By Nancy Covert

The site marks the location of the Willis Boatman-Ainsworth home—the first private residence in what became the City of Lakewood in 1996. Marjorie Candau is the 6th owner of the two-story frame house and outbuilding at that location. Since late last year she’s gradually been moving her furnishings into this 12-room house that eventually was built on the site of a former hunting camp in 1858. Marjorie, born and raised in New Jersey, and lately relocated to from California to keep an “eye on her grandchildren” while their mother is serving overseas, is adding bits of her own family history to her new home—a history that began in the 1600s when three Moses brothers emigrated to America. Those who don’t learn about their history, she says, “are doomed to repeat it.” She firmly believes in that statement, and a brief tour through her new home bears testimony to those words—it’s like being in a museum—even better, this one Current owner Marjorie Candau is livable, and very historical. “It’s an honor to live in this house,” she says. While continuing to arrange her own historical items around her new home, she muses about whether or not she might be related to A. Benton Moses. (He figured in the Indian War in the 1850s) but once settled in, she plans to investigate a possible connection. In the meantime, a portrait of her grandfather, Fred Moses, hangs above the fireplace in a more masculine-looking room she calls the “Men’s Parlor.” LHS marker, visible from sidewalk See HISTORIC HOME, pg. 3 along 112th Street SW

President’s Message...... 2 Financial Statement...... 9 History Room on Pacific Highway...... 4 Spotlight: Best Burgers...... 10 Cartooning with Chuck...... 5 Business Members and Sponsors...... 10 Lakewood’s Fountains...... 6 Transit Station Sculpture...... 11 American Lake Commuter James Guerrerro...... 8 Fall 2015 Programs & Events...... 12 1 I’m so glad the rains have returned with cooler temperatures. We had quite a summer this year—great for tomatoes but not so good for the rhodies. This issue is showcasing some of the great businesses that have been in our community-see special coverage on Allen Realty, celebrating 75 years; Guerrerro Architects that moved to their new location on Gravelly Lake Drive and Best Burgers, one of our new business sponsors. We are especially pleased that the new owner of the Boatman- Ainsworth house will be hosting a tour on Sat, Oct 17th. Hope to see you soon at one of our programs or events listed on page 12.

by Nancy Covert Allen Realtors’ milestone celebration next month may not be on the same scale as some famous British monarch’s Jubilee, but it definitely will be a Lakewood occasion you won’t want to miss. Here are the details: Founded in Tacoma in 1940, Allen Realtors has been a Lakewood fixture since 1953. PRAIRIE GAZETTE Prairie Gazette is the official publication The company marks its 75th of the Lakewood Historical Society. The anniversary next month. Mike Larson invites you to party newsletter is published four times a year. The dates for the party are hearty on October 2nd. Distribution is directly to members and October 1-2, said Mike Larson, available at the Lakewood History Museum, President and Designated Pacific to the suburbs. 6211 Mt Tacoma Drive SW, Lakewood, WA Broker for the company. Mike emphasizes that Allen 98499 • 253-682-3480 Realtors promise to meet your The staff of Prairie Gazette actively The celebration officially kicks real estate needs. encourages input from the Society’s off with an Invitation Only party members as well as the general public from 4-7 p.m. on the first. The Continuing a long-time regarding story ideas of any other aspects following day, Oct. 2, between tradition, the reader board at of this newsletter, and the Lakewood Historical Society. 11 am-5 pm, the realtors will Allen Realtors may be used “fire up” the grill to cook hot to publicize local events. Content of this publication is copyright protected by the Society and/or the authors dogs and hamburgers for those Local organizations seeking and artists. who stop by that afternoon. to announce an event should contact Allen Realtors two MEETINGS “Everyone’s welcome,” Larson weeks in advance about posting The Lakewood Historical Society formed encourages. in 1998 to preserve and share Lakewood’s of that information. rich history through programs, displays and Allen Real Estate is located at Read more about Allen Real publications. The Society offers frequent 9805 Gravelly Lake Dr., in the programs on topics of historical interest. small frame house that’s been Estate in an article published in Most programs are free and open to the the company’s headquarters the Winter, 2014 edition of the public. Visit us on Facebook or our website since 1953 when Lakewood Historical Society’s for information on events and activities: Harold Allen, Prairie Gazette. www.LakewoodHistorical.org Jr. moved the company from its 2 Tacoma office at 11th and HISTORIC HOME from pg 1 Passing by the front door, the first sight a visitor depicting Friends’ Meeting Houses from the East sees are the framed illustrations depicting the Coast—are arranged around the upper border of structure’s earliest owners: Mr. Ainsworth and the room. (She’s a Quaker, by the way). and . Willis Mary Ann Boatman As the informal tour continues, she pauses to tell Across the hallway is the “Ladies Parlor” that’s stories, (there’s not just one) about every room, filled with feminine furnishings, including a tall, such as one she calls “The California Room” glassed cabinet with three Golden Bears displayed because there are several prints of San Francisco’s inside. The bears, she explains, are honors from renowned “Cliff House” hanging on two of the walls. her California years when she won top prize for Too many stories to digest in one, brief afternoon her detailed needlework—which also is displayed visit, but definitely food for thought. around the house. She plans to share that history with Lakewood Step down the hallway to her Friends’ Dining Historical members and others who are interested Room—so named because a to learn about Lakewood’s first series of commemorative plates private residence.

“Willis had fulfilled his dreams. The hardships endured together had rewarded the couple with success and happiness.” Marjorie Candau is the newest resident westward, traveled about 12 miles, and work for the military for another 15 years, of the two-story blue frame house built in arrived at a small town called Waverly. he built another home on 160 acres. 1858 by early settler Willis Boatman. On There we camped with some more of our There he raised sheep and developed a the lawn outside the structure is Historic party overnight and the next day made a large orchard. During these years, Willis Plaque No. 1, placed by the Lakewood start for the Willamette Valley.” also maintained his Puyallup Valley claim, Historical Society. A map showing the Dealing with cholera and scurvy, lack of clearing land, planting in the spring and locations of the first dozen plaques can food and work, along the route, Boat- harvesting in the fall. be picked up at the History Museum on man and his wife Mary Ann eventually Early on, Boatman became involved in Mt. Tacoma Drive, between Noon and 4 made their way to Portland where he met community affairs. He was instrumental p.m., Wednesday through Saturday. Get Lafayette Balch, who hired him and two in planning and constructing some of the to know the historic spots in Lakewood by other men to work at his camp on Hen- first roads in the territory. He served on following the map. derson Bay, for $75 a month. Mary Ann many grand and petit juries, and in 1889 The Boatman information presented earned $50 per month as camp cook. served on the last territorial grand jury. below is condensed from “Told by the “We worked only about three months and In the 1870s the Boatmans sold their Pioneers, A Washington Pioneer Project”, then went over to Steilacoom and began boarding house and other property near directed by Washington Secretary of a boarding house.” On Jan. 11, 1854 Steilacoom and returned to the Puyallup State E. N. Hutchinson, 1936-37, and they located a donation claim and built a Valley land. There they built their final “Surviving the Oregon Trail, 1852,” by house, where they lived briefly until 1855 home and became one of the major hop Weldon Willis Rau, Washington State when threat of an Indian war prompted growers in the valley. Boatman became University Press, 2001. them to take shelter at Ft. Steilacoom. involved in banking and for several years was president of one of the first banks ccording to the Historical Driving They remained there until February of 1856 when they ran short of money, in Puyallup. The Boatmans had seven Tour Map of Lakewood, the house children: four sons and three daughters. was originally built in 1858 as a hunting credit and provisions. Boatman went to camp for Boatman, one of the men who fort commander Col. Casey and told him On October 14, 1911 they celebrated helped construct Ft. Steilacoom when Lt. that he “must give me work or provisions, their 60th wedding anniversary, but Mrs. August Kautz was Quartermaster. Later, that my family was suffering for some- Boatman died nine days later. Willis, then Capt. John C. Ainsworth, founder of thing to eat.” Casey told Boatman that 85, was still in fine health and remained the Oregon Steam Navigation Company, he had no work for him to do. “I told him on the homestead another 10 years. In expanded the site. Walter J. Thompson, that I must have provisions, and he told 1921 he left the homestead and moved to a territorial legislator and founder of two me to go with the company to Puyallup Sumner to live with his daughter, Caddie Tacoma banks, The Merchants National and he would see that my family did not Frie. There he became known as the “old Bank and Tacoma Savings Bank, owned suffer. Boatman did so and remained in snowy-headed man in the window,” since the house later. the Quartermaster’s employ until the war his favorite chair was by a window, and he waved to all passing by. Boatman continues his story: “I left my closed in March, 1858.” home in Sangamon County, IL on the Mr. Rau, Boatman’s great-grandson, Boatman died peacefully in his sleep on New Year’s night, 1926, at the age of 99 29th of March, 1852 in a wagon with continues with the “rest of the story.” He years and three months. He and Mary three yoke of oxen and one yoke of cows reports that while all of the settlers’ cab- Ann now rest beside one another in the with my wife, my brother and my brother- ins in the valley were burned, Boatman’s Sumner cemetery. in-law, William Richardson. We started was not. Although Boatman continued to 33 By Nancy Covert Most Lakewood residents are familiar with Lakewood Fire Department, adding four more local museums at Historic Fort Steilacoom on stations: at Ardmore and 93rd, as well as in the Steilacoom Blvd. and the Lakewood Historical Lake City, Tillicum and Southgate neighborhoods. Society in the Lakewood Colonial Center on Mt. In 1961, after the Lakewood Fire Department Tacoma Drive. They may not know much, though, annexed additional land in the northwest area about the “History Room” at 10928 Pacific of its fire district, they purchased a site for a fifth Highway SW. fire station, located on Farwest Drive, about ten blocks north of the new Lakes High School. It’s been 11 years since the one-time Lakewood Five years later the Department had grown to 14 Fire Department (LFD) moved to its current Pacific Highway location. Its mini-museum full-time firefighters and 35 volunteers, and they opened in 2011, containing two rooms filled were recognized as the first fire district in the with fascinating, colorful history about the fire state with a Class 5 rating—meaning residents department since it began in 1940. Visitors enjoyed lower insurance rates. In 1969 the interested in learning more may visit on weekdays Department’s headquarters station was relocated between 8:00 am-4:30 pm. from the Ardmore site to 5000 Steilacoom Blvd. The History Room Through the next four features walls filled decades, LFD continued with framed copies of to grow. In 2001, voters stories about the area’s approved a bond issue big fires: the Tacoma to build a fifth station on Golf And Country Pacific Hwy, where the Club’s 1960 fire, the headquarters station was fire at clover Park High relocated, along with a School’s gymnasium, fifth engine company. the fire at Martin’s Boat This bond issue House on American also allowed a major Lake, as well as one renovation of all of about a McChord jet the other facilities, that crashed into a including the state-of- pond at Vista Orchard. the-art training center on Displays also include Steilacoom Blvd. gear, firefighting equipment such as radio On March 1, 2011 Lakewood’s Fire Department speakers, axes and nozzles, an ominous Darth (founded in November 1940) and University Vader-looking mannequin, and a photo of the Place’s Fire Department (founded on March 4, department’s first woman firefighter, hired in 2004. 1941) officially merged to become West Pierce Then there’s “Squirt.” Fire and Rescue. “Squirt” you might guess, is a red plastic fire As far back as 1983, the two departments hydrant once used as part of the department’s realized the benefits of regionalizing emergency fire education program that visited local schools. services. That same year they joined with the Then there’s the kid-sized fire engine. Fircrest Fire Department to form Fire Comm, a regional 9-1-1 dispatch center. Today Fire Comm Another corner is dedicated to memorabilia from continues as a division of West Pierce Fire & Sept. 11, 2001. Visiting the History Room is a Rescue providing and dispatching services to good way to learn about this little-known aspect of more than 400,000 citizens in 15 fire districts Lakewood history. throughout Pierce County. Lakewood’s department, originally known as the Tacoma Lakes District, became a fire protection district in 1940 (PCFPD #2). The department’s first fire station was in the Evans- Burke Garage (now B&B Glass) on Gravelly Lake Dr., across from Clover Park High School. In 1942, L. T. Caraway was named as its first chief, with Walt Evan, a volunteer, as his assistant. In 1954, a measure was approved to expand the 4 By Nancy Covert Chalkboards, paper, surgery. The exterior computers—they’re shows a woman lying in all aspects of Chuck a hospital bed, while the Mathias’ career path interior shows a young and, after a 30-year boy, standing amidst the stint in the Art World, chaos of the room, water he continues to share puddles all over. those well-honed skills The message, however, with Lakewood Historical assures the reader that Society. “all is well,” despite what For the past three years, appears. Lakewood Historical Society members have Examples quickly encountered Chuck’s expand to more work in the guise of sophisticated shapes, posters promoting such as a trio of detailed museum programs sketches for murals such as the visit to Villa that filled the walls of Madera, the Tacoma Bremerton’s Cloverleaf computers has challenged and Tavern—sketches that Speedway, the 2014 Tacoma expanded his skills. Whether Historical Society/Lakewood warrant closer inspection—such to become what he terms a as the perturbed expression Historical Society Destiny “Pogo” or “Peanuts” style artist Dinner, and currently, the on the face of one patron who was just part of the process. notices the slanted level of his Playgrounds of Lakewood Citing Walt Kelly’s detailed exhibit. They’ve also enjoyed brew—hmmm, could it be that renderings versus the less- the table’s really slanted? his computer skills through complicated style of Charles quarterly newsletters, Schultz, Chuck sifts through The detailed drawings show a brochures, the website and the examples of his art style pair of patrons seated at the more. evolution that are spread across table—one is reading about Born and raised in Steilacoom— the dining room table of his Don Juan Castaneda’s peyote except for his mom’s insistence home. A faint, musty odor rises account, while the other patron that her son be born in over the table, but that only sifts through some interesting Montana, her home state— adds texture to seeing how his looking weeds—hmmm, could work developed. they be items that have only Chuck has, over the decades, recently been approved for sale made his unique mark on the art There’s the beginning in a in Washington? scene with his witty work. penciled collection of earlier He and his wife, , lived in Museum members are fortunate efforts. Almost buried down Betsy to find numerous examples in the pile is a get-well card a trailer near the tavern while he of his prodigious talents that drawn for his mother, Maxine, worked. were first shaped by Donn who was recuperating from “There were lots of perks for Laughlin’s art classes just that after-hours gig,” he smiles. down the road at Charles Chuck acknowledges that some Wright Academy. After of his work may not have been graduation, Chuck set off to “PC” but that’s what makes it all fine-tune skills in many art the more interesting. styles around the northwest, Despite numerous attempts from Oregon to Washington. to gain national repute as a Although Chuck can’t syndicated cartoonist—and remember exactly what several sheets of meticulously he first scrawled on that drawn strips testify to that kitchen chalkboard, he effort, he found his place in knew he wanted to become Pierce County; creating training a cartoonist. Making the programs for Roman Meal Co., transition from chalk to and ultimately his graphic pencil to ink, and finally to See CARTOONING, pg. 9 5 By Nancy Covert n unofficial Lakewood-area survey In the Bellevue Arts Museum book about conducted recently revealed five fountains Tsutakawa’s work, the artist explains that can be considered “public”. his purpose about the fountain to interviewer Jane Estes in 1978: These fountains are located at the corner of 110th and Gravelly Lake Drive, at Lakewood “Our sense of continuity and rhythm City Hall, at St. Clare Specialty Treatment is universal in water. Even in childhood Center and in Tillicum at Thornewood Castle I was interested in running water, in the and at Mountain View Memorial Park. recycling process of water. I remember talking to me about the According to a group of women who re- life cycle of the universe and the fact membered the Visitation Villa Girls School that water moves about endlessly in its that once occupied the 100 acres that now various forms, vapor, ice drops forming makes up the Lakewood Towne Center in the clouds to be released into the rivers. This property there once was a fountain, fed by water recycling always fascinated me” (Estes). It was from Clover Creek that flowed across the prop- the essence of the Northwest itself, with its rain erty. When the school closed in the early 1950s, and its ubiquitous bodies of water. that fountain was dismantled. artist George Tsutakawa, renowned for his prolific output of paintings, obos (stone struc- tures) and sculptures, created the dramatic foun- tain that stands in a basin at Lakewood’s Chase Bank at the intersection of Gravelly Lake Drive and 110th Street. Originally designed in 1964 for Tacoma’s Pacific First Federal Savings Bank, the sculpture eventu- ally was moved to Lakewood where it has contin- ued to dispense its cooling waters from its stylized water lily petals—despite the occasional prank of soap suds or dye being added to its water.

City Hall fountain, Lakewood Farmers Market in background A dramatic, more traditional fountain is located outside Lakewood’s City Hall where a collection of rocks gives the impression of a desert oasis was designed by Architects Merritt-Pardini. Originally of Tacoma, the firm now is located in Kettle Falls, WA. Outside St. Clare’s Specialty Center there’s an- other refreshing fountain, this one created from several basalt columns. There’s also the ornate Thornewood Castle fountain. Placed at the famous Tillicum estate on the edge of American Lake in the early 21st century, the fountain is a legacy from ABC Disney whose film crew used the castle for its made-for- TV mystery, “Rose Red”. The massive fountain appears in several scenes in that gothic horror 6 Thornewood Castle’s “Rose Red” fountain story. Once the crew finished The third section, The Trevi George Tsutakawa filming, the company gifted the Fountain at Noon (La fontana (1910-1997): current owners with the foun- di Trevi al meriggio), is ushered Master of Fountains tain. in by a triumph giving news of a recent victory by the god Finally, there’s a fountain on the Neptune. grounds of Mt. View Memorial Park off Steilacoom Blvd. The final section, The Villa

George Tsutakawa was an internationally recognized artist of Japanese American heritage. A native and longtime resident of Seattle, he was a painter, sculptor, and fountain maker. He made an art form of water, setting a world record not only for our age but probably for all of history to date in having created more than 70 fountains for public places around the world. Fountain in the “Sunken Garden”, Thornewood Castle. Their shapes, like his own life, marry Japanese and Medici Fountain at Sunset American sensibilities. In the early 20th century Italian (La fontana di Villa Medici al Tsutakawa taught at the composer Ottorino Resphigi tramonto), portrays a more composed a tone poem entitled melancholy atmosphere as the for more than 30 years, and “The Fountains of Rome” in brilliance of the sun fades. received honorary degrees which the music represented from and several of the Eternal City’s Although Lakewold Gardens . renowned waterholes, including has several water sites includ- The Fountain of Valle Giulia ing the peaceful reflecting pond at Dawn (La fontana di Valle and swimming pool as well as Giulia all’Alba). This shows nearby Gravelly Lake, there are the fountain at daybreak in no fountains on the property. a pastoral landscape which Perhaps someday some local cattle pass through during the composer will be inspired morning. to write music to honor In the second section, The Lakewood’s fountains. Until Triton Fountain in the Morning then, one option would be to (La fontana del Tritone al take a recording of George mattino), depicts Naiads and Frideric Handel’s “Water Tritons dancing in the morning Music” and find a shady light, as figures of the Bernini lakeside setting in which to fountain are seen nearby. Gods enjoy the music. and goddesses using conch shells are portrayed by the Right: Tsutakawa’s “Lily” fountain, Lakewood French horn. 7 By Nancy Covert “New in the neighborhood Neitha Wilkey, a 1988 WSU save owner’s time and money —stop in and visit,” was the graduate, joined JGA in 1997 as while providing an aesthetically message displayed on the a Project Architect and became pleasing structure that reader board on Gravelly Lake a partner in 2007 blends harmoniously with its Drive SW, opposite surroundings. Nyanza Drive, several weeks ago. “As a Leadership in Energy and So I did. Environmental Design (LEED) I met architect James certified professional Guerrero, born and organization, James raised in Lakewood Guerrero Architects (he’s a Lakes High is mindful of the need Grad and has two to assess design children currently and construction attending the same principles to achieve school)—and, he minimal negative commutes to his new effects on the office from his home environment.” ON American Lake. James Guerrero, sharing a quote from Ben Franklin. During the past two years, the The Guerreros are fortunate to In addition to leading their staff of intern architects and firm has worked with Clover have a home on Silcox Island— Park School District on the that middle-of-the lake island draftsmen, they also work closely with a variety of assessment of district buildings that a small group of Lakewood for the development of a bond Historical Society members consultants including structural, issue package. Harrison visited this past summer. His civil, electrical, and mechanical Preparatory was operating commute is “less than a mile” engineers, landscape architects, and various independent out of Lake City Elementary from that 13-acre island to School while the two elementary Tillicum to his Lakewood office contractors. James contributes schools, which now make up where he relocated “about three to the local community as a Four Heroes, were on sites weeks ago” (late July). member of the Lakewood Rotary Club. where development was limited Guerrero Architects is now due to safety concerns, and the located in the former John Neitha is a former president populations had dwindled, no Korsmo site—a place, James of the American Institute longer supporting two separate says, that began in the 40s as of Architects Southwest campuses. a real estate office. The late Washington Chapter. She also is a member and past chair Harrison Prep formally opened John Korsmo, Sr. had his at its new site on Lakewood office there, then his son John, of the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. She currently Drive last winter, with an official Jr. occupied the building before dedication this past spring, relocating to Tacoma. Most serves on the state’s Architects License Board and two and Four Heroes opened this recently the building had been September. the location for Sylvan Learning. national committees that write That office is at 11150 Gravelly components for the architect’s Integrus Architects and James Lake Drive SW. in Lakewood licensing exam. Guerrero Architects were selected to design the combined James graduated from Wash- According to its website, the firm “strives to be innovative schools. The two schools ington State University with a operate separately. They share degree in Architecture in 1987. in its application of materials the multipurpose, cafeteria, After five years at a successful and processes that increase a project’s viability, profitability kitchens, elevators, and bus Tacoma firm, he founded James loop. The exterior is a Guerrero Architects in 1982. and functionality. They diligently 8 search for solutions that will CONTINUED next page CONTINUED from previous page combination of brick veneer, concrete masonry, colorful laminated, and corrugated panels. The two schools total 180,572 square feet on two stories. James said that current projects include a three- story medical office building on South Tacoma Way and an indoor shooting range on Pacific Highway. As for the Gravelly Lake reader board message tradition, James plans to continue that custom, changing the message, he hopes, “every couple of weeks.” Harrison Prep, opened September 2015. The latest message reads: Well Done is Better of the one’s he’d used during his tenure at the than Well Said, according to Ben Franklin. (John site.) Drive by to read what’s new. Korsmo gave James a book of Thoughts to use. And visit James Guerrero Architects website Just so he doesn’t duplicate any, John kept track (www.jgarch.net) to view other projects.

CARTOONS, from pg. 5 From Bus Sistine Chapel as is the work of Pass cards to one renowned artist, but a quick his distinctive glance around the room reveals artwork promoting a large ladder slanted against Pierce Transit’s the TV room’s skylight—a bike lockers—a work in progress “Part of our bicyclist holding a emergency preparedness coffee cup as he efforts,” he explains. You know, peddles furiously in case that predicted West to work (also the Coast earthquake strikes. design he uses Note: It’s hoped that, at some on his business future date, Chuck’s work will be cards). There shared at the Museum. also are detailed illustrated downtown walkabout maps, such as the one he created for University of A few representative works, spanning nearly 50 years Washington Tacoma designer career with Pierce students, and more. Transit. Chuck retired in 2010. Hanging on one wall in his Once computers came on the home is his reproduction of a scene, Chuck says, it made all famous Rembrandt; next to it, the difference for graphic artists his contemporary interpretation such as he: the relative ease, showing his dog, clothed in 16th the variety, the expanded scope Century attire, including a jaunty of creating art. Anyone who beret, contemplating his most works with computers will agree favorite possession: a double- that Steve Jobs’ company had ended orb throw-toy! a huge impact on contemporary graphic artists. Chuck reiterates: Chuck’s work may not be Macintosh made it all possible. hanging from the ceiling of the 9 Double entendre aside, naming their new business was not happenstance for Rick and Cathy Best when they opened the original location in Port Orchard in by Kim Korsgren 1989. In 1990, two more locations opened in Mount Vernon and in Lakewood, owned by Cathy’s sister Nancy and brother-in- law Terry Flajole. The family envisioned a friendly atmosphere with tasty food, generous portions and a place you could bring the whole family for treats—but not have to break the bank. Cathy and manager son, , There are plenty of “doubles” at Best Burgers, Brian from gooey double cheeseburgers to the cool who started working in the family business at age and creamy double thick milkshakes, to the two 14 and kept at it throughout college, are members generations working behind the grill and counter. of Lakewood Historical Society and proud of their long history in our city. Over the years, people visiting this 50’s inspired Lakewood spot may have thought “Best” was just Celebrating 25 years as a Lakewood business hyperbole. Turns out, “Best” not only describes the this year, Best Burgers’ neon sign at Custer & menu, it’s the family’s surname! Bridgeport beckons the way to a variety of home- CONTINUED next page Lakewood History Museum Thank You, Business Members and Sponsors City of Lakewood Lodging Tax Funds help support and promote the Lakewood Historical Society and Museum operations, educational programs, events, historical markers, community outreach programs and Museum displays/exhibits. SPONSORS AND Lakewood Water District NEW INDIVIDUAL AND BUSINESS MEMBERS LeMay Pierce County Refuse FAMILY MEMBERS SINCE Mandarin Gallery Ardessons Shoe Repair LAST REPORT & New Shoes Northwest Properties Agency Inc. Gretchen Burk B&B Glass Original House of Donuts Brenda Dietz Best Burgers of Lakewood Inc Paktek Inc Jonathan Farnsworth Better Properties Real Estate Parkwood Property Management Don and Betty Gilbertson Cartridge World Pierce County Council Jean Gray City of Lakewood Pierce Co Landmarks Commission Pete and Irene Haraguchi Edward Jones Investments Radcliffe Hardwood Floors Rod and Jennette Hurlow Gertie’s Grill Robi’s Camera Center Leanna Jensen Gramor Development WA Rolf’s Import Auto Service Brian Kamens Gravediggers BBQ Sheri Hodson Insurance Agency Shirley Kapala Harborstone Credit Union South Sound Restaurant Group Ginny Kershaw Heritage Bank Sound Tax and Bookkeeping Inc Winona Knutsen Historical Phil Raschke KLAY The Suburban Times Roger and Donna Laybourn Radio Tacoma Country and Golf Club Haley Liu Interlaaken Realty Tacoma Public Library Geoff Piper Lakeview Light and Power Tacoma Trophy Lenore Rogers Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Todd (Farmers) Insurance Agency Kate and Frank VanGelder Lakewood Ford Travel Leaders/Travel Center William and Dorothy Wickline Lakewood Grocery Outlet Tucci and Sons Penny Witt Lakewood Hardware & Paint Water Rights Inc Gene and Ellie Wilson 10 Weinand Associates CONTINUED from previous page Each month, Best Burgers feat- style items. They treat their loyal ures meal deals and a “Shake of customers as extended family. the Month” with flavors ranging One of 14 friendly employees from vanilla/orange cream in will take your order at the walk- June to eggnog in December. In up window and deliver it to you at keeping with their philosophy of a shady table outside. If you’re fresh and seasonal ingredients, in a hurry, there’s the drive up window. all of the food is locally sourced in Washington and every order is Open for breakfast, lunch and freshly made when you order it. dinner, one of the best-sellers is the 1⁄2 pound juicy double Visit them online at http://www. cheeseburger—but they are fried mashed potato bites. If bestburgerslakewood.com Call most famous for their blackberry you order the triple blue cheese in your order—they will be happy milkshake. Unique to Best burger, you mightLakewood want to ask Best for Burgers, to have shortly it ready after (253)opening 472-0736 in 1990. . Burgers is the “spudster”, deep extra napkins.

LAKEWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY FINANCIAL STATEMENT January thru August 2015 Opening Cash on Hand - 01/01/2015 Checking $ 4,525.19 Money Market $18,134.91 Total $22,660.10 Income - 8 Months 2015 YTD Grants $ 23,122.49 Family and Individual Memberships $ 6,120.00 Business Memberships $ 550.00 Business Sponsorships $ 3,125.00 Donations – Museum Fund $ 8,030.35 Memorial Gifts $ 150.00 Special Fund Raisers $ 0.00 Bank Interest $ 50.84 Other $ 251.00 Total Income $ 41,399.68 Expenses – 8 Months 2015 YTD Operations & Administration $ 3,773.76 Museum Lease $ 13,050.00 Equipment/Software/Furnishings $ 0.00 Professional Develop/Recognition $ 302.94 Contract Services & Support $ 2,661.36 Insurance $ 1,787.00 Museum Fund Raising $ 638.29 Special Events $ 17.46 The three intertwining tendrils of Marketing/Publications/Advertising $ 9,085.12 “Transpire” create a radiant and Newsletter printing/mailing $ 2,878.16 Graphic Design Services $ 7,672.20 elegant design inspired by the Web Site Hosting/Maintenance $ 324.23 early history of settlement in the Educational Programs/Events $ 200.00 Lakewood area. Museum Exhibits/Displays $ 4,082.32 The artist is Mark Calderon Acquisitions/Collections $ 0.00 and his work was dedicated Historical Markers $ 416.10 in 2008 when the Lakewood Total Expenses $ 46,888.94 Transit Station opened on Closing Cash on Hand 08/31/2015 Pacific Highway South, just Checking $ 3,116.20 a few blocks northeast of Money Market $ 14,054.64 Bridgeport Way. Total $ 17,170.84 11 Non-Profit Org US Postage Paid Tacoma, WA Permit #1347

(Return service requested)

Fall 2015 Lakewood Historical Society’s Programs and Events

Saturday, October 17th, 2:00 pm—Boatman-Ainsworth House tour, 6000 112th St SW, tour Lakewood’s oldest home, hosted by Marjorie Candau. Refreshments served.

Wednesday, October 24th, 4:30-7:00 pm—Boo Bash; Lakewood Chamber’s fall event at Great American Casino, 10117 South Tacoma Way, Lakewood. Visit Society’s booth, door prizes, free food, must be 21 to attend. Tuesday, November 17th, 7:00 pm—Annual Meeting, St Mary’s Episcopal Church, 10630 Gravelly Lake Drive SW. Program on Veterans group (TBA), year end report, elections of board members, recognition of achievements. Refreshments served.

Thursday, November 19th, 1:00 pm—Holiday Traditions: Then and Now, as part of the “Let’s Enjoy History Together” at the Lakewood Senior Activity Center, 9112 Lakewood Dr SW. Free, but call 253-798-4090 to register. Saturday, December 5th, 2:00-4:00 pm—Holiday Open House, Lakewood History Museum, 6211 Mt Tacoma Dr SW, enjoy vintage holiday decorations and refreshments. Find us on Facebook (Lakewood-Historical-Society-Washiington-State) 12 or check our website for more information and current events: www.LakewoodHistorical.org