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Historical Reflections


It’s never too early to think about the theme for your Fisherman’s Picnic float. Here’s a“blast from the past”and the fond hope it lends inspiration.“Punk Polka,” Fisherman’s Picnic Parade, circa early 1980s, featuring Leah (accordion), Carah (banjo), and Matt Thomas in Leah’s 1951 International pick-up truck, driven by Kurt Sobanja. Former CCHS history teacher Lee Thomas (dad) was the creative inspiration behind this float. Photo courtesy of Leah Thomas

It’s never too early to think about the theme for your Fisherman’s Picnic float. Here’s a“blast from the past”and the fond hope it lends inspiration.“Punk Polka,” Fisherman’s Picnic Parade, circa early 1980s, featuring Leah (accordion), Carah (banjo), and Matt Thomas in Leah’s 1951 International pick-up truck, driven by Kurt Sobanja. Former CCHS history teacher Lee Thomas (dad) was the creative inspiration behind this float. Photo courtesy of Leah Thomas

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