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Pat was also an enthusiastic
member of two committees of the Museum: the Book Committee, which
selected the membership premiums for each year; and the Development
Committee, which was involved in needed repairs, restoration
of buildings on the grounds, and planned projects to enhance
the Museum
She spearheaded the painting
of the interior of the Chiechi House, leading many volunteers
from Clyde Arbuckle's history group, "The Argonauts."
She organized the Argonauts to participate in building a tool
shed for garden tools and equipment. She decorated the exterior
with antique farming and gardening equipment and named the shed
"Taj Jr." (after Taj Mahal).
Pat is an avid gardener
who made sure "heirloom" and "old" varieties
grew in the Museum's garden. For example, she planted an elderberry
tree, an old and useful variety. The garden was a big hit with
visitors, especially at Halloween when tombstones with weird
names and sayings dotted the garden.
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