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February 27, 2010 Workday at Assateague Lighthouse

Chapter volunteers braved the cold and strong winds to get in some preservation work by polishing some brass at Assateague Lighthouse.

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Photos courtesy of Anne Puppa, Sandra Sableski and Mike.

Assateague Lighthouse:
Lauren works on a vent.
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Volunteer Lauren works on one of the four vents on the watch deck.
Polishing the vent.
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Polishing the vent.
Anne polishing brass.
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Volunteer Anne works on cleaning and polishing the brass.
Sandra works on a vent.
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Volunteer Sandra works on a vent.
Polishing the plaque.
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Volunteer Anne works on polishing the plaque.
Many hands.
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Volunteers Anne, Paula and Lauren prove many hands make light work.
Almost done.
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Volunteers Anne, Paula and Lauren work to finish cleaning the plaque.
Paula makes the last pass.
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Volunteer Paula makes the last polishing pass.
The cleaned plaque.
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The cleaned plaque.
Group picture.
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Volunteers pose for a group photo outside Assateague lighthouse. Back row (l-r) Paula and Lauren (the Twins). Front row Sandra and Anne.
Locking up.
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Volunteer Anne locks the light.
Assateague Lighthouse.
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The lighthouse is in need of a good paint job. Any volunteers?
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