Patti Mitchell shovel

A week after the May 18, 1980, eruption, the Mitchells returned home with supplies, including 3M masks to protect them from breathing in ash. Dave filled “wheelbarrow after wheelbarrow” with ash cleared from the roof and yard, while Patti had “calluses on my calluses” from helping haul the loads. (Patti Mitchell)

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