A "Retirement Party" was held this evening at the "Reunion Center" in the Fairgrounds for Pat Coldiron. Pat has served the Seward Area Chamber of Commerce for the past 17 years as Secretary. She has been a real asset to the Chamber and to the community. Her optimism has brought about many changes and improvements during a time when it wasn't a given. She continues to be so dedicated to tourism as a part of local economic development that she will continue to operate the "Liberty House" Bed and Breakfast during retirement.
Clark was the MC of the recognition portion of the party and is shown presenting her with a 4th of July Award. She was also commissioned as an Admiral in the Nebraska Navy. A sizeable cash gift was also presented to her. Pat is one of those few people who can encourage conservative old people to try new things or take on "unreasonable" projects and then be pleased with the way they turn out. I worked most closely with Pat as a member of the Chamber's First Impressions Committee. We meet monthly and there is seldom a meeting when Pat doesn't have an idea to toss out for consideration. One of her disappointments is not having a "Welcome to Seward" sign south of town but we will keep working on it and I'm sure she will continue to be involved.
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