Cooperative Observer Awards: 2003

30 Years Length of Service Awards


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Joseph J. Acree of Moorhead, MS shows his certificate in recognition of 30 years of service as a Cooperative Observer. The award was presented by NWS Hydrometeorological Technicians (HMT) Mark R. Wilson (not pictured) and Dan Byrd (right), NWS Jackson, MS.

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From left, NWS HMT Vernon Roller, presented Jacob T. Barnhardt and wife Mary Ann with a 30 Year Length of Service Award. Jacob is the River Observer for the Heart River in Mandan, ND.
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From left, George and Betty Becker, Observers at Petersburg, IL, were presented with a 30 Year Award by John Parr, HMT at the NWS Lincoln, IL, office.
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Patsy Bynum (left) receives her 30 Year Length of Service award from Amy McCullough, Science Operations Officer at NWS San Angelo, TX.
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Roy P. Carnegey, the Observer for Halltown, MO, was presented a 30 Year Length of Service Award by Gene Hatch, NWS Springfield, MO, HMT.

see caption belowJanet Connolly receives her 30 Year Length of Service award from Vern Roller, Cooperative Program Manager (CPM) and HMT in Bismarck, ND. Janet collects and reports rain and snow information from Golden Valley, ND.
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James E. Hall (left) of Vicksburg, MS, retired after reaching 30 years as NWS Observer. James was presented with a letter of appreciation and a certificate in recognition of his service. The Award was presented by HMTs Mark R. Wilson and Dan Byrd, NWS Jackson, MS.
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Irvin Hill of Wetumka, OK, received 30 year Length of Service Award for his generous service at North Canadian river in Hughes County, OK. The award was presented by NWS Norman, OK.
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NWS Memphis, TN, presented Margaret and "Hop" Hopwood with their 30 Year Service Award for records kept in Malden, MO.
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From left, Bob Coblentz, DAPM, NWS Pittsburgh, PA, presented a 30 Year Award to Jack Hughes, the NWS Chalk Hill, PA, Observer.
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Guy C. Hutcherson Jr, Observer at Camp Wood, TX, received a 30 Year Family Award from Dennis Cook, HMT, San Antonio, TX.
see caption belowA 30 Year Length of Service Award was given to Jack Kersting, right, of Offerle, KS, by NWS DAPM John F. Orgler, of Dodge City, KS.
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Lois Lubiens of Fullerton, ND, was recently presented her 30 Year Length of Service award by Sandra Wiche, CPM Bismarck, ND.Lois was a 1997 recipient of the John Campanius Holm Award.
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Robert Lund, left, receives a 30 Year Award for volunteer weather observing at his home just outside of Paonia, CO. Presenting the award is DAPM John Kyle, NWS Grand Junction, CO.
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Frank Taylor, left, DAPM, NWS Atlanta, GA, presents Dorothy Mercer, of station Juliette, GA, with her 30 Year Length of Service Award for years of dedication. 
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Russell L. Pierson, observer, Lamar, MO was presented a 30 Year Length of Service Award by Gene Hatch, HMT, NWS Springfield, MO.


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Observer Morris (Mick) Swartz was presented a 30Year Award for the Hutchinson, KS, area. Presenting the award was Janet Spurgeon, Service Hydrologist, NWS Wichita, KS.
Photo by HMT Bruce Wightman.
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Charles D. Trembley, left, of Terra Alta, WV, shows his 30 Year Award with help from Bob Coblentz, DAPM, NWS Pittsburgh, PA.
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From left, Observer John R. Tucker was presented a 30 Year Award for service at Oswego, KS. Presenting the award was Leon Wasinger, CPM, NWS Wichita, KS. Also attending was NWS Wichita MIC Richard Elder.
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Jean F. Williams receives his 30 Year Length of Service Award from Les Hiesler, DAPM at NWS San Angelo, TX.