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Spotter Training Help Needed

Tuesday, 09 March 2010 20:25 administrator

Hi Everyone!

Hope you are all enjoying the mild weather. I am looking for volunteers for this upcoming spotter class for Lucas County. We will be setting up the night before around 7pm Friday at St. Luke's. That should be covered but I need the help the day of for registration. If you can help, send me your name and contact info to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Thanks,

Tim McConoughey - KD8HLX
Lucas County Skywarn Coordinator
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 09 March 2010 20:56

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