[W3GV] Search

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I was asked to provide communications for this search on Sunday.  We  will 
need some mobile operators and some "hikers" with hand-held  radios.

Please contact me at 814-881-8676 or _wx3e at arrl.net_ (mailto:wx3e at arrl.net) 
 if you are available.  I will  be attending a planning meeting on 
Wednesday and have additional  information.

David Wellman
Erie County ARES
Emergency  Coordinator

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A  search for Dan Wolboldt is tentatively planned for April 28, weather and 
 river levels permitting.

The land phase of the search will start at 9 AM  (weather permitting), at 
the Dining Hall pavilion at Camp Olmsted near Scandia  PA. Those who wish to 
join in this phase should check in with Ranger Marty  Yucha.

The water phase of the search will be by canoe and other  watercraft in 
three sections; Conewango Creek, Allegheny River from the  Conewango to Betts 
Park, and Starbrick Boat Launch to Buckaloons.

All  volunteer searchers MUST be at least 18 years of age and this is 
non-negotiable.  Anyone under 18 may still help by taking canoes off of trailers, 
putting them  back on, etc. Or help at camp by providing water, etc.

All watercraft  must have whistles, and PFD's (one for each person).

We won't know if the  search is a "go" until we have some cooperation from 
mother nature and the river  level lowers. More information will be 
forthcoming.

We are hoping to get  some Amateur Radio Operators to help out with 
communications. Possibly a few  that could walk with the hikers in Scandia and some 
for along the river just in  case we needed to contact search groups or to 
pass along info.