Texas Equusearch

02/03/10 — Tim Miller’s wife, Georgeann, has been diagnosed with the dreadful illness bone cancer. She and Tim are now making preparations for her much-needed treatments at one of the finest facilities in the world. Tim and Georgeann will let us all know when they decide they are ready to accept visitors or calls. Tim is devastated, and he is not really able to give his concentrated efforts to Texas EquuSearch at this time. We have counted on Tim to make many of our search decisions for years, but naturally, right now, all of his thoughts and concerns are about Georgeann. Tim will be contacting some of our various members and other TES associates from time-to-time, but he does not wish to receive any calls whatsoever at this point. He has been the Founder and Director of this organization for more than ten years … and he still rightfully remains so. He has specifically requested that no persons attempt to contact him by phone – or by any other means. Everyone will know when Tim feels he is ready to return to work. Let’s all please respect and honor his wishes, and let others know likewise. Any updates will be issued through this office. Tim has prayed for hundreds if not thousands of people during their time of need over the years. Now it’s time for all of us to pray for Tim and Georgeanne in their time of need. If you wish to leave you thoughts, prayers and well wishes, please leave a comment on this post. We will make sure Tim and Georgeann get them all. Thank you so much.

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HOLLY LAKE WILDLAND SEARCH AND RESCUE CONFERENCE

Hosted by: The Holly Lake VFD
March 20 – 21, 2010
Holly Lake Ranch, Texas

Holly Lake Ranch (From Hawkins), take Hwy 14 North for seven miles to 4-way stop, take FM 2869 East (Right Turn) for three miles to Holly Lake VFD.

Registration is $40.00 for both Saturday and Sunday classes, 7 a.m. – 8 a.m., (Includes lunch both days, T-Shirt, emergency whistle and training materials). 

Food and lodging are the individual member’s responsibility. For room accommodations, please contact Sherry McKinney at sherry.mckinney@texasequusearch.org or 281-309-9500.

The 2010 program will consist of both Basic and Intermediate level programs to provide tactical information in conducting Wildland Search and Rescue operations. Participation in the Intermediate Class is required to have prior attendance in the Basic Class.

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS: It is recommended that participants bring a hat, eye protection, sunscreen, gloves, rugged footwear, highly visible clothing (no camo) any other gear suitable for wearing in heavy brush. A personal equipment pack containing flat-faced compass, GPS unit and instruction manual, small personal first aid kit, water bottle, raingear and insect repellant.

Please complete the online TEEX registration form. Enter the appropriate information (do not fill out the class selections – you will receive further instructions upon arrival at registration). Make Checks Payable to: Holly Lake VFD, Print, sign & date, and mail the completed form and check to: Holly Lake VFD, 126 PR 7869, Holly Lake Ranch, TX. 75765.

For a downloadable Registration Form, click here.

For more information contact: Chief Dan Dolezal, HLVFD@dpcomm.net

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02/05/10 — We are sad to announce that the body of Frank Matcek was found today. Please keep Frank’s family and friends in your prayers during their time of grief.

02/05/10 — Frank Matcek, age 44, was last seen on Tuesday, February 2, 2010, around 11:00 a.m. in Sugar Land, Texas. Frank was last seen driving a 1997 Red SC2 Saturn with a rear spoiler and sunroof. He was thought to be wearing blue jeans, white sweat shirt and white baseball hat. Please call the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s office at (281) 341-4700 if you have any information.

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The following is a portion of a message received from Robert Lathan’s family:

Posted are a couple of pictures of my husband Calvin, my daughter Margueretta, my son Christopher, my son Reginald Sr., and myself.
There are no words in our modern world that can express our feelings and gratitude for what you and your team did for the family. Thank you seems so inadequate; but for now – we thank you and the other rescue team members from deep in our souls. The Texas EquuSearch team are now a part of our family. Your picture will hang on the wall with the rest of the family photos. Our home is your home for whatever your reason and whenever you are in the Cleveland or Atlanta areas.

Peace and Love Always.
Loretta J. Hurlie McPherson & Family

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01/30/10 — Liberty County Sheriff’s Department has requested our immediate help to search for 54 year old Larry Baker of Cleveland, Texas.  Mr. Baker has a medical condition, and the cold temperatures have once again returned to our area.  We need foot searchers only — please wear rubber boots due to the muddy conditions.  The Command Center will be at Grace Missionary Baptist Church, 1851 Plum Grove Road, Cleveland, Texas  77327.  The church is located three miles south of Cleveland on FM 1010.  Ken DeFoor is the Search Coordinator, and his cell no. is (713) 202-3404.  If you have any questions, call Ken or Sherry.

Larry Baker, age 54, was last seen on Friday, January 29, 2010, at around 1:00 a.m. in Cleveland, TX. It is not known what clothing Larry was wearing, but he had on white tennis shoes with blue trim. Larry wears glasses and has a large mustache. Please call the Liberty County Sheriff’s Dept. at (409) 550-2281 if you have any information.

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