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-HELP-
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 1998 18:23:17 -0500
From: Sue & Jack Burgess (burgee@chesapeake.net)
Subject: help

Gert, My family and I are anxiously seeking any available information
about the welfare of my brother and sister-in-law, Dick and JoAnna
Sheridan, who are building a home for themselves and guests on
Guanaja.  We have had no word from or about them since before Mitch.
Your communications are much appreciated.  Many thanks. Sue Burgess
(burgee@chesapeake.net)

Some additional info came in later: -Gert

Maybe more information will help.  Dick and Jo Sheridan's place which
they are developing on Guanaja is called Jodi's Seascape and is
located about 2 miles SW of Michael Rock, near Bahia Pine Ridge.  We
understand they may have taken refuge with Sandy and Julie Rensch.
Thanks again.  Sue Burgess


-HELP-
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 1998 23:21:01 +0100
From: Holger Rueschenschulte (info@rue.net)
Subject: Requ. INFO - Roatan, West Bay

Here in Europe (Germany) the only good information is only to get via
Internet.
Special thanks to you Gert for your engagement !

_If possible_  I would like to have some info abaout friends of mine in
West Bay Roatan, Maren and Reinhard Gnielka (owners of West Bay Lodge).

All the best wishes from the bottom of our hearts to the peaople
tortured by Mitch !!


-HELP-
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 1998 14:17:09 -0000
From: Eternal (eternal@adsnet.com)
Subject: Looking for Cecilia Houde

Gert,

My name is Todd Beckley.  I am looking for my mother Cecilia Houde.  She
was last seen in Gracias Adios.  (my spelling may be incorrect.
translated it means "praise be to god.")  I have talked with the Red
Cross and the Peace Corps.  The Peace  Corps has responded that the
village is under 4' of water. My mother has mentioned the Cities of
Paplya and La Ceiba as places she has been to on a regular basis.  Any
information you could give will be very appreciated!  You can contact me
at eternal@adsnet.com    Thank you for your efforts.

Sincerely,

  Todd Beckley


-NEWS-
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 15:38:04 EST
From: AWACSEH@aol.com
Subject: Guanaja contact -1200L 2 Nov 98

I spoke to my Dad on the HAM radio at 12hrs 2 Nov 98. He confirmed the
following people are OK. ie he knew personnally that they were alive / had
survived.

JC Morgan  -OK
Mike and Angela from Sandy Bay - OK
HALF MOON Cay - all fol. OK
        Sharon Dunnohew
        Diana and Terry Smith
        Jack and Darian Conlee

Sue Casa's house sustained damage. But provided some shelter to locals. Est at
50% from long waya away eyeball.

The North side is improving. They now have water running in Mangrove Bight and
are being provided some medical help by a British Navy ship. BUT nothing is
getting through from Bonnaca Cay. All the supplies seem to be scooped up by
the persons there. There are airplanes going into the Guanaja airstrip. He is
pretty sure theyll be OK food wise but suggests that people can help by
sending stuff to help rebuild. ie building supplies, hand tools - saws,
hammers, pliers, wire, nails,lumber,rope, tarps, TENTS, bedding, clothes,
small boats, small outboards, piping, lanterns, lamps, candles, etc

The Carribean Star should arrive 3 Nov PM. It will return immediately to
Tampa. Any supplies sent to Deep Reef trading by Friday will be loaded -if
room permits - for delivery to Guanaja.

More tomorrow if we can make contact.

Graham Solomon


-HELP-
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 15:01:05 -0600
From: Jack D Heiden (jdheiden@facstaff.wisc.edu)
Subject: still searching

Gert,
    We are searching for information about Bill Thomsen and his daughter
Tami  Ebert who were on the island of Guanaja until yesteday when they wrer
evacuated to Rotan. This is all  un-
documeted  information.  If anyone on Rotan is in contact with the group
that was evacuated  please have  Thomsen and Ebert e-mail us at jdheiden@
facstaff.wisc.edu. We are very anxious about their well being.        
NANCY HEIDEN

Jack and Nancy Heiden
jdheiden@facstaff.wisc.edu
3505 Blackhawk Dr.                                              (608) 233-4506
Madison,  WI  53705


-UPDATE- (see earlier message)
From: glynch@innet.com
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 14:20:54 -0500
Subject: Cayos

Lou,
Following is a post to Honduras.com, another site that I have referred to
regularly over the last few days:

>12:09 p.m. - November 1, 1998
>
>We received this message from Don Higby at Plantation Beach Resort on Cayos
>Cochinos last night:
>Just a quick note to let everyone know WE ARE STILL HERE! We had 25+ people
>in the generator room and endured 130mph+ winds. The Wahoo survived as well.
>The resort will be dug out in a matter of days and we will be ready
>to go DIVING! We thank everyone for your concern and we'll be standing by
>here.
>Thank God, The Gang at PBR. 

Sounds like things are ok there in general.  Wish the same could be said for
the rest of the country.
Gregg


-HELP-
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 1998 12:44:41 -0600
From: Lou Parris (lbparris@earthlink.net)
Subject: Help

What has anyone heard about conditions at Cayos Cochinos?   I have seen
nothing.

Lou Parris
lbparris@earthlink.net
Houston, Texas 


-HELP-
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 10:22:04 -0800
From: "White, Sue" (SWhite@Templeton.com)
Subject: trying to locate

Have not heard from relative since before the storm.  Name is Robert
(Bobby) White who lives in LaCieba with girlfriend and two small
children.  Any information would be appreciated.  

Sue White
X47625
Groupware


-HELP-
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 12:16:57 EST
From: ROYBIV@aol.com

We are seeking info on a group of volunteers from Lafayette, LA who were in
Honduras on a humanitarian mission when Mitch visited.  Last heard that they
were in a hotel in San Pedro Sula and had no means of leaving since they were
scheduled to fly out last Saturday.  I think that their contact is an
Episcopal priest named Keith Milligan.  Please e-mail info, if any, to
KHenke515@aol.com or to KMH at ROYBIV@aol.com
Thank you very much,
Kenneth Henke


-HELP-
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 12:02:09 EST
From: Shmccarty@aol.com
Subject: searching for family in san inagcio/ info on san inagcio

Need info on family. mother and father and brother . Americans with a house in
village of San Inagcio, I believe they would be with the Flores family or with
the Escabar family of this area. PLEASE if you know of them tell them to
contact their family A.S.A.P. Last we heard from them was 3 weeks ago and we
are very worried. Their names and descriptions follow.                        

Caroline Tuten Dorman  mid 40s brown hair and brown eyes
dark complexion with scar on her forhead and scar on her throat from a
tracheotomy
she should be wearing a ring with the initials JnC on it

James Edward Dorman mid 50s tall and big build, grey hair and blue eyes  fair
complexion may be wearing a cowboy hat and boots,wears wedding ring.

Terry Lee Dorman 28 tall with big build dark blonde hair and brown eyes real
quite has scarring on face from dog attack when he was small.

Please if you know of any of these Americans please email to this address and
let us know that they are okay, I have contacted the Red cross here and they
are looking but they are not finding out fast enough. My mother and brother
both need medication  and I and my family NEED them home. They have 11
children and 20 grandchildren that need and miss them very much. If you think
you may have had contact with these people please let me know.


-HELP-
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 11:56:36 -0500
From: Barbara McMunn (Barbara@markfour.com)

I hope you can help me locate my mother-in-law who went with a small
group of U.S. citizens to Honduras to deliver medical
supplies/wheelchairs.  Her name is Eleanor McMunn from Archbold, Ohio.
We haven't heard from her since last Tuesday.  Please help if you can or
suggest any way that we can get help to her and her group.  Last we
heard was that they were surrounded by water with no way out.  Her
husband, Wayne and all of the family are very anxious for any news.
Thank you for any help you can give us.  Barbara McMunn

The town Mrs. Eleanor McMunn is in is called Siguatepeque, Honduras. 
The phone number is 0115047730480.  As of Thu, 5 Nov 1998 Barbara still 
has not heard anything... -Gert


-HELP-
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 1998 08:13:53 PST
From: steve housewright (sh_10@hotmail.com)
Subject: the safety

Hello Gert, think you are doing a wonderful job of helping put friends 
and reletives together!! I am trying to find a dear friend from 
Olanchito, Karol Martinez, any news or info about her safety would be 
deeply appreciated. Thanks, Steve


-HELP-
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 1998 07:56:43 -0800
From: KC HOWARD (kchoward@cdsnet.net)
Subject: looking for mother and father

I am looking for any information on Oak Ridge Roatan. Capt.Desmand &
Irma Gough, Barry Gough. Edna Gough. Please E-mail me if you know any
thing about Oak Ridge ao these people.    Kc Howard 541-474-3583


-RELIEF- -UPDATE- (see earlier message)
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 1998 08:42:19 -0800
From: John Terry (jonterry@ditell.com)
Subject: ADRA

Gert-I'm a partner of Doug and Mary Solomon of Guanaja.Please post this 7th
Day Adventist number for U.S.donations.I've been told a ship will leave
today headed for French Harbor then on to Guanaja.More deliveries ASAP.Most
Guanajanians were 7th Day and ADRA seems to have one of the better
organized delivery systems.You can specify where you'd like donations to go
eg. Guanaja.Thank you very much for providing this service.  JT
1-800-424-2372 ADRA Seventh Day Adventist Relief 


-RELIEF-
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 1998 07:20:18 -0800
From: loretta.miles (loretta.miles@mci2000.com)
Subject: Re: Hurricane Mitch

Good morning, Gert.  First of all, let me thank you for all you have done to
help the victims of this horrible disaster and for the rest of us desperate
for information about loved ones and conditions in Central America.  I, for
one, don't know how I could have withstood the confusion and anxiety that
this monster, Mitch, created in our lives without the connection you were
able to create.  The support and shared grief of loss and relief when news
was good has truly been a Godsend and you have become one of my heros.  I
personally have heard from over 100 people who saw my posts regarding Roatan
and have taken the time to respond to every one of them, often being able to
track down specific information for them in regard to their family or
friends in Roatan.  Again, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

In response to your question regarding my relief fund, YES, it is active and
growing daily.  My feeling is that the most pressing and immediate needs
(medical supplies, food, clothing, bedding, water, etc.) of these poor
devistated people will be met by church groups and organizations such as the
Red Cross, so I have decided that where I might be able to make the most
difference is in helping to rebuild homes.  The money that is donated to my
fund will go directly to someone with a truly desperate need, bypassing any
government agencies or pockets.  I am primarily focussing on Punta Gorda,
Roatan, as my husband (a Garifuna) and his family live there, and many of
the people who lost everything (over 120 homes swept to sea) are people I
have known for years - warm, wonderful people who have welcomed me into
their community and have shared their beautiful culture and rich traditions
with me and my family.  However, if someone sends me money earmarked for
someone other than a resident of Punta Gorda, but living on Roatan, I will
do everything within my power to see to it that their money makes it to the
person they want to help. Checks and money orders should be made out to
HURRICANE MITCH RELIEF  and ALL donations should be mailed to P.O. Box 2273,
Salem, OR  97308.  I am leaving for Roatan on November 19 and would like to
take as much money as possible so I can get my project underway.  As you
know, it is the rainy season in Honduras and these people need homes now.

Again, Gert, thank you for all you have done.  It has meant so much to so
many.

Sincerely,
Loretta Miles de Martinez
wife of Alejandro Martinez Gonzale

Loretta can be contacted by telephone at (503) 585-8849. -Gert


-RELIEF-
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 09:35:09 -0500
From: J L SILVER (JSILVER5@compuserve.com)
Subject: Honduras Bay Island Hurricane Relief Effort

Mary and Martha Mancil, Donna Ladnier, with the aid of the Alabama State
docks are starting a relief effort for the bay islands.  Any thing you or a
friend can do to help will be greatly apprieacated.
You can call Mary or Donna at 1-334-661-5915.
Thank you
Martha


-HELP-
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 07:52:35 -0800
From: Fuentes (afn63785@afn.org)
Subject: Searching for my son.

I am trying to find out about my son who is an American citizen.  He is 14
years old and has been living with his father and grandparents in San Pedro
Sula since June.  They live in the neighborhood of Bella Vista.  His name
is Juan David Fuentes, father is Juan Carlos Fuentes, grandparents are
Roberto and Zulema Fuentes.
If anyone has information it would be greatly appreciated.  You can E-mail
me at afn.63785.org. or via telephone at (352) 528-2416.
Thank you, Laurie Friedman


-HELP-
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 1998 13:29:41 +0100
From: robert vanhoofstat (robert.vanhoofstat@bbl.be)
Subject: miss Anouk Asscherickx (age 19)

Anouk Asscherickx is as a guest-student staying in San Pedro Sula, Honduras
with the family D. Caballero, Colonia Jardines Del Valle, Quarta Calle Casa
42 E phone 566.16.45.  Her parents are looking for news from her. Many
thanks. Robert


-HELP-
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 1998 07:24:04 -0500
From: Cliff Kushner (ckushner@erols.com)
Subject: Help

We would appreciate any info on the status of  Terry Zapata and his
family of Guanaja and how we can help.
Thank You,
The Kushner's in Maryland
The Padilla's in Maryland
Eleonora (Mari) Pavon in Tegucigalpa


-HELP-
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 1998 11:06:15 +0100
From: Monix (mantabay@hotmail.com)

I am looking for news on TRUJILLO and, please, does anyone know if my
dear friend KIM BAKER is ok?
Monique Nerman          mantabay@hotmail.com


-HELP-
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 12:06:44 +0300
From: SEABULK (SEABULK@QATAR.NET.QA)
Subject: Relatives of crew, (for Seabulk Offshore- Doha.)

I am the secretary at Seabulk Offshore Int'l.  Based in Doha, Qatar.  I am
trying to find information on the relatives of some of our crewmembers who
are very worried about their families.  Any information at all would be
greatly appreciated:

Family of Capt. Regan Haylock:
Oscar, Lydia and Kezia Haylock and Mishely Mendez.
(Ph: 504  453  4246)

Wife of Capt. Farrell Parson:
Sylvia Parson.

All on Guanaja Hond Isla De La Bahia.

I am at a bit of a loss as to where I can find any information or get help.
 Are there any hotlines that I can contact? ( I heard that there was a
number in Miami that I could call...)
Thanks so much,
Sarah Caldwell.
Doha, Qatar.


-HELP-
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 1998 20:38:15 -0800
From: Larry Thomason (lthomason@tenforward.com)
Subject: victim condition request

request condition of :
Victoria delmina juarez gomes age 27 , sabana bight. and
daughter jeanie crystal juarez gomes. age 10 sabana bight.
guanaja, isla de la bahia, honduras.
 
are they alive ?????
what can i do to help ??
 lthomason@tenforward.com
1339 campbell ave.
port angeles wa. 98362
phone USA 360 457 2930 collect calls will be accepted.


-HELP-
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 1998 23:12:47 EST
From: MErwin3614@aol.com
Subject: Looking for son

Hi:
        Your address was given to me by another user, with reference to
familles caught in hurricane Mitch.  My son David Marshall, called from Puerto 
Cortes last Monday, to advise he had arrived in Honduras safe and sound.  He 
and another friend from West Palm Beach, had sailed a trimaran from here to
Honduras.  As I said, he called to say they had arrived safely, the boat was
taken out of the water and battened down, and they were staying with friends.
My son's girlfriend is a young Honduran and they have an infant son.  Other
than that one phone call after their arrival, I have heard nothing, and am now
getting extremely concerned. If you have any way of reaching anyone in that
area of northwestern Honduras, I would be most appreciative of any information
you can gather.
        I have been checking the Internet and the news reports constantly
during the day, and as you can see from the time of this letter, well into the 
night, to see if there is any word on American survivors. Unfortunately, Dave 
had a problem with his laptop just before setting sail, and it was left behind 
here with us in Riviera Beach, so I can't even try to contact him that way.
        Many thanks for any help you can give.  A very worried mother.


-UPDATE- (see earlier message)
Date: Sun, 01 Nov 1998 19:27:35 PST
From: loly veverica (vevericl@hotmail.com)
Subject: good news

dear Gert,
I found out that my dad, capt Al Veverica is fine.  Thank you very much
and everyone who have helped me locate my dad.

loly veverica


-HELP-
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 1998 22:11:34 EST
From: Win7mag@aol.com
Subject: Search for Family in Teguc

My wife and I are very concerned about our relatives living in Tegucigalpa. We
have heard nothing from them. If anyone has any contacts in Tegucigalpa that
may be able to assist us we would be very grateful. The names of those family
members we are searching for follow:
Chavy Amador
Kathya Gonzalez (niña)
Carlos Ramirez
Manuel Ramirez
Home Address: Colonial San Jose de La Vega
Bloque #43, Peatonal #5, Casa #5306
Tegucigalpa
Phone number: 2464606

If anyone can assist you can email me at mark@intlfriends.com or
Win7mag@aol.com. We can also be contacted via telephone.
Mark & Ruth Bodiford
Home Phone: 334.980.1059
Office: 334.980-1013
Fax: 334.980.1014


I received some more (no) news re: S/V Fantome.  There is a Geocities-site
mentioned which should have (links to) the latest info.  Also, the 
Windjammer Forum is a good source.  I couldn't check out Dean's site, since 
it's down... -Gert

-NEWS-
>Date: Sun, 1 Nov 1998 19:15:03 -0500
>From: "Dean Dey" (dey@UDel.Edu) via Sara L. Sommers
>Subject: No News as of 7pm ET
>
>Windjammer Friends:
>
>As of this hour there is no new information either At Windjammer, or on the
>various sites I have been checking..  Please be patient and hoepful. The
>devastation in the area is vast, and communication is difficult. As the
>weather is improving, and assets throughout the region are increasing, some
>information should be forthcoming soon. Let us hope all is well!
>
>I have included a note from WJ, and a news story from the Miami Herald,
>which has consistently produced the coverage upon which all the other news
>sources are basing their information..
>
>Once again my Web Site is down due to the number of hits. Tomorrow I will
>have all day to work on it, and I get paid for it:-)  Meanwhile another Dean
>has set up a web site, which is mentioned at the end of the article. In
>addition, this list is going to about 130 people!
>
>Take Care and Have Faith!!
>
>Dean in Southern Delaware
>
>
>
>
>__________________________________________________________________
>Subject: The Board and More News
>Name: News
>Time/Date: 12:55:59 11/01/98
>Message:
>
>Hi guys,
>Am glad to work the board this morning from home. Am going to the office
>shortly.
>
>US Coast Guard, British Navy, Honduran Navy and the Nicaraguan Navy are all
>out in force searching today. Our friends in Holland, owners of the S/V
>Rembrandt Van Rijn, have sent the Rembrandt to help too. As the weather
>improves, so do the chances of finding Fantome.
>
>Six US Coast Guard planes and two chartered airplanes we have hired are all
>busy looking.
>
>Hope springs eternal so let's prayer for some good news this afternoon.
>
>I will post again tonight.
>
>Shannon sends her regards.
>
>Roy Bower
>Administration
>WBC, Ltd.
>
>
>________________________________________________
>
>
>No sign of missing schooner Fantome
>ANALISA NAZARENO and SANDRA MARQUEZ GARCIA
>Herald Staff Writers
>The fate of 31 crew members who tried to outsail Hurricane Mitch in a
>historic 260-foot schooner remained a mystery Saturday as the U.S. Coast
>Guard searched for a third day without success.
>
>Two C-130 aircraft scoured the waters off Honduras and Belize for the
>Fantome, a Windjammer Cruises sailing ship that was last heard from on
>Tuesday. But after they scanned an area the size of West Virginia, there
>were no clues.
>
>``So far, we have not found squat of this vessel,'' said Scott Carr, a
>spokesman for the U.S. Coast Guard in Miami. ``We haven't found debris. We
>haven't found life rafts. We haven't found bodies. Now that is a good
>thing.''
>
>Family members of the missing crew have made anxious phone calls to the
>Coast Guard in recent days -- hoping for any news of their loved ones.
>
>But family members may have more information than most. Windjammer officials
>would not provide the names or nationalities of the 31-member crew. They
>said only that crew members were hired for their knowledge of the area. The
>U.S. Coast Guard would not provide names, either.
>
>
>Weather is better
>
>Coast Guard and Windjammer officials were counting on improved weather to
>aid the search. But 10 miles of visibility and reduced wind speeds of 20
>miles per hour didn't provide the miracle they were hoping for.
>
>``Hopefully, they are on the boat,'' Carr said. ``Hopefully, the boat didn't
>sink. If the boat sunk, what you need to stay alive is a life vest. Then get
>into a life raft.''
>
>The Fantome cut short a one-week island cruise on Monday, dropping off 100
>passengers in Belize City before attempting to make an eastward escape as
>Mitch advanced toward Honduras with winds of 180 miles per hour.
>
>But the Fantome may have headed right into the worst of the storm.
>
>``I think they were trying to get out of the way of the storm and it didn't
>happen that way,'' Carr said.
>
>Executives of Windjammer Barefoot Cruises were waiting by the telephones at
>their Miami Beach office Saturday, hoping for leads.
>
>``We have received several responses, but we have not been able to
>substantiate any of the information that has been supplied to us,'' said
>James Canty, vice president of corporate development.
>
>
>Decision to sail
>
>
>Canty said the company and the ship's captain made the decision together
>Tuesday to try to dodge Mitch.
>
>``This was a decision between the captain and the company, and everybody
>felt that this was the correct decision, and everyone still does,'' Canty
>said.
>
>``It's safer for a ship to be at sea during a hurricane and to avert the
>hurricane,'' Canty said.
>
>The Coast Guard agreed. ``Ships fare better in a hurricane as long as they
>leave long enough ahead so they can outrun it or avoid it,'' Carr said.
>
>One of Fantome's last passengers, Dr. Dean Traiger of Manhassett, N.Y.,
>became so consumed with the fate of the crew he had befriended that he
>created an Internet Web page tracking news of the ship after he and other
>passengers flew home.
>
>The Web page, with the address http://www.geocities.com/
>TheTropics/Island/6061/, was originally intended to chronicle the Latin
>American adventures of Traiger and other passengers.
>
>
>
>
>Dean Dey
>http://www.rec.udel.edu    Work Web
>http://www.rec.udel.edu/wj.htm    Windjammer Page


-HELP-
Date: Sun, 01 Nov 1998 19:20:41 -0800
From: John M Smith (jmsmith@adnc.com)
Subject: HELP!

Please help me get information about my sponsered child, Rafael Edgardo
Garcia Escobar(5)and his family in Santa Rosa de Copan, Honduras or news
of that area. Father's name: Juan Angel Garcia Escobar. Mother: Candida
Garcia Escobar. 11 children. Thanks! (jmsmith@adnc.com)


-HELP-
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 1998 19:47:58 -0800
From: Sandra Pavon (guatex@gua.net)
Subject: lost contact with my Family

I lost any contact since 5 days with my Brothers,Sisters and Mom who are
living in the Colonia La Paz, La Lima,Dept.Cortez: Silvia Reyes, Carolina
Reyes, Vilma Reyes, Dario Reyes, Dimas Reyes, Leticia de Castellon,
Dalila de Ardon, Sagrario Reyes y mi Mom Rosa Monjes de Finca
Tacamiche.Anybody who knows about those persons, please contact me in
Guatemala at Phone 502 256 2622 or even by e-mail guatex@gua.net. I'm
very appreciate for any available Information. Regards Sandra Pavon


-HELP-
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 1998 20:22:16 -0500
From: "Anthony M. Sellitto, Jr." (asellitto@aslaw.com)
Subject: Looking for E-BANKS & HAYLOCK

We are trying to find out information on BIRDELL E-BANKS and her sons
CHARLIE & DWIGHT HAYLOCK - on GUANAJA 
VELDA and LIZ ROMAN are inquiring.  They were owners of a seafood plant
and TV station on Guanaja. Please e-mail any information to
asellitto@aslaw.com or call in US 800 585-8797 or 732 244-9797 9-5 EST


-HELP-
Date: Sun, 01 Nov 1998 15:46:21 PST
From: loly veverica (vevericl@hotmail.com)
Subject: help

gert,

my name is loly veverica, im asking for your help in finding out
anything about my dad, his name is Capt. Al Veverica he lives at the
airport in guanaja.  i've heard reports that his house is gone if you or
anyone has any information please contact me at vevericl@hotmail.com or
joy at 1-504-361-3397.  please help!!


-NEWS-
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 1998 15:28:55 EST
From: AWACSEH@aol.com
Subject: Re: Bay Islands Relief

My Mom managed to get a hold of  a HAm radio and passewd that a British navy
ship is now standing off Guanaja.
They are setting up a clinic of sorts and are apparently cooking HOT food on
board and delivering it ashore.
They still dont have transport as their boats are all up too high in the
mangroves and they dont have any chainsaws to get at them.
More food, water and all the attendant aid is still badly needed in Guanaja.
Graham


-HELP-
Date: Sat, 24 Oct 1998 05:06:36 -0400
From: Dessie Poo (dessie@cuteandcuddly.com)
Subject: Help

Everyone in my family is going completely insane because of all this
tremendous disaster! I am trying to locate a couple of people, and if
anyone can help me, then please do so! First, we're trying to find out
any information about the location of my aunt, Esly Chavez. She has not
been seen or heard from since Friday night, and her house is almost 6
feet under water. We are really worried about her because we cannot find
her. Also, we're trying to find Carmen de Valladares and her children,
Ailinnee Valladares, Carlos Valladares, Jose Alejandro Valladares, and
Andrea Valladares. Their house might have been flooded although we do
not know that for certain. They lived in Loarques, Tegucigalpa. Because
the phone lines are down, we're not able to communicate with anyone, and
we're extremely worried! If anyone can help us, we would greatly
appreciate it.


-UPDATE- (see earlier message)
From: Nodiggin38@aol.com
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 1998 14:42:39 EST
Subject: SUCCESS FINDING J.C MORGAN (UPDATE)

      We heard last night from a family member that J.C. Morgan is
alive and well.
He is with Capt Al and a brother of a Mr Powell. They are in contact with Mr.
Powell's  brother on one of the Caymen Islands.
      Thank you for your efforts.


-NEWS-
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 1998 14:06:44 -0600
From: Sallie N. Peeler (speeler@iquest.net)
Subject: Rescue from Guanja: Follow-up News

Gert:
 
This is a follow-up report from the U.S. State Department, to a family
member of a survivor of the Hurricane Mitch at the Posada Del Sol Resort,
regarding rescue efforts from Guanaja, as reported by me in an earlier
report.  It seems that perhaps all guests at Posada Del Sol and maybe
others have been transported to the Island of Roatan which is west of
Guanaja.  They are at a place called LaSaba.  Further rescue efforts are
continuing in all areas presently.  Hopefully flights out of Roatan will
take place tomorrow, if all goes well.  Supplies such as food and medical
relief are eminent if they have not arrived already.
 
Sallie Peeler
Indiana,  USA


-HELP-
Date: Sun, 01 Nov 1998 10:35:52 -0800
From: Mitch Farmer (mfarmer1@san.rr.com)
Subject: Best source for donations?

Hello,

Where is the best source to donate funds and/or supplies for immediate
relief for the areas affected? I'm in the San Diego area.

Add my name to the long list of divers wishing to help because of our
wonderful experiences in the Bay Islands and on the mainland of Honduras. I
cannot imagine the difficulties now facing the region.

Regards,
Mitch Farmer
San Diego, California


-HELP-
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 1998 07:47:29 -0600
From: Michael Bridges (camilla@stic.net)
Subject: information on loved ones

Please help!  We have loved ones who live on Guanaja.  They are Martha
and Bo Bush and their children.  Does anyone know if they are still 
alive?

Sincerely,  Herlinda Bridges and family.     
email to camilla@stic.net  
Phone: 512-331-8592


-HELP-
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 1998 12:40:50 -0500
From: Stephen Giustizia (sgiustizia@sprint.ca)
Subject: HELP: Family Sagastume

The Sagastume Family were our dear friends while they lived in Canada. 
We try to write back and forth and are very worried about their current
condition due to the storm.
 
Roberto Jr. lives in either LaCieba or S. Lorenso. He is 19 yrs old.  We
do not have a current address.
 
Roberto Sr. and his wife Calixa and their 4 daughters live in Talanga.
I believe their address to be:
2 cuadrass y media de parque municipal
talanga, Dpto  Francisco Moracan
Honduras CA
 
The Sisters of the Holy Rosary in Tegucigalpa have also been involved
with the family.
 
Any information that anyone can provide us would be much appreciated.
 
Our email address is sgiustiz@sprint.ca


-HELP-
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 1998 12:16:07 -0500
From: Patty McNamara (honeymush1@email.msn.com)
Subject: want to help

Dear Gert,
I am not of the capacity to offer financial help to the victims of "mitch",
but want to possibly send clothing if it can help. I welcome any advice for
doing so from any of your correspondents.
I can be emailed: honeymush1@msn.com
My thoughts and prayers are with all. 

Patricia McNamara
Cleveland, Ohio


-NEWS-
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 1998 11:57:46 EST
From: AWACSEH@aol.com
Subject: Bay Islands Relief

Sun 1 Nov 0900   Had a call from my Mom Mary Solomon from Mangrove Bight via a
charter yacht that has stopped by ( and provided all the food / help they
could).
NO SUPPLIES have come through to Mangrove Bight area as of yet. She sounded
very desparate as many people are in a very bad way, particularly the
kids,etc.
They had seen a helicopter go into the South side and had heard people on the
south side were getting food and evacuated but no help for the North side. No
roads on the island and very few boats are running so transport is very
difficult. All the paths are littered with debris and it took them 3 hours to
go 1 mile. Boats and saws are thus a high priority!

Called Mr Powell at IMP in the Cayman Is. He delivered 12k lbs of supplies to
Roatan this AM, along with a medical team. Their goal is to go to every
community on Guanaja by tonight. Hopefully they will make it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Talked to the US Air Planning Cell at Soto Cano AB, Hondo and informed them of
what I had heard. They will arrive in Roatan today with fixed wing aircraft
and hope to get some helo's out to Guanaja today but it is a very difficult
logistical problem due to lack of fuel sites. Lots of air assets are on the
way.

Thanks again for keeping the info flowing. I sincerely hope it will motivate
those reading / watching this drama unfold into helping by donating to
anywhere to help those in Honduras.

Thanks
Graham Solomon


-NEWS-
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 1998 11:28:58 EST
From: SMPHARTSEL@aol.com
Subject: Mitch

Hello to all:
   My sister, Daine Wood Etches, in Roatan, reports the following:
  Mitch stayed around Guanaja for over 48 hours with 150 mph wind gusts!  The
airport is open. Several flights from Roatan landed there Saturday.  Airplane
from Cayman Island arrived Roatan Saturday am.
   HMS SHEFFIELD arrived Roatan @ 2pm Saturday.  Helicopter immediately sent
to Guanaja.  These brave, wonderful, experienced sailors arrived in Montserrat
before Hurricane Hugo left and are experienced in building roads, restoring
electricity, setting up hospitals, etc.  God save the Queen and her subjects!
     Poor Tegucigalpa.  All 7 bridges down, houses from entire neighborhoods
buried  with people inside.  Radio reports over 1000 dead.  The mainlanders
were very worried about the islanders but Mitch apparently saved the worst for
mainland Honduras.
MWH


-NEWS-
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 1998 11:07:29 -0600
From: Sallie N. Peeler (speeler@iquest.net)
Subject: Posada Del Sol Rescue

Gert,
 
First I would like to thank-you from the bottom of my heart for all you
have done to get information out to the people far away regarding
conditions of the lands of Honduras and its damage from Mitch.  The
concerned family members from afar are MOST GRATEFUL!
 
I have some information to share, which was reported to a family member
of a guest at Posada Del Sol that some guests had been evacuated, and
that only 5 guests remained at that resort.  This information seemed
reliable as it came directly from the resort headquarters in Miami.  We
have no information as to who was evacuated or their where they were
transported, except that the airport on Guanaja was being used.  We hope
to receive further information later today.
 
Our prayers continue for all peoples affected by this terrible storm
Mitch.
Concern and hope go before this message!
Sallie Peeler, Indiana

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