Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Alabama Tornado Victim Relief

Äqua Angels NGO founder Betty Jo Ewing is presently in Alabama assisting the City of Cullman, AL to rebuild from the F5 (175-200mph) tornado disaster last April which flattened over four city blocks in the historical district. She has spoken to their City Councilman Garlan Gudger , The Economic Development Office rep Jamie Troutman, the Cullman Citizen Group Director Mel Brackman and owner of Cullman's oldest cafe (est 1919) The Busy Bee Cafe (Mrs. Kitty Spears), whom she is personally assisting to find in-kind restaurant equipment donations to get her cafe up and running once again.

If you would like a copy of Mrs. Spears "Wish List" or want to send her a donation of ANY SIZE OR ITEM NEEDED, please contact me at bettyjoewing@gmail.com  100% of ALL in-kind and monetary donations we receive will be given directly to the victims. Equipment needed range from small kitchen cooking tools to large freezers, ovens and cafe furniture (see list below). We are also URGENTLY seeking a loaner cook truck temporarily for Kitty and her son to use while her cafe is being rebuilt to bring in income. We all know that FEMA takes months to reimburse victims. Kitty said it would also give the citizens of Cullman renewed hope to see their beloved Busy Bee (a favorite meeting place for decades) rebuilt once again. PLEASE HELP THESE DEVASTATED PEOPLE get back on their feet right away. Hand in hand we can help this small city rebuild quickly one business at a time!

To see an update from Cullman:
http://www2.alabamas13.com/news/2011/jul/08/fact-finder-cullman-alabama-tornado-cl-13198-vi-85337/

The Busy Bee Cafe's colors are Black & Yellow. Here is the cafe "Wish List" of which donations may be mailed to The Spears family directly at:

Kitty Spears
291 County Road 1469
Cullman, Alabama
35058 USA

PLEASE NOTE: The Spears family would LOVE a cook truck to use temporarily until they get their beloved "Busy Bee Cafe" rebuilt. This would afford them a way to get back on their feet while also giving their town their favorite cafe back. If you know of ANY cook trucks which are already outfitted which they could use, please contact me (Betty Ewing) at either my email bettyjoewing@gmail.com or by ph at (916) 539-7559. Thank you for your time and consideration for this devastated family.
(1) 3 Door Refridgerator
(1) 3 Door Freezer
(1) 72" Under Counter Refridgerator
(1)  48"Work Top Freezer
(1) Countertop Refridgerator Diplay Case 48"
(1) 24"Grill 4 eye burner/oven combo (gas)
(1) 24" Lava Grill
(2) 35lb. Gas Fryers
(1) 3 Drawer Warmer
(1) Flake Ice Machine (422 production, 143 lb Storage)
6 Ft. 3 compartment ink w/Drain Board
(1) Dish Washer w/Booster Heater (Single phase)
(1) Employee's Hand Sink
(1) 48" x 30" S/S Table
(2) 60" x 30" S/S Tables
(1) 84" x 30" S/S Table
(5) Double Style S/S 50 V Style (Black with Yellow Y)
Single (4) Oldie 50's Style, V Style (Black with Yellow V Booths)
(2) Corner Style Booths
7 Tables
2 Corner Style Tables
(4) 30" Square Tables w/base
(4) 36" Round Tables w/base
24 Padded Black Chairs
20 Bolt Down Retro 24" Fountain Stools (10 in Black and 10 in yellow)
4 Patio Tables w/chairs
1 Moving Message LED Sign
Lighted OPEN Sign
Daily Special Standing Sign
Tabletop supplies (Salt/Pepper Shakers;  Sugar jars/ Napkins)

Service for 80 of:
 10 1/2" Melamine Plates
  7 1/2" Plates
  Soup Bowls
  Salad Bowls
  Flatware/Spoons/Knives/Forks
  Drinkware (12 oz and 24 oz glasses)
  Coffee Cups

12 x 9 Platters
S/S Utility Cart
(2) Indoor Insect Fly Control Units
(3) Bathroom Soap Dispensers
(2) Toilet Paper Dispensers
(3) Paper Towel Dispensers
(2) Microwave Ovens
(2) Bulb Heat Lamps
10 Qt. Soup Kettle Cooker
Conveyor Toaster (Space Saver Size)
Assored Pots (8 Qt, 10 Qt, 14 Qt)
(3) 7" Frying Pans
(2) 10" Frying Pans
Egg Slicer
12 Qt Colander
(2) Roasting Pans
(8) Sheet Pans 13 x 18" & Sheet Pan Covers
Filter Cones Rack
8 cut Pie Slicer
3" Pastry Brush
Round Pastry Cutter/cookie/bisquits
24 oz Plastic Scoop
38 oz Scoop Aluminum
9" x 12" Oblong Cake Pan
Round Cake Pans (9" x 1 1/2")
Assorted Spatulas & Scrapers
(6) 3 1/2" blade Sandwich Spreaders
(2) 4" Pancake Turners
Measuring Cups
S/S Assorted Sizes (2/4/6/8 Qt)
Mixing Spoons
Ladels
Can Openers
Whips
Fry Scoop Bagger (Right Hand)
(2) Anti Fatigue Rubber Matts 3'x 5'
Oven Mitts
(2) Timers
Pot Holders
Check Spindle
Check Holder 18" Slide
Grill Scraper
Pail Opener
(2) Steak Weights
Call Bell (Order Up)