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-HELP-
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 1998 10:07:50 -0600 (CST)
From: Suzanne Madere (sassysunshine@webtv.net

Dear Gert,
Could you please give me any info. on the whereabouts of my father
Thomas Madere or his girlfriend Regina Guillory? They live in Sandy Bay,
Roatan. Also, any info. on the condition of that location would be very
helpful. I THANK YOU SO MUCH.   Suzanne
You can e mail me back at sassysunshine@webtv.net


-HELP-
Date: Sun, 01 Nov 1998 09:53:31 -0600
From: Tim & Linda Williams (tlwill@hctc.net)
Subject: Need news about family

Dear Gert,
        Our daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Ricardo Castro, live in
Tegucigalpa, and we have not been able to reach them by phone.  We would
appreciate any information you could get about them and their two children.
 Their phone number is 230-0089.  We can be reached via e-mail at
tlwill@hctc.net or by phone at 830-997-8171.  Thank you very much for your
help!
Praying for Honduras and all the people there,
        Ron and Lynn Dennis


-HELP-
Date: Sun, 01 Nov 1998 07:28:51 -0800
From: "499, Mark G" (mark@499.com)
Subject: LDS Missionaries

Does anyone know the status of the Mormon Missionaries in San Pedro Sula,
Honduras? I have been told that they are all in the local chapel, but have
no confirmation of that. I also understand that the river could crest near
the chapel. I would also be interested in knowing if those from other
cities have been moved to San Pedro Sula. Thanks.


-NEWS-
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 1998 09:32:48 EST
From: AWACSEH@aol.com
Subject: Info about Guanaja

Gert,
Thank you very much for all the work youve done keeping the info flowing!!!
Recieved this info Sun AM 1 Nov.

Subj:    Guanaja - some good news
Date:   01-Nov-98 12:09:31 AM Central Standard Time
From:   guanaja@ma.ultranet.com
To:     awacseh@aol.com

10/31/98 -- 9:00PM Pacific --This from Hugo Cisneros, who arrived in La Ceiba
today via airplane. He talked by phone with a friend of mine in SPS, who I
just got off the phone withOnly four deaths on Guanaja. Everyone else came
through, according to Hugo. These deaths have been reported:
Mr. Lexy
Mr. Woodrow Sanders Senior
Miss Leta
Miss Fern
Marcasa opened their freezers and gave out all the lobster, shrimp, and fish
to the people.
Bayman has some damage.
Casa Sobre El Mar is half gone.
Rafael Zapata's house is half gone.
Terry Zapata's house is all gone.
Pelican Reef: All houses in sea are gone.
Mangrove Bight: All houses are gone. They had 17-foot waves.
Casa Blanca(Armadores) has massive destruction.
Inn of Last Resort: destroyed.
Nautilus: more or less ok.
Half-moon Cay: no structures left.
Posada fine except possibly damage to dive shop.
Bo Bush's houses -- roofs gone.
Savanah Bight: 2/3 gone.
Manati lost it's roof only.
Dunbar Rock area ok.
There's bound to be much more news tomorrow, since there are now apparently
some flights.
What a relief!
________________________________
         The Bay Islands Directory
http://www.ultranet.com/~guanaja/BID/
____ guanaja@ma.ultranet.com _____


-HELP-
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 1998 08:27:29 -0600
From: Jack D Heiden (jdheiden@facstaff.wisc.edu)
Subject: family news

Gert,
 Have been following all of the news from the islands with anxious heart.
My brother Bll Thomsen and his daughter ( my niece) Tami Thomsen hvve been
on  a diving trip to Posa del Sol.
 onGuanaja. We have had no news  as to their wellbeing.  Being without  a
direct contact we can only read others news and suppose the best. Can the
survivors  make it without  food and water....can't the necessary items be
droped by air to the devistated island.  It seems that food and supplies
will get there Tues. or Thurs.  Can we urge the authorities to air lift
help?   ANY NEWS----ANYONE!!!! email me PLEASE
jdheiden@facstaff.wisc.edu           NANCY HEIDEN


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


-NEWS- -RELIEF-
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 1998 04:48:19 -0500
From: marnbek (marnbek@worldnet.att.net)
To: gert@gobeach.com
Subject: please post this very important information.. please !

Hello:
 
This is straight from the  Fire department of Honduras , from S.P.S. (a
rough english translation, originally written in Spanish by JOSE ALFONSO
MEDINA COMANDANTE DE LA ZONA NOR-OCCIDENTAL DE EL CUERPO DE BOMBEROS.
(Jose Alfonso Medina Commander of the North-western firefighter Dept. of 
Honduras)
 
<<<<<
The Department of Firemen of Honduras in San Pedro Sula needs with
urgency to make arrive this message to Queen Grubair or Mario Lopez of 
the HONDURAS WORD FUNDATION... If someone knows them, please inform them 
of this message  in our FORUM... www.honduras.com   SPS
 
Body Of Firemen Of Honduras - San Pedro SULA
 
Senores I Senoras:
Honduras Word FUNDATION
Appreciable se6nores.
The  circumstances that are passing through Our country, HONDURAS, caused
by the HURRICANE MITCH force to us to go to that one noble organization in 
request of humanitarian aid to be able to mitigate the multiple necessities 
of our compatriots in suffering. At the time of writing up this one note  
we are not totally conscientious of the destruction or impact that is 
undergoing our given mother country of which it is hard being punished by 
´this climatologic phenomenon since all the vital lines have been destroyed,
agricultural, bridges, basic services (Water), Electrical energy, internal 
food Telephony, Provision, psychological , and destruction of houses,
damages, etc. By before exposed in that the Body of Firemen is participating 
and who at this moment we have finished with our existence, therefore, we 
required of the following aid:

CLOTHES (young, adult and women). MEDICINES CAMP BEDS OF CAMPAIGN, TENTS
(l0, l5 and 20) people) TOOLS (woods, tips, rakes, wheelbarrows, others)
RESCUE TEAMS (Boats l4, l6 and 20 feet). MOTORS OUTSIDE HUT, (30 and 40 feet).
LIFE-GUARD (vests for adults) VEHICULOS (even Construction all types , type of 
rescue, ambulances and other aids that are considered advisable and that can 
be of great benefit for this one great population that has been mistreated. I 
gently appreciate its attention to the present, and awaiting the same one.

Kindly.
>>>>>

Also , I got this other information that is only "official or accounted
for" but because there is going to be a population census in the areas affected 
(pretty much the hole country) the numbers of dead people will rise 
significantly and are definetly not accurate.
 
<<<<<
The following are the latest official statistics provided by the Regional
Emergency Command II, which includes the Northern area of Honduras and are 
valid through October 29th:
 
Deaths:
 
Morazan 2
Quebrada Seca 2
Rio de Piedras 1
El Progreso 6
Guaymitas 1
Armenta 3
La Lima 18
Colon 1
Guanaja 19
Jutiapa 2
La Ceiba 2
 
Total Reported Deaths: 42
 
Destroyed Homes (these figures do not include simple flood damage):
 
Omoa 8
Villanueva 3
Olanchito 80
Potrerillos 68
El Progreso 40
Trujillo 100
Tocoa 40
Roatan 100
 
Total: 428
 
Guanaja 75 % of homes destroyed
French Harbor 1 boat
 
Total Number of Landslides Reported: 6
 
Other Damages:
 
Areas without potable water:
Omoa, Cortes, Portrerillos, San Pedro Sula
 
Areas without electricity:
Omoa, Yorito, Sulaco, Victoria, Arenales
 
Areas without communication:
El Negrito and Yoro due to flooding
Colonia El Carmen, El Progreso, Tela, Potrerillos, Cortes
 
Farmland / Crops destroyed:
An estimated 35,000 hectars
 
Maquila Production loss:
An estimated US $ 2,000,000= daily
 
Banking and Commerce - Paralyzed
 
The above information does not include the extensive damage to other
areas of the country including Tegucigalpa and Choluteca!!!
(130+ people can be added to the death list... thats how many died in the
capital city of Tegucigalpa)
>>>>>


-HELP-
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 1998 22:26:05 -0500
From: Rudy & Molly Barahona (barahona@cybergap.net)
Subject: Locating Family

My husband and I are trying to locate family in Honduras.  My husband's
father is Carlos Barahona in Rio Coco Colon, and his brother is Luis
Alonzo Barahona who works for Bnco Central or Central Bank in
Tegucigalpa, a brother in law, Arnold Mena who owns and operates the
Funeral Home called Cama Nacional in San Pedro Sula.  We also have a
friend Dra. Jacqueline Wood in Roatan.  Thank you in advance for the time
and consideration in helping us.  Rudy and Molly Barahona


-HELP-
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 1998 21:46:44 EST
From: Picara16@aol.com
Subject: family Rubio Hernandez

We would like to know any information about our family living in Tiloarque,
Tegucigalpa.  The name is Marcial Rubio and family phone number (504)
233-3308.  PLEASE, we are trying to get in touch with anyone but we get no
answer.  If you have any information please write back.  Thank you

Zoila L. Hernandez
(703) 913-0147- home phone
Lhernan993@aol.com- email address


-HELP-
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 1998 21:16:08 -0600
From: John Bunton (mojo@candw.ky)
Subject: Sister in Utila

Hi there. My sister Jennifer Lowrey is on Utila and we've heard nothing since
Tuesday the 27th. We keep hearing reports about Roatan and Guanaja but nothing
about Utila. Any reports/news on that island? She's a Canadian diving
instructor there. Anybody with information please contact:
gillian@forcefour.com
&/or
mojo@candw.ky

Thanks,
Scott and Nadine


-HELP-
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 1998 21:06:40 EST
From: Lynn105537@aol.com
Subject: Finding friends

We are trying to contact Richard Collier (Punta Gorda) and Lyle Burke (West
end) on Roatan.  Lynn & Eric  609-466-2741, fax 609-466-2702, e-mail
lorr@calkinsnewspapers.com.  Thank you for your help.


-UPDATE- (see earlier message)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 1998 19:49:43 -0600
From: Lewis & Holly Nihiser (lnihiser@swbell.net)
Subject: re those asking about honky tonk

For those asking about the Honky Tonk, Harold and Sandra. Sailing vessle
Honky Tonk was sold some time back. Harold was known to be working at
Utila Lodge as of 3 weeks ago. Whether or not this helps your
search......


-HELP-
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 1998 17:49:08 -0800
From: Jim Cross (J_cross@bc.sympatico.ca)
Subject: Trujillo

My brother, John Cross lives in Trujillo.  I last heard from him on
Monday October, 26.    If anyone has any news from Trujillo please post
it or reply to this message.


-NEWS-
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 1998 15:18:31 -0800
From: Michael Bennett (mjbennet@ix.netcom.com)
Subject: News

Heard from Roatan today.  The road from French Harbor to Oakridge is OK
and not damaged.  The water came up in French Harbor to near the Maple
Leaf (Builder) shop but receeded.  We are building a house at the
junction of the Punta Gorda Road and the Diamond Head Road.  We only
lost the tar paper on the roof (put on before the tiles) so no problem
on the ridge.  Will be going to Roatan on 11 November (TACA willing) so
can help more then.

Michael Bennett


-RELIEF-
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 1998 15:54:31 -0700
From: 3divers@roadrunner.com
Subject: relief for Guanaja

Gert,

Do you or anyone else know of an airline that might be willing to ship
relief goods from Albuquerque, NM to Florida at a free or reduced rate?
I head a group of divers who are collecting food, medical supplies and
clothing for shipment to Guanaja.  We are trying to ship the boxes ASAP
to Florida to be put on a ship heading for Guanaja.  Free or reduced
cost shipping will allow us to send more durable goods.  Any suggestions
would be appreciated.  TACA does not fly to Albuquerque, NM.  Please
respond to:  3divers@roadrunner.com.  Thanks.



People in Southeast Texas...please help in making this relief 
effort a huge success! Things needed really needed can be found
here -Gert

-RELIEF-
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 1998 16:16:13 -0600
From: Kendall C. Crawford (kcc37@hal-pc.org)
To: Gert van Dijken (gert@gobeach.com)
Cc: Rhonda Kincaid (FLKINCAID@prodigy.net),
    Andy Crawford c/o Bay Island Computer Services (bicomput@hondutel.hn)
Subject: Relief Resource for Bay Islands of Honduras

Gert -- and Andy and folks on Utila

Tidewater Marine plans to send a relief ship to the Bay Islands leaving
Amelia Louisiana (near Morgan City) on Saturday November 7th.
Non-perishible donations can be brought to 7707 Harborside Drive in
Galveston  TX [phone 409-744-9500 Monday - Contact person there should be
Robert Baisden]. Things brought to Galveston should be there by Friday Nov
6th. In Louisiana donations can be brought to to 200 Ford Industrial Road
in Amelia [contact person there is Mr. Richard Carline 1-800-683-8433 --
alternate there is Mr. Wayne Martin]  They plan to bring water as well as
food and are seeking roofing tin to help rebuild houses.

I'm still looking to see if anyone is moving things by air.

Ken Crawford
8601 Lupton Lane, Houston TX 77055
713-464-6866  (FAX 713-827-8037)
e-mail  KCC37@HAL-PC.ORG


-HELP-
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 1998 17:01:32 EST
From: Wil4jazz@aol.com
Subject: Fantome

Has anyone anywhere seen the Fantome? It's a 282-foot-long, 4-masted schooner,
flagship of Windjammer Barefoot Cruises that was last known to be near Roatan.
It hasn't been heard from since Tuesday. We once sailed with its Capt. Guyan
and are very worried about him and his crew. Also, we are concerned about
Harold and Sandra aboard the Honky Tonk, which is normally docked at Fantasy
Island on Roatan. Has anyone heard from them?

Harriet Williamson
E-mail: wil4jazz@aol.com

More details about S/V Fantome see this earlier message -Gert

-RELIEF-
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 1998 14:25:35 -0700
From: Jean Greatorex (jean@vena.com)
Subject: Cayman Relief

Gert,

I do not know whether this inforamtion has been posted or not,
but here is the status of the relief from the Cayman Islands.
I just got off the phone with their relief agency:

A plane will fly out of Caymans tomorrow (Sunday) carrying supplies
and one reporter. It will be landing in Roatan and supplies transported
by boat to Guanaja.

On Tuesday a ship will leave from the Caymans carrying more supplies.
The passage will take 2 days.

On Thursday a barge will be departing from the Caymans also carrying
various relief supplies.

All vessels will have not only food, but blankets, tents, clothing,
and other emergency supplies.

I will be talking to the Caymans tomorrow.

Gert, also the emergency bank account for relief funds here on the west
coast of the states that was posted as "West Peak" has now been properly
organized and is being handled by the Unitariona Church in Washington state.
Here is the address to be posted:

BAY ISLANDS RELIEF FUND
UNIVERSITY UNITARIAN CHURCH
6556  35th Ave. NE
Seattle, WA    98115

Any funds already sent to West Peak account will automaticcaly be transferred
to this account.At preent we can only handle monetary donations, but will
be working on donations of goods just as soon as we can organize transport
to Brownsville or Tampa.

Thanks for posting this.

Jeanne

PS. Terry great news - my husband, David, called this morning on his
battered but working satellite telephone. 6 people and 3 dogs are okay
at the west end of Guanaja. Have food for about three days.

Thanks for your concern.


-HELP- -NEWS-
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 1998 15:28:31 +0000
From: georgep@ix.netcom.com
Subject: Guanaja

Does anyone know if Guanaja is receiving supplies at this point? I spoke
to the Honduran Consulate in NY and they said helicopters are going in
and out dropping supplies off. Can anyone confirm? Its been 4-5 days and
another few days to wait won't do!


-HELP- -NEWS-
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 1998 11:40:03 +0000
From: Delta Rentals (deltar@netsys.hn)
Subject: Casa Playa, Parrott Tree, Roatan

Eva, Tibor and Adam Buna are all fine.  We are in San Pedro Sula.  The
flooding here is great and the runways are presently under water.  They
think that in 2 or 3 days time planes may be able to land and take off.

If we find out more about Roatan and if its possible to go there, we
will try, otherwise, we will return to the States as soon as we are
permitted.

If anyone knows of the conditions in Roatan (ie. roads, airport, etc.),
we would greatly appreciate hearing from you.  Also, if anyone has
information on Parrot Tree and or our house which we call Casa Playa, we
would like to hear from you.

We are very concerned about our many friends who would have rode out the
storm there and would like to know how they fared, especially Harold and
Sandra on the Honkey Tonk, Eva at Sandy Bay, Wolfgang with Scuba
Romance, Brian and Lisa at Marble Hill, Pat and Gerry Hale at First
Bight, Bob and Karen Schray, John Edwards, Avril, Maurico, etc...

We are going to move into the Hotel Bolivar this afternoon.  Their phone
number is 504 553 3218 or Fax 504 553 4823.

You can send us E-mail at deltar@netsys.hn


-HELP-
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 1998 13:50:14 EST
From: MChaplwd@aol.com
Subject: Praying for word on father in Guanaja

My father is (Capt.) J.C. Morgan who had a fishing cabin in Bannaca Bight.
Last word from Don Pearly was Tuesday morning he "fine" and had taken his
fishing boat to the "airport".  We have had conflicting reports that Capt.
Al's house at the airstrip is gone.  This was where we assumed he was.  Then
we heard that the water-taxi lady's house was gone and not Al's.  Wednesday
afternoon the Embassy reported that he was a-okay but I think they get their
reports from Don Pearly who I understand is at Baymen B Club and could not get
further than 10 feet out the door because of debris on Thursday!

Anyway, my mother is desperate for some word as she has planned a trip for
over a year to Italy and is scheduled to leave Sunday (11/1) in the morning.
Mom and Dad had planned to return to home to East Tennessee together on Nov.
15.  Even if Dad can't get back then . . . Mom needs to know if he is okay.

PLEASE . . . someone let us know if they have seen him alive and well.  He was
well acquainted with "Arlo" at Lo Cay.  I think he knew Jim Miller.  His
neighbors were Gilbert and Petey (a diver) at Bannaca.  He was also knew Emma
and Judith there  (sorry, these are the only names I know and some of the
people I remember when I was there).  He was also friendly with "Yo" a german
married to Salena a local girl.   Could some one please drop some of these
names and ask if they have seen him since the hurricane?????????   We are
extremely anxious to know something about him.  We know it will be hard for
him to call us.  But if someone could just let us know if he is okay.

My mothers  number:  (423) 448-6402

My number:  (423) 856-2800 ( if you get a recording . . . please leave a
message, I'm online.

Thank you in advance.

Marilyn Chappell


-UPDATE- (see earlier message)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 98 13:12:49 -0800
From: SG Johnson (suzie@mail.ptd.net)
Subject: Ian Johnson

Gert:

Thank you for everything.  My son Ian Johnson called me today, Oct 31
about 10:00 AM.  He is fine.  Things are still a little hectic there (he
called from the Hondotel.  As I was talking to him he said the sun was
breaking through the clouds.  My prayers are with everyone.  Thank you
again.


-HELP-
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 1998 10:37:05 -0800
From: "Tod Gerhardt (888) 602-5650" (todg@earthlink.net)
Subject: Looking For Friend in Honduras

Dear Gert,

I'm looking for some friends of mine. I hope you or someone out their
can give me some good news.  Their names are Daisy Yolanda, Mejia Lara,
Dolores Lara.   They live in Progreso.  Also the Echenique family who
lives in La Lima.

Tod


-HELP-
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 1998 13:27:01 -0500
From: Tom Brownell (cockatoo@aliens.com)
Subject: Sandy Bay area.

Hello Gert,
First, thank you so very much for providing this
link to our friends and loved ones in the Bay
Islands.  We have been hoping to read of news of
our friends, Tim and Barb Blanton, the Bobby
Rieman family, Monique Montoya, and too many
others to mention.  We're also wondering if anyone
has any news of the destruction in the Sandy Bay
Subdivision where our home is.  We are adjacent to
Sea Dancer Villas.
We have scraped together what little money we have
to send, and are boxing up some supplies that will
be on their way soon.  Our thoughts and prayers
are with all down there.  God bless you all.  Tom
and Mary Brownell, Traverse City, MI
cockatoo@aliens.com


-UPDATE- (see earlier message)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 1998 09:33:06 PST
From: Meghan McCrea (meghan_mccrea@hotmail.com)
Subject: Thank You

Dear Gert:

I just wanted to thank you for posting my bulletin about my brother
Patrick McCrea on Roatan.  I received an e-mail last night from a girl
who saw the bulletin.  She said that my brother was safe and doing okay,
and I just called the hotel this morning and they confirmed he was fine
(but was very tired and sleeping).

[...]

Meghan McCrea, Vancouver, Canada.


-HELP-
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 1998 11:32:13 -0600
From: Lori Pace (loripace@dialnet.net)
Subject: looking for friend in Honduras

I am looking for information on Jack Myers, an evangelist from Oklahoma,
who is down there on a mission trip.  Our church is in prayer for him,
and would appreciate a current update.  loripace@dialnet.net


-NEWS-
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 1998 09:02:12 -0800
From: FLKINCAID (FLKINCAID@prodigy.net)
Subject: Utila News

We spoke to our good friends, Harry and Althea Jackson at Sharkey's
Resort on Utila, yesterday morning.  Utila and the adjacent keys
sustained some damage, but all are safe-NO DEATHS.  The airport is under
water, some roads washed out, some homes and commercial buildings
damaged, and only two docks left standing west of Laguna Beach resort.
The keys are awash and their connecting bridge is gone.  Boats were
"hidden" in the lagoons.  We haven't heard if any were damaged.  The
main problem at this time is a food supply.  The residents have banded
together and are pooling and sharing their food.  They have been told
that relief supplies go to the worst hit first, (Guanaja, etc.), so it
may be awhile before supplies get to them.  However, everyone we were in
contact with was in good humor----"Just felt lucky to be alive".  They
said they could wait at least another 24 years before another Hurricane.

If you need a contact on the island, we have two that would be helpful.

The Jackson's/Sharkey's   Phone or fax: 011-504-425-3212
                          E-mail: hjackson@hondutel.hn

Bay Island Computer Services (a place on Utila that anyone can send and
receive E-mail messages)  E-mail: bicomput@hondutel.hn


-HELP-
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 1998 11:56:31 EST
From: Bgarnertn@aol.com
Subject: Missing Father in Guanaja

We are desperately trying to find out anything about our father JC Morgan who
was in Banacca on Guanaja during the hurricane. The last time we spoke with
him was Sat. We know the conditions are terrible with the flooding & we feel
that he can't contact us. He had a small house there but we feel sure it is
washed away probably along with his boat. We have been in contact with Bayman Bay
but they don't know anything about our father yet. If you have any information
about JC Morgan please let us know. Our prayers are with all the islanders. Thanks
bgarnertn@aol.com


-HELP-
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 1998 10:52:40 EST
From: DBHICKS@aol.com
Subject: Info please

Gert,
I'm a missionary and am supposed to be going to Punta Gorda, Roatan in a few
months to work in a medical clinic there run by World Gospel Mission
missionaries.  I was wondering if you have heard about the damage done to it.
Also, I was in Honduras back in March in a little town called San Juan Pueblo
ESE of San Pedro Sula?  Any news from there?  Thanks.
Christi


-HELP-
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 1998 10:23:36 EST
From: Guerrant@aol.com
Subject: Liz and Bill Starcke - Cabana Roatana

Hi, we are the family of Liz and Bill Starcke, who run Cabana Roatana on West
Bay Beach on Roatan.  We last heard from them last Sunday, October 25th.  If
anyone has heard anything or spoken with them, please let us know.  Our e-mail
address is guerrant@aol.com

Thank you,

Ginny (Liz's sister) and Jeff Guerrant
Glenview, Illinois


-NEWS-
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 1998 09:44:54 -0500
From: RUSSELL JULIAN (JULMECH@worldnet.att.net)
Subject: ROATAN HONDURAS

I have just gotten off the phone with my friend, Raul owner of the
Executive inn. He has told me that roatan has much damage to the north
shore however reports no lose of life unlike Guanaja and the mainland
which have been devastated and are in desperate need of food and medical
supplies. Please put out a plea for all viewers to call their
Congressperson and relief organizations to reach out for help for these
people. With conventional means of distribution gone all help is needed
to feed and shelter these victims of hurricane mitch. I have contacted
numerous food chains in the states as well as pharmacudical firms for
donations. I have gotten some favorable responses that they will send
donations to the red cross relief effort. My prayers are with all in
effected area and will continue to seek help for the area.
 
Thank you  Russell Julian 


-HELP- -NEWS-
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 1998 15:29:51 +0100
From: heidi bendele (heidi.bendele.kuen@t-online.de)
Subject: Guanaja

Dear Gert,
I´m Heidi from Germany and found your information about the hurricane Mitch.
Thank you that you give the possibility to get information and have contact.

Some people in Germany wants to help, too. We are in contact to Jeanne
Greatorex. I know David, living in West Peak, Guanaja. Last year I stood there.
I Hope David is okay.
My family lives in La Ceiba. And until now I got no contact with them. But I
have a good feeling that they are all okay.
Maybe anybody knows somthing about Claus and Annette Rumm from La Ceiba. Where
they stay now.
Thanks and good luck to all,
Heidi

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