A LITTLE BIT OF SUNSHINE

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I would like to share with everyone an e-mail that I recieved from Marla and Acy Cooper- who are in Venice, Louisiana.
Many members were part of the Stuff-A-Camper drive that sent alot of donations, money and 3 campers to house people that lost thier homes to Hurricane Katrina. I was proud to be able to go along and work side by side with Admin, Wahoonbox, Capt. D, and Flatbottom to bring some smiles to the people and children of Venice La. I just wanted to let our members know that thier efforts were really appreciated and this e-mail just adds more proof.
Marla and Acy are the owners of the Riverside Restaurant which is where we set up the campers and all the tables full of donations.

It makes me proud to be a part of the Sportfishermen.com family! I watched two of my DVD's from Venice just this past Saturday and let me tell you all, that it still strike home!

Here is a small part of what Marla had to say:



Hello Barry!
Good to hear from you. Acy told me that he spoke to John about the campers.
Let me first say that we sure appreciate all the help that you all have
given to us and our community.
I have been so busy with work. We still aren't full staffed so we had to cut
our hours, 11am till 6pm. At least we get the lunch crowd!
I have gotten back into politics, well at least I am trying to. I am running
in the election for District Council Representative. I'm in the run off
which will be November 9th. (against the incumbent) I sure hope I win. I
have so much to do in our community to rebuild and get our residents home.
Acy has been so busy with work. He goes out trawling for shrimp just about
every night.
Its still not the same down here...a little cleaner and a few more people
but we will all make it.
We bought a mobile home, we down sized..32x56..its not the Ritz but its
beginning to feel like home again, which is great!


Please keep in touch and let everyone know that you all are in my prayers
each night. We speak often of all the help that ya'll gave the community!
Thanks a million!!
Marla

[Jer]

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It really does make me feel great!!!

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Loved to read that this early in the AM....Heck getting a heart felt thankyou is good anytime.



Tom

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Barry-

That gave me a nice tingly feeling first thing this morning...... great!