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To: Dan A Ellis <danellis3@juno.com>

Cc: Elaine Reese <bootchie2005@yahoo.com>

Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 17:38:45 -0700 (PDT)

Subject: Re: Significant Updates

Dear Mr. Ellis,

Whom do I thank for including me on this news sheet? I dare say it was Elaine or Marion Reese. They are my dearest friends in the world.. "Katrina" ran them one way and me another.

In October, I plan to move from this apartment in Lewisville, TX to an Assisted Living facility in Fairhope, AL, where the Reeses recently bought a beautiful house, which Elaine soon made into a beautiful home..

In 1992, my late wife, Elvy and I moved from Mandeville to our brand new house at 100 Fernwood in Timber Ridge, Pass Christian. She passed away in Auguast, 2000.

I volunteered at the Library for two years and I still keep in touch with Sally James, by e-mail.

Kindest personal regards,

Art Pengelley

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From: Jim Schmitt [mailto:jim@bayviewinc.com]

Sent: Friday, June 23, 2006 7:41 AM

To: ceasterling@mindspring.com

Subject: For Dissemination

Cindy,

As you know, the Planning Commission’s public hearing on the SmartCode is next Wednesday, the 28 at 5:30 PM at the West Harrison Center on Espy Ave. The Planning Commission has only two copies of their proposal available for public viewing, one at City Hall and one at the Permit Office. These copies are not annotated and do not indicate what changes have been made from the plan that was developed during the public charrettes in February. Additional hard copies are available by special order at $110.00 per copy. The Commission has chosen not to make copies available electronically, either on disc or via the internet.

Therefore I have set up a website where citizens can go to review the proposed changes as well as the original documents at:

http://www.bayviewinc.com/SmartCode

The major proposed changes are:

Completely revised the Regulating Plan, which is the heart of the actual application of the Code, to closely reflect our old zoning maps.

Deleted all of the detailed maps with specific recommendations for development within the downtown area and the east end of town.

Removed the statutory requirement to hold public hearings on requests for Variances.

Added 3 floors of allowed building height, from 1-story to 4-stories, in the downtown area between Scenic Drive and Highway 90.

Added one floor to allowed building heights in T-5 Zones

From 3 floors to 4 floors in the downtown area

From 4 floors to 5 floors at the east end of town

Please note that because of changes in the new FEMA required heights and the way building heights are measured that a 5-story building on the beach at the east end of town could actually be 90 high above the ground, versus the 50 feet allowed under the existing ordinance. Please see the “Comparative Building Heights Elevations” page.

Removed all Historic Preservation constraints from all vacant lots or destroyed historic structures.

This provision essentially removes all architectural standards from downtown and all of Scenic Drive that was destroyed or is otherwise currently vacant.

Removed virtually all architectural and parking recommendations for building in the T-5 Zones, including the downtown area.

Increased recommended Building Unit Densities:

From 10 units/acre to 20 units/acre in T-4 Zones

From 20 units/acre to 30 units/acre in T-5 & T-5.1 Zones

Re-zoned the area on the west side of Henderson Ave. at Bayou Portage for 5-story commercial development.

This is the same parcel area that was just turned down for rezoning by the Commission a few weeks ago.

The hearing next week may be the only opportunity for the citizens of Pass Christian to be heard, so it is of the utmost importance that everyone attend the meeting and voice their opinions.

Wednesday, June 28th at 5:30 PM at the West Harrison Center on Espy Ave.

Thanks,

Jim Schmitt

jim@bayviewinc.com

228-452-9585

228-332-2404

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From: "Jimmy" <bajajim@cableone.net>

To: <dan@passchristian.net>

Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 09:09:19 -0500

Subject: Heather Thomas passing

Remembering Heather Thomas, of Timber Ridge, who passed away on May 27, 2006, in Ridgeland MS. We will have a gathering at the Pass Christian Golf Club on Sunday, June 25, from 1-2 pm to celebrate her life. All friends welcome.

Thank you Elaine Reese

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From: "Perrault, Taryn A" <Taryn.Perrault@BellSouth.com>

To: <Danellis3@juno.com>

Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 15:26:20 -0500

Subject: Grinder Pumps

I lived in Timber Ridge sub-division and I have been waiting on a trailer now for 7 months and have been told it's on way. About 2 months ago, I was told an inspector was going to check my property and I would be contacted. I have talked to MEMA for several weeks now and was told that an inspector has inspected the property, but they could not find the report. Yesterday, I was contacted by FEMA and was told they were on their way out to my property. The FEMA representative informed me of damage to my grinder pump and that's way I never received a trailer and I cannot get one until it's fixed. I wished I had been contacted 2 months ago when the initial inspection was done, but that's any story. Anyway, do you know of anyone that fixes grinder pumps?

Thanks,

Taryn Perrault

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From: Harriette2064@aol.com

To: danellis3@juno.com

Cc: Harriette2064@aol.com

Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2006 07:44:07 EDT

Our contractor, Mark Sando, and his capable crew are 'busy as bees' working on numerous homes. Repairs to our residence, 117 Basswood Drive, which is next door to Bobby and Mary Jo Jones is progressing! After Memorial Day, locks were installed on the new doors, the grinder pump was connected, and the secondary level with two bedrooms/baths, and a small den was made habitable when the new central a/c was connected. It was after the official Memorial Day but the following weekend was memorable because we were able to spend the night!

The sheet rock crew is working in the primary living area; likewise we are considering the amenities that we'll include. Formerly our kitchen cabinets were custom made but that will not be an option this time so we'll wait for a while before designing the kitchen. In the interim, we plan to purchase a small refrigerator and place it on the landing of the upper level. Paper plates and other disposables will be the norm after the storm.

Not having a structured plan or a specific deadline is practical because we don't face too many disappointments. Previously we had 'planned' to move to PC this year, presently we don't 'plan' too far in advance, only time will tell what we'll do!

Fortunately Gary's business in Harvey, LA is stable and he's busy, and conveniently we reside nearby. Due to his work schedule, we never had the flextime to immerse in the community. Regrettably we never met you but you've become a special person to us and many other weekenders in PC who never knew you. We truly appreciate visiting your websites, and seeing the progress that is taking place in other towns along the Coast. We try to travel to PC every other week to check on the work progress. Now that the a/c and bathrooms are operating we will go more often.

Harriette Charles

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From: Erniebob1@aol.com

To: danellis3@juno.com

Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2006 06:08:23 EDT

Subject: Re: Updates

Thank you Dan.

I have received emails from your readers telling me they thought the page from my journal was special to them. If you wouldn't mind I would like to send another. It is sort of an Update on Ernie and me and a little more uplifting. I am in Los Angles / Glendale now preparing for a "House Concert," sort of a retro way of performing small interment Living Room concerts. I am looking forward to it.

Thanks again and keep up the great work that you are doing.

Bobby Allison

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From: RGC090261@aol.com

To: Dan@PassChristian.Net

Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2006 00:15:55 EDT

Subject: Pass

Dan,

Amy Hardee has already "moved" down to the Pass. She is there for the summer, helping out where needed...however needed. We leave tomorrow, and a group of about 30 from one of the Hillsborough churches will be joining us for a week of work. Sounds like fun! :)

The town is really coming along from what I hear, but still so much to be done!

Thanks for continuing to provide everyone with a way of staying connected.

Gayane

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From: Harriette2064@aol.com

To: danellis3@juno.com

Cc: Harriette2064@aol.com

Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2006 07:44:07 EDT

Dear Dan:

Gary and I were in CA last week on a visit with our son and his family. As we monitored the track and progress of the tropical storm, we wondered if you are currently living in FL?

Hopefully you're managing and making judicious decisions also. When time avails, send us an e-mail about your plans and progress. God speed to you and your family.

Harriette Charles

PS Unfortunately we are not registered voters! I believe Chipper exhibits the best interest of all residents in Pass Christian.

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From: Erniebob1@aol.com

To: danellis3@juno.com

Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 02:46:06 EDT

Subject: Re: Updates

Thank you Dan,

Because of your Web site, Ernie and I have received emails from dear friends and I know we are one of many that have been helped, informed and moved by your work.

Enclosed are pictures of before and after our home at 66 Poindexter Dr. Pass Christian. It was our paradise. Ernestine designed it and I considered it her best work. She lost most of her watercolor creations along with her stained glass work as well. We like so many others are still doing battle with Allstate and plan on staying the course.

Before and After ---and after Clean-up.

Here is the first page that I wrote when I started my journal. Being a songwriter I am encumbered with rhyme and time and of course substance. It is tricky to say what you really want to in three or four minutes, about the length of most popular songs. I now appreciate the freedom of prose. Please let me know what you think of, "Just Another Day In Paradise."

Thanks,

Bobby Allison

Click to read Just Another Day in Paradise

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From: "Bober, Judge Marvin" <mbober@oshrc.gov>

To: "Dan A Ellis" <danellis3@juno.com>

Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 06:45:39 -0400

Subject: RE: Updates

It is hard to fathom that anyone/thing did survive.

As you know, the beach road is “closed,” and therefore, I was unable to drive to the veteran’s cemetery over it or view the destruction.

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From: "Carl" <saints@nettally.com>

To: <dan@passchristian.net>

Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2006 20:47:48 -0400

Subject: Pirate's Cove

Hello, I came upon the Bay St. Louis website while doing some online research about some places my wife and I visited last weekend. She grew up in Gulfport and I grew up north of there in Waynesboro. We were staying with her parents in their new home in Biloxi (their old home in Gulfport was heavily damaged by floodwaters during Katrina). We took the opportunity to drive from the east Biloxi bridge to Waveland visiting places that meant a lot to us that are now gone or heavily damaged. I took a lot of photos during that time and am planning to write a series of blog entries about the photos as well as my memories. One of the places I visited was what is left of the old Pirate’s Cove restaurant on U.S. 90 over in Pass Christian/Long Beach (I never could figure out where Long Beach ended and Pass Christian began). I am trying to find a picture of the exterior of Pirate’s Cove pre-Katrina but can’t find any online. Would you happen to know of such a picture and if so, would you email me a copy? I would give proper credit to whomever took the photo. I know this is a longshot, but your sites had so many excellent photos that I thought I’d ask. Thank you,

Carl McCaskey

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From: "Denzil M. Bell" <dmbell1@verizon.net>

Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2006 19:24:22 -0400

Subject: Packing for the next Pass Christian trip

I want to take the time to thank everyone associated with the "Charity Cruise" for their support of our project, and to thank all of you who were

able to attend the event and help-out.

I also want to acknowledge St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Ottawa Lake, for their generous support and donation of canned goods and food stuffs for "The Pass".

Don't forget the presentation set for June 22, at 7:00 PM at the Bedford Library. This presentation will highlight all our efforts and trips to Pass

Christian and is sponsored by "The Friends of The Library".

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From: Spenny47@aol.com

To: danellis3@juno.com

Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 11:40:38 EDT

Subject: Re: Katrina Updates

Thanks, Dan!

FYI. Some 130 teens and adults from Naperville's Knox Presbyterian Church are headed down there tonight, June 10, on three motorcoaches for a mission with Pass Christian's Presbyterian Church.

They'll be bringing art supplies and end-rolls of paper and newsprint for the youth and local artists, among cartons of books and audio/visual stuff collected by students for the library, etc.

Thanks for keeping us in the loop with your many updates. Your Web site is chockfull of information and we promote it from www.napervilleresponds.org.

Stephanie

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From: WILLAJORD@cs.com

To: danellis3@juno.com

Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 06:47:56 EDT

Subject: Re: Updates

THANKS DAN

Will and I lived on the Country Club Drive in Timber Ridge on the 9 putting green for over 7 of the best years of our lives. My heart goes out to all my friends with whom I try and keep in touch. The tragedy is overwhelming. CNN this week reported from Waveland say it had been 95% destroyed and work can't begin until they put up certain percentage of the money and they have no tax base left! Glad I'm on your list. Thanks. Marianne Jordan WillaJord@cs.com

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From: Erniebob1@aol.com

To: danellis3@juno.com

Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 00:34:48 EDT

Subject: Re: Updates

Thank you Dan for the updates. Your Web designs are fantastic!

Ernestine and I are in Montrose Colorado now and would like to send you a couple of pics of our home in the Isles. We lived at 66 Poindexter. We have some before and after that are interesting. Our home was blown off it's Concrete pilings and dumped intact (almost) across the Bayou Boisedore. Please let me know f you are interested. I have been keeping a journal and want to share a short page.

Keep up the dreat work,

Sincerely,

Bobby & Ernestine Allison

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From: elaine reese <bootchie2005@yahoo.com>

Date: Mon, 29 May 2006 19:50:00 -0700 (PDT)

Subject: Heather

I just want you all to know that Heather passed away on Saturday night, May 27, at 10:02 p.m.

we all will miss her terribly.

Bob's address in Crystal Springs is: 118 South Bennett St. 39059

his phone number is 601-892-6970

I know he would appreciate any phone calls. I do believe that we all will have a memorial to celebrate Heather's life, at the Club, soon.

I can't tell you the date yet, but as soon as something is set, I will let you all know.

we miss her........elaine

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From: Pegheacock@aol.com

To: danellis3@juno.com

Date: Mon, 29 May 2006 22:16:27 EDT

Subject: Rebuilding the Pass

Hi Dan. I just happened upon your website. We lost our home at 734 W. Beach~Jackson Colony~to Camille. We are ready to rebuild ASAP. Still haggling some with the insurance over whether we had flood or wind damage. We're hoping to have a house ready for Christmas in the Pass. What's going on down there? Are people coming back? Homes being rebuilt? Infrastructure up and running? This was my first Spring Break in 20 years to not be at the beach. I'm anxious for any news you can share.

Thanks so much.

Peggy Heacock

Shreveport, LA

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From: Spenny47@aol.com

To: danellis3@juno.com

Date: Mon, 22 May 2006 19:49:37 EDT

Subject: Re: Naperville Sister City- Story from today's Naperville Sun

Great!

Thanks, Dan!

I'll try to remember to copy you on all the press. I had hoped the reporters would send you stuff on their own, but I see they have not.

Is there anything you'd like for me to include in the next issue of Positively Naperville?

If you could provide a brief update of what's happening---even slow progress---it might inspire some more help.

Sometime if you want to see what goes on in your Sister City of Naperville, visit www.positivelynaperville.com. It's also Naperville's 175th anniversary year.

Also visit www.napervilleriverwalk.com. That's where you'll find photos of our linear park that's the centerpiece for our city. It's a natural treasure and the place I always go for peace and reflection.

Keep the faith. We're almost ready to begin our fourth modest home down there. We're hoping to build at least 20.

Also, visit www.napervilleresponds.com when you can. You'll see we're trying really hard to help.

Stephanie

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From: "Charles" <cguidroz@gulftel.com>

To: <danellis3@juno.com>

Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 06:18:38 -0500

Subject: Katrina

Dan , thanks for all the effort you have obviously put into these pages. So glad you were able to finally get some insurance. Imagine my shock when I popped onto a photo of MY condo, Pleasant Anchor at 217 Baywood.....no longer existing. We were neighbors, the first time we met, I assisted in moving your Cadilac off the street....and we met a number of times afterward here and there. I always thought you creative in the way you converted your house. I now live in Foley, AL in an adult only gated community called "The Grove".....[ The Foley Grove on the net, take a look! ] Dan, State Farm is saying that since there was storm surge, there is no windstorm coverage. I want to challege this, and was told about the only way is to take 'EYEWITNESS ACCOUNTS' of wind damage before the "surge". Can you help us with some "proof" or lead us to it?? BTW, I used to go to the Ozarks every October.....when I lived in the Memphis area, prior to retirement in TimberRidge. There certainly are a lot worser places----and I have been thinking about a "look-see" in either Ark, or North Alabama for perhaps a very small "summer place"--- perhaps an RV or nice trailer in a first class park-and closer to most of my kids. If we can get State Farm to provide funds enough to re-build, [we've received the "Flood Ins. payment- but it isn't sufficient to rebuild 12 units, maybe about 8units???], I would consider moving back to "The Pass" Hope you are well and continue occasional "MEMOS" to the Pass. Wouldn't mind being on your list for such.

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From: "Huey Bang" <hueybang@cableone.net>

To: "Dan A Ellis" <danellis3@juno.com>

Date: Tue, 16 May 2006 08:00:07 -0500

Subject: Re: City Council meeting

Our job as Aldermen is to do what's "best" and "right" for the City of Pass Christian. That is what we "try" to do. I can certainly understand that it

may not seem that way to the public, but that's exactly what we did last night. Anyone who was at that meeting last night noticed that there was

more media there than has been in Pass Christian in a long time. Rather than create more bad publicity for the City of Pass Christian and drag our name through the mud, the board made an "advised" decision to postpone our action for two weeks. Our hope and anticipation is that this problem will resolve itself in such a way that every citizen in Pass Christian will be "best" served by the decision of their Board of Aldermen. The public should know that we "sometimes" have information available to us as the City leaders that leads us to make decisions that we would not make otherwise.

Just know that we "all" have the best interests of Pass Christian at heart and will always do what we "think" is best for our City.

Huey L. Bang, RMR, CRR

Fish-Man Reporting Services

Phone (228)452-4403

Fax (228)452-4051

e-mail: hueybang@cableone.net

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From: beachwalker98@juno.com

To: dan@passchristian.net

Date: Mon, 15 May 2006 21:29:14 -0500

Subject: City Council meeting

After tonight's City Council meeting I'm speechless. How can five

seemingly intelligent people be so effectively played by the mayor?

Am I the only one bewildered by their actions (or lack thereof)?

I'm beginning to wonder if any of them are capable of making any firm

decisions at all. Maybe we need a new election to "clean house" and

start all over again.

We've wasted enough time in this "Where's the Mayor?" game already.

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From: "Cindy Easterling" <ceasterling@mindspring.com>

To: "Cindy Easterling" <ceasterling@mindspring.com>

Date: Mon, 15 May 2006 10:18:48 -0500

Subject: FW: Planning Commission - IMPORTANT!

Dear Protect the Pass members and Friends,

The Planning Commission will be having a meeting tomorrow (Tuesday, May 16) at 2 p.m. to review planning and zoning changes. At this point and time, we do not know where the meeting will be...but it is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that you let PC Planning Commission members and Aldermen know your feelings regarding high rises and commercial development in the City of Pass Christian. Our future is at stake.

Contact info for PC Planning Commission members and aldermen is available on our website: www.protectthepass.com.... on the "Mission" page. Or you can contact City Hall for the info (228-452-3311 or 452-3310).

I am attaching exerpts from e-mails ...trying to let you know that it is crucial to let PC Planning Commission members know what you want your town to be.

Thanks for your support.

From: Gayla Schmitt [mailto:gayla@bayviewinc.com]

Sent: Friday, May 12, 2006 9:47 AM

To: 'WILLBARR@aol.com'

Subject: RE: Planning Commission - SmartCode!~

Will,

I am very happy to hear that you feel this way. ” The involvement of the CITIZENS OF PASS CHRISTIAN is the solution.

I am going to stick to my guns on this to the end; IT IS THE CITIZENS OF PASS CHRISTIAN THAT WILL DETERMINE THE FUTURE OF PASS CHRISTIAN, THEY ARE THE EXPERTS”

It is that very input from our citizens that those experts used to set up the SmartCode. In our “bedroom” community, I would like to be able to walk around the block on a sidewalk without being hit by a car. I would like to walk to a bookstore or coffee shop in town. At the moment I see that you have developed a plan for 7 story buildings (plus 2 flood levels). That is high-rise and then some. THE CITIZENS said “the trees the limit”, even our aldermen said it. The citizens also said loud and clear that they want to preserve our history, heritage and culture.

If you don’t want a 7 story condo in your backyard, then probably no one else does. Once one is there, it devalues all property around it and pretty soon everyone has sold out to them. Then our town is nothing but condo’s on the front and trailers in the back.

I don’t believe that you are to blame for this situation we are in, as I think you have similar values as most of our citizens. I think the problem is that there are not enough people on the board speaking out and that the board asked people to stay away from the workshops and we were polite enough to comply. Now the board does not seem to know what the citizens want.

Thank you for your continued work on this. Stick to your guns – we need it!

Gayla

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From: "Bob Wisniewski" <bobw648@hotmail.com>

To: Dan@PassChristian.Net

Date: Sun, 14 May 2006 03:07:44 +0000

Subject: Mayor's pay

Forget cutting his pay, just vote him out. Enough is enough and he should realize its time to step down. Where is he getting the energy to get a lawer but cant help the town?

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wilma@mscoastchamber.com>

Dan, please add Bedford Township, Michigan to our Sister City list. They have been down about 6 times with lots of contributions and volunteers since October, and have officially adopted Pass Christian as a Sister City.

I believe Exton, Pennsylvania will become a Sister City as well. They sent 5 18-wheeler truck loads of furniture and “stuff” to the Salvation Army tent last week. 2 were unloaded in the Pass Christian facility and the other 3 were sent to the Pass Christian storage area with the Salvation Army in Biloxi (for our citizens). In order to get some of these items, citizens will need to complete a “Needs Assessment” form at the Salvation Army tent in the Pass.

Thanks,

Wilma

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From: Kunamola@aol.com

To: Dan@PassChristian.Net

Date: Thu, 11 May 2006 08:26:03 EDT

Subject: Alderman report

Please let the alderman know how important his weekly report is for those who are not in The Pass. I understand that it is frustrating for him to rehash the night's meeting but many of us need this weekly information to help cope with what has and is happening in PC.

Thank you both for continuing to keep this information on the Internet. You are providing a valuable link in the communication web for many family and friends.

Elizabeth Stewart Gibson

Herndon VA

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To: <Jaime.Benavides@dhs.gov>

Cc: <dan@passchristian.net>

Date: Wed, 10 May 2006 14:57:38 -0500

Dear Mr. Benavides,

I just read you letter to Dan Ellis in Pass Christian, MS. where I lived before Katrina hit. My home was at 1010 W. Beach Blvd. which is between Sherman St. and Elliot St. on Hwy 90. Most of my lost possessions (that I was able to find) were in my own lot and to the west and northwest of my lot which would be between Elliot and Boisdore Streets. Our lot was next to one of the few houses that survived the storm- an old 2-story concrete house that many people refer to as "the castle house".

I lost many coins that my father and his father had collected over many years. I had placed all these coins in a bag to take with me when I evacuated, but in the panic of packing up and leaving, I left the bag on the floor of my bedroom. I have actually found some of them, but very few. The ones you found may not be the ones I lost, as you mentioned they were packaged "in a distinctive manner that only the owner would know". The coins I lost were not packaged in such a distinctive fashion. Some of my coins were 1st issue coins that were in clear plastic holders. Each holder contained a coin of each denomination. The bag had a blue stripe on the top and bottom of the bag. The others coins were very old silver dollars, fifty-cent pieces, and quarters (silver). Some of them were wrapped in paper rolls and were then placed in a plastic bag. There may have been some in a small leather box with a rubber band holding it closed. There was also one old gold-piece (I think it was a $5 coin). If the coins were found in the areas described above (the west end of Pass Christian), and have not been claimed, could I make arrangements to see them -just to be certain that they are not mine?

My family, including my husband and I, my sister, my brother, and my parents lost everything. We lost all the heirlooms and family history handed down from 5 generations. Many of the items I was able to salvage and left on my property to pick up later were looted. And most of what was left from the looters was bulldozed by the Army Corp of Engineers. My parents' and brother's house was one block away from me on the corner of Boisdore St. and Hwy. 90. My sister's house was in Bay St. Louis. None of us are able to live on the coast now, but plan to rebuild in the future.

Thank you so very much for everything you did for all of us on the coast. You were wonderful to volunteer to help us, and to take so much care to be sure the things you found were inventoried and a police report filed. We are very grateful for your help. You sound like the kind of person the world needs more of.

Very truly yours,

Dena Fair Daly

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Dan,

I drove down with a close friend in December with a truck of supplies and stayed for several days to volunteer with the AmeriCorp Team in Pass. Attached are several photos from my trip. We also had a free lance videographer with us who has put together a short clip we use up here to help continue to spread the word about volunteering and the need for help-I will contact him today and try to find a way to get you a copy if you are interested in that as well.

The organization I am a part of is called Adam’s Ants-we have a network of just over 100 people in 19 states that have committed themselves to being a part of the solution to this horrific experience you all have survived in the Gulf Coast. I will forward you a copy of our last newsletter-please know we have not forgotten.

In our thoughts and prayers

Julie A. Coughlin

GMR ? Account Supervisor ? 5000 S. Towne Drive ? New Berlin, WI 53151 ? Direct 262.780.6154 ? Fax 262.786.2478 ? Mobile 414.467.2275 ? jcoughlin@gmrlive.com

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From : Thomas OConnor <thomas.oconnor@the-spa.com>

Subject : Good news Date : Mon, Apr 10, 2006 10:34 PM

Dear Mr. Ellis my daughter and her husband who previously lived in Pass Christian,MS before Hurricane Katrina and now live in Granby,Massachusetts.

Their names are Jon & Tricia Monson and they lived @ 350 Lorraine Ave in the Pass. They lived there for four months before losing everything. Jon was in the US Navy and had just returned from Guam. While the good news is that on April 6th,2006 they had their first child born. A little girl named Margaret Mae Monson (Maggie Mae) They were really happy before the Hurricane and made many friends Our prayers are with the Gulf Coast residents ---- Tom O'Connor

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From: "Trey Campbell" <jwc@ccla.com>

To: "'Dan Ellis'" <danellis3@juno.com>

Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 11:26:38 -0600

With the harbor still closed, we won't be able to have much of a Blessing festival this year. We've decided to sell Commemorative t-shirts anyway; for the scholarship it funds is more important now than ever. See the attached design. This is our tenth year to provide a $ 1000 scholarship to a graduating senior at Pass High School.

Shirts are VERY LIMITED this year. The price is $ 15.00 per shirt; which includes postage for shipping anywhere in the contiguous US.

We have all adult sizes S - XXL, and some youth sizes. They make a great gift; especially for folks volunteering in our recovery effort.

We will accept orders until around April 18.

To order, send a check or money order to: Blessing of the Fleet P.O. Box 836 Pass Christian, MS 39571. For more information call 1-800-333-2252 (8 am - 5 pm M-F) and ask for Betty or Trey.

Please include Name, Complete Ship To Address, Phone #, shirt size(s), and $ 15.00 for each shirt.

Trey Campbell

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>From: "Cindy Easterling" <ceasterling@mindspring.com>

>To: "Cindy Easterling" <ceasterling@mindspring.com>

>Subject: FW: Insurance Problems??

>Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2006 14:41:00 -0600

A business reporter with a major national newspaper who has done some economic reporting on the effects of Katrina is looking at insurance company performance in 2005. He's interested in why the insurance companies have been so profitable in a time when you might think they would have taken a hit after the storms, and is interested in the stories of people who are struggling to get fair settlements on their damage from their companies. If anyone is -still- wrestling with their insurance company or their adjusters, and would like to share your experience with him, please let me know. He's particularly interested in issues dealing with Allstate. (The

company clearly realizes they have a PR problem here - they just bought the rights to the Sugar Bowl.)

>Gibbons

>504-342-4619

>504-301-5416 (mobile)

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From: "Don Walter" <dwalter1126@cableone.net>

To: <dan@Passchristian.net>

Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2006 08:22:32 -0600

Subject: 116 VISTA BEFORE & AFTER pictures

We lived at 116 Vista Drive until 2001 when we moved to Diamondhead. We had it rented from Mar 2002 until 8/29/2005. We plan to rebuild and move back to the Pass but are not sure when. Probably when and if construction costs come down (2-3 years).

Don Walter/Oceanographer

Naval Research Laboratory

Seafloor Sensing Team

Stennis Space Center, MS 39529

Ph: (228) 688-5478

Email: don.walter@nrlssc.navy.mil

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From: "Robyn Greenberg" <tweetyheart@comcast.net>

To: <danellis3@juno.com>

Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 22:31:06 -0800

Subject: looking for someone in Pass Christian. Please read.

Hi. My name is Robyn and I have a dear friend who I traveled to do mission work some years ago. She lives/d in Pass Christian and I have not been able to reach her since the hurricane. Is there any message board out there matching people up who are estranged from each other? Yours is the one I found when I did a google search on pass christian casualties, thinking the very worst that perhaps they didn't' make it. She is young, about 23 and I'm not much older 26. I live in California so it's hard to do much from here. She lived at 1020 West Beach and the number I have for her doesn't work. Her name is Kathleen Currie. She lived with both parents and two brothers. Anyhow, if you can get back to me either way on any information you can, my number is 415-370-4080 and my name is Robyn Greenberg. If you know of her please pass this message on to her. I'll be thinking of all of you down there and praying that everyone can get past this and come out stronger than before.

God Bless,

Robyn

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From: Rick Ralls <rralls1@yahoo.com>

To: dan@Passchristian.net

Date: 22 Mar 2006 17:48:12 -0800

Subject: I was working in the food tent

Hello Dan,

My name is Rick Ralls, and I was in your city 10 days after Katrina with the Joy Wallace Catering team

that set up the food tents at the school across from the church. These are some of the photos I took on

the 2 short breaks I had between the meal periods. The month I spent in your city was the most

meaningful and soul satisfying experience of my life.

Copy and Paste into your browser in order to see Rick's photos during Sept and Oct 2005.

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/rralls1/album?.dir=/e6e4&.src=ph&.tok=phcVKmEBGJq9xA3O

Dear Dan,

Thank you for your reply and for posting the photo album to your website. I left Miami for Pass Christian on September 12 and returned October 19. Not being a very religious person, I found it interesting that it was

due to a wish I made to God that I believe I was allowed this incredible experience.

My brother is a doctor and volunteered to help in search and rescue in Biloxi just after the hurricane. At the time, I was the general manager of a restaurant that was still closed due to a downed transformer from Katrina's minor swipe at South Florida on its way to the Gulf states. I was watching CNN while speaking

with my sister-in-law, and literally said to her, " I wish to God there was something in the restaurant

business that I could do to go there to help and still be able to pay my bills."

Within 3 days, I came across an old friend I hadn't seen for years that was working for Joy Wallace

Catering. He said that they were waiting for the go ahead to set-up the food tents for relief workers in

Mississippi, and asked if I might be free to join the team. Monday morning, six days from the day I made my

wish, I was on the way to Pass Christian!

During the month I was there, our daily schedule began at 4:30 am and went through until 9 pm with very little

down time. The end of breakfast was the beginning of preparations for lunch, and likewise between lunch and

dinner. However, I only had to look around me towards the church, and then look at the smiles that still

remained on the faces of everyone in the buffet line, to realize there nothing for me to complain about.

The most memorable part of my experience in your city was the realization, like that of the story of Job, is

that despite losing everything, never lose your faith in God and your hope for a better tomorrow. With your

health, family and community you have all you need to smile and bring the strength necessary to build a new

future.

Good luck to everyone in your city,

Rick Ralls

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From: "Trey Campbell" <jwc@ccla.com>

To: "'Dan Ellis'" <danellis3@juno.com>

Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 10:53:32 -0600

Subject: From Trey Campbell - 1st Rotary / Mennonite Home

The Pass Christian Rotary is the only civic organization building free homes for Pass Christian's poor; now! The picture, taken 3/16, is of Rebuild Home # 1 (East Second Street); which broke ground only February 14. Homes # 2 & 3

broke ground 3/15.

The Mennonite Disaster Team is providing free labor and expertise. They are incredible! Building supplies are purchased at a special discount; and Rotary International is providing a $1-for-$2 match. This is the most effective campaign available for stretching every dollar. There is zero overhead; zero non-building related expenses.

Donations are still needed to continue providing free homes. There are hundreds of new homes needed; and at present course, we will only reach a handful. This project is, by far, the most important endeavor our club has ever embarked upon in its 82 year history.

The Rotary Charitable Trust Fund is a long standing 501c3; for taxdeductible donations. It can be reached at P.O. Box 88 Pass Christian, MS 39571. You may also call me at 228-452-3773(h); or toll-free 800-333-2252(w) for more information.

Trey Campbell, President-Elect

Rotary Club of Pass Christian

P.O. Box 88

Pass Christian, MS 39571

jwc@ccla.com

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From: "Gayla Schmitt" <gayla@bayviewinc.com>

To: <dan@Passchristian.net>

Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 10:37:49 -0600

Subject: "majority are well to do"?

Dear Dan,

I was reading your Donations Needed page and was really surprised to read that the majority of our citizens are well-to-do, living on the beachfront or rivers. On the contrary, the majority are middle class, now barely surviving financially, living in town or in Timber Ridge, and the next largest economic group is low income, living north of Second Street.

I am President of the Board of Directors of Mercy Housing and Human Development, Inc. One of the main reasons that we selected Pass Christian as one of the two communities to strongly work with after the storm was the high proportion of low to moderate income people and the towns lack of “entitlement” status with various government agencies. This combination puts our low income families at a serious disadvantage.

It would seem counter-productive to soliciting funds to mis-lead people who don’t know The Pass about our economic makeup.

Just a comment.

Thanks for keeping up communications with everyone. You’re really doing a great job!

Gayla Schmitt

NOTE: Thanks to Gayla's remarks, the old September '05 description was revised today to reflect a truer picture of the Pass economy. Dan

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From: jim wolf <parbabie@yahoo.com>

To: dan@passchristian.net

Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 14:39:03 -0800 (PST)

Thankyou for your site. My parents lost their house of 28 years on Lemoyne Rd. I attended St. Pauls from kindergarten through the sixth grade. What a blessed time that was. I will share some photos once I return to my current home in California. We truly had one beautiful town, it will be back. I brought many friends to our town, and will continue to do so. God bless you and all our neighbors, wherever they may now be.

"Mississippi" Mike Wolf

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From: Carolyn Scafidi <carolynscafidi@yahoo.com>

To: danellis3@juno.com

Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2006 15:20:57 -0800 (PST)

Subject: second st

HI DAN;

GRATEFUL FOR YOUR WEBSITE. AM PRESENTLY DISPLACED I N FLORIDA. DO YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION REGARDING BULLDOZING OF MY HOUSE

AFTER BEING LOOTED AND EVERYTHING TAKEN WHILE I AND MANY OTHERS STOOD IN HOT SUN AFTER DRIVING HUNDREDS OF MILES AND NOT ALLOWED TO SALVAGE ANYTHING OR NOTIFIED OF BULLDOZING.

THANKS MUCH

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From: "Diane" <harbouroaks@mednrey.com>

To: <danellis3@juno.com>

Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2006 15:23:07 -0600

Subject: diane at harbouroaks inn

dan.....so great to find ur web site.....am in stlouis w/ family....if u have chance to call...pls do...or email me ur address and or fone. my nbr is 636 278 2764 and address is 581 pinetree lake ct..town and country...mo...63017....i keep remembering the early times sitting on the front porch w vonnie...sipping wine...planning chamber stuff or just gripping about politics....it's hard to remember that those days were real....diane

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From: Klmckinneytruck@aol.com

To: Dan@passchristian.net

Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2006 17:22:11 EST

Dear Dan,

I would like to send my sincere apology. The email that was sent to you was uncalled for. I would like to say that I was the cordinator for the Christmas presents that were sent to the children in your town. My husband trucked the presents in and my children and I were able to meet with the principal and teachers as well as the children. They were all very thankful and that is what mattered. I would like to apologize again if in any way we offended any of you with the email. It should have been more understanding and asked for imformation on a way to contact the school, instead of, saying that you didn't care. I realize that your town has alot of concerns at this time. The address was simply misplaced so a thank you could not be sent. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers and we wish we could do more to help. Thank you for getting us in touch with the school. I personally recieved thank you notes from the 5th grade students. I have shared them with the chldren at our school and they were thrilled with the notes from the children from Pass Christian. When we came up with the project, it wasn't about praise or glory, it was a way to teach our children that helping those in need is the right thing to do. We would like to thank you and the town again for giving us the chance to meet new friends. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Thank you,

Debbie McKinney

From: "Huey Bang" <hueybang@cableone.net>

To: <mckinneytruck@msn.com>

Cc: "Dan Ellis" <danellis3@juno.com>

To Our Friends at Tri-C Elementary School,

We appreciate your help and thoughtfulness more than you will ever know. It has been with great regret that we did not know how to get in touch with the kind children and adults who cared enough to send a goody bag for every one of our students at Christmas time. With regard to thanking the big or little people, it has always been about letting those who have shared with us in any way possible, whether large or small, know that without the help of compassionate people like yourselves, our challenges would be even more difficult than they are with the help. It was an especially busy time immediately prior to our Christmas break, and regretfully we did not manage to keep an address for your school. Will you please forward an address to us, so that we may appropriately send a note of appreciation? We also have a picture CD we would like to send.

Thank you again,

Meridith Bang, Principal, Pass Christian Elementary School

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From: Jennifer Cowley <cowley.11@osu.edu>

To: DeLisle:;

Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2006 16:44:49 -0500

Subject: DeLisle Community Plan available for public comment

Hello,

We are pleased to announce that the Draft Community Plan for DeLisle is now available for public review. To view the plan visit

http://www.co.harrison.ms.us/departments/zoning/downloads.asp

This plan reflects what the planning team heard from the community about what you want for the future. At this time we are looking for feedback on the plan. The plan includes a variety of possible scenarios. Your vote on these scenarios will help shape the final plan.

In addition to the plan is a comment sheet that you can download to assist you in reviewing the plan. We greatly look forward to your input on the draft plan.

Please feel free to send me an e-mail message with your comments if you prefer.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Evans-Cowley, PhD, AICP

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From: mward39571@copper.net

To: dan@Passchristian.net

Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2006 01:49:20 -0000

Subject: Cloiselle Courtenay Family Tomb

Anyone interested in the Cloiselle Courtenay Family tomb may contact me.

Plans for "re-interment" being made! Date not set yet..

Mary Catherine Hanson Ward.

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From: JB2130@aol.com

To: danellis3@juno.com

Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2006 09:42:10 EST

Subject: Re: Recent Updates

Dan, I like the service you provide but I really get frustrated at the aldermans report particularily at Chipper's half truth personal opinions... Please do your homework before printing Chipper's own personal account of issues. Thanks..

(I responded to this -- but I won't repeat what I said!----Dan)

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From: sally james <gammyjames@yahoo.com>

To: Dan Ellis <danellis3@juno.com>

Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 19:25:10 -0800 (PST)

Subject: Re: Recent Updates

Happy Mardi Gras, Dan. I see your home is gone.....know the way you must be feeling. so much has changed dramatically the past 10 days around the west side of the Pass. we need to get Ronnie to record it for you and everyone who logs on to site. love, Sally

Before and After----------------------->

(Thanks, Sally, for your kind words and to Ronnie for another duty well photographed -- My tear-vase is overflowing!, Dan )

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From: Harriette2064@aol.com

To: danellis3@juno.com

Dear Dan:

Thank you for the updates; Gary and I didn't go to Timber Ridge too often in February. With so many residents in need of Mark Sando and his crew's timely assistance, we're trying to be patient until it is our turn. Luckily the windows and doors were delivered and installed; maybe we'll have the electricity and water connected soon, which will facilitate a weekend or over-night visit to commence making longer range plans about the interior of 117 Basswood.

Today is my birthday, which often has coincided with Mardi Gras activities. Always we celebrated my special day with friends at our home in Timber Ridge; 2006 will be very different!

Are you still living in Florida and commuting to the Pass?

Happy Mardi Gras, too!

Best regards,

Harriette Charles

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From: Kandtwhit@wmconnect.com

To: Dan@PassChristian.Net

Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 22:04:48 EST

Subject: Pass Christian

Dan , My name is Kathleen Schruff Whitaker. I grew up in the Pass and my family is still there. I discovered your site and was greatly blessed by all the info about the Pass and its beautiful homes. I have done some research on my family and discovered they have lived in Pass Christian since at least 1860. Could you please send me a list of the books you have published about Pass Christian. I would very much like to see them,also where can I get a picture of the Old School Building which was on the site of the present City Hall. We lived on the lower level of that building when I was a small child before my father built our home on Market Street.I would appreciate any info you could send me. I have been back to the Pass since Hurricane Katrina and it is heartbreaking to see the destruction. The Pass Christian High School where I attended is gone as well as every other building I remember. Thank you so much for your time. My e-mail is TandKWhit @WMConnect Thank you again.Kathleen Schruff

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From: "Zachary Johnson" <zjohnson@recordnet.com>

To: <dan@Passchristian.net>

Cc: <zackjohn@gmail.com>

Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 14:29:29 -0800

Hi,

My name is Zack Johnson. I’m an education reporter for a newspaper in California called the Stockton Record. One of the school districts that I cover is planning to “adopt” Pass Christian School District while it rebuilds following Hurricane Katrina.

I’m looking for photos of the schools after the hurricane struck to include with a story I’m writing.

I spoke to Meridith Bang of PC Elementary, and she said you would be the one to talk to. I was hoping you could e-mail some photos that we could publish with your permission.

If you can get back to me on Thursday, I would greatly appreciate it. I will be out of the office on Friday, so it would be better to send any photos to my personal email: zackjohn@gmail.com.

Or call me anytime on my cell phone: (209) 607-1377.

Thank You ,

Zack

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From: "Duke, James A. GS-13 $C7F NAVOCEANO Liaison$"

<dukej@c7f.navy.mil>

To: <Dan@PassChristian.net>, <danellis3@juno.com>

Mr. Ellis,

I wanted to pass on my appreciation for your Web Sites keeping track of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in Pass Christian. We lived in the Pass, on Eleanor Avenue, until the storm completely washed our house away. I am a civilian Navy employee, and we have since been mercifully deployed to Japan for the next three years. We are also extremely fortunate in that our hurricane insurance (Mississippi Windstorm, at the prodding of our Admiral, Timothy McGee, out at Stennis Space Center) saw the legal wisdom of settling on our claim, and we are using the proceeds to pay off our mortgage. After my current deployment is completed, we look forward to returning to the Pass to renew our lives there. Many thanks to you and your efforts to keep us in the diaspara up to date on what is really happening back there.

We hope you are faring O.K.

Please keep up the good work.

Regards,

James A. Duke, CIV

NAVOCEANO Liaison to COMSEVENTHFLT & Components

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From: "david caldarelli" <dcaldarelli@hotmail.com>

To: Dan@passchristian.net

Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 15:31:00 -0600

Subject: alderman report

Thank you, thank you, thank you for continuing the alderman report. We are out of town for an extended time, but thanks to you, we can still keep up with what is happening in our town.

Sue Caldarelli

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From: Vellaclara@aol.com

To: danellis3@juno.com

Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 16:01:49 EST

Do you know what happened to the graves in St. Paul's cemetery that were distoyed? My ancestor's graves was one of them. His name was Clausel Courtenay. I was so upset when I visited the grave site after Katrina. The grave was gone with my greatgrandfather and mother. I don't know who would have this information. Did they save the coffins? Let me know if you know anything about this. It is very sad for all of us, he also built my ancestors home on 507 East Beach and others. I know that 504 is gone but what about the others he built. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Clara Mae Saucier Arnold Vella

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From: "Sally Holmes" <saholmes@usouthal.edu>

To: <dan@Passchristian.net>

Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 12:18:42 -0600

Subject: Volunteer

Can you help me to get in touch with someone about working/volunteering in PC. I am a supervisor in the lab at USA Med Ctr in Mobile, and would like to spend a month or more helping with Katrina recovery.

Thanks for any suggestions you may have.

Sally

ps I am a property owner in PC, formerly lived in PC, and my sister lost her home there.

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From: "Kapp, Bonney" <bk1@cbsnews.com>

To: <dan@Passchristian.net>

Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 16:40:28 -0500

Hi, Mr. Ellis—

I got your email from the Pass Christian website. I’m a producer for CBS News in NYC and I’m trying to find some stories to do in Miss. on the Katrina aftermath. I figure you must know a ton of them. We’re looking to do one or two stories on what’s going on down there six months later…any ideas you could give me would be much appreciated. I’m hoping to make my way down next week, but that’s flexible.

Thanks for your time and any tips you can depart.

Bonney Kapp

cbs news

212.975.6865

bk1@cbsnews.com

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From: Dan Ellis Sent: Friday, February 17, 2006 5:56 PM

To: Kapp, Bonney

The tent city is well and operating with almost full capacity. The City Park (Memorial Park) has been taken over for that purpose and also as temporary sites for business operations.

As I stated in my previous message, there are almost 1000 of 6000 former population that are in habitation at the Pass.

Another interesting story is the significant numbers of religious icons that were tossed as far away as several blocks only to be found upright in their positions. The crucifiction in the greatly delmolished

Catholic Church was left hanging in tact by a thread of wire.

Tomorrow, I will send you some key names and contact emails for you to seek out.

Dan

From: Bonney Kapp To: Dan Ellis

Great, thanks. I met a young man in New Orleans who had a cross in his house. He said that cross fell if you looked at it the wrong way...but after hurricane, after his house was completely destroyed, it was the only thing in tact. Strange.

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From: Jdbm1985@cs.com

To: dan@Passchristian.net

Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 00:36:43 EST

Subject: Another Sister City

Ridgefield, CT is also a sister city, to Pass Christain. I am a Selectman in Ridgefield and the initiator of Ridgefield Responds,the task force of our town wide effort to assist Pass Christian rebuild.You may have seen our banner which was hung at the Fire Station on Second for the months until Christmas when I made my second trip down and moved it to the "Villages". We have responded to the emergency needs in the early days, school needs in the later weeks, emotional and commercial needs through the holidays . Now we are in the process of developing our on website to facilitate information as well as usuing influence with our own Congressional Representatives on behalf of the Pass. I hope you wil include us in your list and keep me in your information loop Thanks, Di Masters, dimasters@yahoo.com

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From: Jdbm1985@cs.com

To: dan@Passchristian.net

Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 01:27:07 EST

Subject: Ridgefield Responds

Dan,Thank you for adding us to your informative site. As I studied with interest the notes from the last few town meetings I was reminded how I came to know Donald Moore andChipper during my first visit in early Sept.when the Pass was still in a state of emergency. Those two took me on a thorough tour of the city and made introductions for me that have made it possible to be effective back in CT. I had heard the newsthat Don was resigning but it is a loss for your town because he has such a high degree of patience and compassion. I also got to start a new friendship with Wilma and Lou Risardi who have continued to be eyes and ears for us as we continue our efforts. We have recently been working efficiently with Americorps and as a matter of fact my teenage daughter is heading down this weekend to volunteer with Americorps during her school vacation week. If you are in the vicinity of Town Hall stop by and ask for Claire Masters at the "Village". Meanwhile I will keep you posted on the progress of our website and our next project for the Pass. Looking forward to meeting you on my next trip down.Di dimasters@yahoo.com

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From: <ccampbel@fmi.com>

To: <Dan@passchristian.net>

Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 11:14:03 -0600

Subject: Timber Ridge

We have gotten literally no news as to the progress of Timber Ridge - we still do not know about the elevation requirements and as of Saturday we found out our place at 229 Fairway would be demolished by the Corps of Engineers on Sunday. We came over on Sunday, Feb. 12 and watched what was left of our home being razed to the ground. We would like to rebuild but need some INFORMATION. Please pass this on to the Timber Ridge Owners Association group.

We also want to contest our tax bill - we have paid it in full but feel at least 30% should be removed from the bill because of not having a house due to the Hurricane. I am trying to find a form from the PC tax bill dept. but as of now still don't know where to look for you. The websites are at times not very helpful.

Thanks, Carol and Dave Campbell

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From: "Susan D. Peterson" <peterson1460@bellsouth.net>

To: <dan@Passchristian.net>

Cc: "Wayne Peterson" <wpeterson@schrenkandpeterson.com>

Our house on E. Second St. has been designated as a historic property. It is 60 to 80 years old. It has been significantly damaged, but probably can be salvaged. We were not in a flood zone, had wind insurance but not flood, and were not in a flood zone.

How do we find out how this affects us, both positively and negatively.

Wayne Peterson

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From: "BILLIE HILLIER" <billigrl@hotmail.com>

To: danellis3@juno.com

Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2006 19:56:36 -0600

Subject: the: Jeep ride 2 days after katrina

My husband Carl is overseas in Cuba. He is due to come home in August. We are living in a Fema trailer in Gulfport behind the rental my mom use to live in. My mom went back to California the day I left for Virginia beach. I only stayed there for about 2 or 3 weeks and it was all a complete blur. I'm sorry to hear about your friends insurance troubles. I will keep her in my prayers. I saw your house in Timber Ridge a few weeks ago, My daughter Jessica pointed it out to me.

Insurance has been very helpful to us. We were able to pay off the house @ 114 Hickory St. and place a bid on a home in North Gulfport of off Dedeaux Road. I am set to close tomorrow. I hope all goes well.

As for Chris & Tracy (the homeowners in Diamonhead) they are doing okay. Chris is set to come home from Iraq in about 3 months. Justin the other friend got back to his wife and children in Virginia Beach the same day I arrived.

I do have the photos that I took right after the storm on our trip to the pass. I will never forget the devestation and the hurt that we were all feeling that day. The looks on everyones faces of complete loss and despair

were heart wrenching and then when I think about it, the look must have been the same on our faces.

My children are all doing fine. My son who was five at the time had alot trouble after the storm but he is doing much better now. We also found our dog waiting in the rubel pile a week and day after the storm. I will be

glad to get the photo's to you. I have them on a cd and hard coppies if that helps. Let me know.

Thank you so much. It was great to hear from you.

Sincerely, Billie Hillier

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From: "BILLIE HILLIER" <billigrl@hotmail.com>

To: Dan@passchristian.net

Date: Fri, 10 Feb 2006 21:00:48 -0600

Subject: Jeep ride 2 days after katrina

Hi Dan,

You have done wonderfull work on the story since hurricane katrina. This is my 3rd email to you yet they havn't been posted on your web site. Any way my name is Billie Hillier my husband is Carl Hillier. We lived at 114

Hickory St. in the Pass. We sought refugee at a friends house in Dimonhead durning the storm. My husband is one of the 3 Seabees who helped you. In fact he is the one with the black jeep who drove you to the Pass 2 days after the storm. He also made stops to try to help you find a car to buy to get you out of Dimonhead. Yet when I read your trips to the Pass stories there is no mention of that trip to the Pass. I ask myself, was the real 1st trip to the pass 2 days after katrina (Wed) not story worthy for you. I'm glad we could assit you during such a trying time.

Sincerely, Billie Hillier

NOTE: Thanks, to Billie, her SeaBee husband, and the other SeaBees, we teamed up and cleared the roadway in Diamondhead in order to make a trip to the Pass, and Billie took the first Katrina disaster photos of the Beachfront. This is an untold story which indeed needs telling and will be.

Dan

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From: KOOOLSTUFFLEAH@aol.com

To: dan@Passchristian.net

Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2006 05:11:21 EST

On August 29, 2005, my home was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, I have nothing http://skittlesdiary.gfoto.com there , I was insured with Allstate, I had flood insurance, plus homeowners insurance. Allstate only paid the flood part of the insurance, which was only enough to pay off the Veterans Home Purchase Board (Mike Moore), leaving me nothing to rebuild with. The insurance company isn't paying me for living expenses, the fema says I am not eligible for the personal property which I lost. Allstate demands proof of my stuff I owned, They only want to pay for the roof , because that is all they can find of my home that I lived in on 104 Bayview Street, Pass Christian, MS. 39571

If you look at the link above you can view my house before Katrina and in the spirit of skittles folder there are 222 photos taken January 2006 these are photos of what my home looks like now. Plus other parts of the Pass Christian Area. My home was destroyed by wind, I don't dispute flood hit my home, but I do dispute not getting paid for the hurricane part on my policy. I see the grants, it is for homeowners as myself, but I also read that if you was in a flood zone area , you are not eligible. I hired an attorney in Baitsville, MS in January 2006, his name is Jason Nabors.

I feel that people who owned homes, had insurance should receive relief of some type. My car is gone, so are my pets, photos, everything that was my whole life. There are no more sovineers, all that is gone. I am living in Nebraska temp for now. I have been treated mean by a lady in Arizona, who offered me a home to stay in, but she was just out to get money , thinking I was going to get alot. She took me to all the agenies to register for money. But would not take me to a doctor , nor my pet that is dead now. I now found with cancer and having to have surgery this week on the 15th.

So life is not treating me good last year or seems this year. I need some help. If this grant is available, then I should be eligible for some help. I sent the letter to fema on my car showing that it had liablility insurance on it but not full coverage. All I hear is that my home was flooded. An you must be from New Orleans.

I am a American , raised in Mississippi, my mother served in the United States Army, this is how we were able to buy the home on the eligiblity certificate, I had cancer, but took care of my mother. Her last wishes was that I would never be homeless. Which I am homeless now, and I see no relief in site for me. I need help ASAP.

The address I am staying at temporarily is below

Charlotte Leah Suiter

1501 N. 11th Street

Beatrice, NE. 68310

I have no home, living with someone in their home isn't a home. I am disabled now and not able to go out and rebuy another property to build upon. At one time I worked in the School District as a sub teacher or a Teachers Aide, also I worked at Hancock Bank as an orculator clerk. Now I have no home, no nothing. I am a homeless person. Not a displaced person as people will call it. I had furniture, and things to make me comfortable, I minded my own business and paid my taxes like everyone else. Plus also had insurance on the house, which I paid dearly for. Now the insurance company (ALLSTATE) is being able to relieve itself from the responsibli