This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment Hi, all: I've been off-line a couple of days, no internet service. Even though we didn't get a drop of much needed rain here in the Shreveport-Bossier City area, we, too, are feeling the impact of Hurricane Katrina. Last I heard, we have about 25,000 evacuees in the area, and more on the way. The natives have been great: this morning, the shelters asked that people quit bringing physical items (blankets, pillows, etc) because they have all they need. The real need now is for financial contributions. The evacuees cannot access any funds they may have in banks. Many of them simply have no money for telephone calls, laundry-the bare necessities. The schools here have been granted a waiver on class-size limits, and are accepting the displaced children. Local business have contributed over 1.5 million dollars in cash and goods/services already, and many are doing more. We are planning on these people being here for at least a month. If you are at all able, please consider contributing to the relief of these people-Red Cross, or any other trustworthy organization. I would especially like to recommend to you the Northwestern Louisiana Interfaith Pharmacy. This is a free pharmacy here that my parish church supports throughout the year (with both money and volunteers). They are taking a leading role in filling prescriptions for the evacuees at no cost (to the evacuees, that is, much of their stock is donated, but they still must purchase a lot). Donations can be sent to: The Northwestern Louisiana Interfaith Pharmacy 1725 Elizabeth Street Shreveport, LA 71101-4502 (318) 425-3553 If anyone knows of guild members (or relatives) who are displaced into the Shreveport-Bossier area, please let them know that they can contact me at (318) 286-8451 (cell, working right now, but kind of iffy), or between nine and five at (318) 222-1974. I will do all I can to help. I could probably put up a family of four (It ain't the Hilton, but it's a lot cheaper!). And most of all, pray for those in need. John Delmore ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/72/40/2e/75/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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