We are doing well considering, but don't think that times are not tough because they are for everyone.

People were worried that residents were tapped-out when it came to money or volunteering, but that's not the case. People know if we don't help ourselves nothing will happen. We will be the ones who get out, clean up and rebuild.

This money and the generosity of these folks are going to be a real blessing to us.

No one has given up. Everyone is pitching in. We are blessed to have an incredibly giving community with an incredible volunteer base.

We are fielding about as many callers who want to volunteer as we are from people seeking help.

Anyone who worked with Michael knows what a great room-jarring laugh he had. He was your best audience for anything remotely funny.