RE: ECKMAN LAKE FISHING DERBY (2008)

I agree with everything said from John and James and want to tell you all a

"Big "THANKS". It was a privilege.

Karla Reeves

Fish Bio- Central Coast District -Waldport Office

Siuslaw National Forest

(541)563-8422 Work

(541)563-8449 Fax


"James Ray"
<James.Ray@state.or.us>

To
"John Spangler" <jcs592@msn.com>,

05/19/2008 08:39 "LVH FC WEB SITE"
cc "ALAN CANFIELD", "BUTCH MINICH", "RICK BOOTH", "CASEY DECKARD", "JAMES RAY", "Karla Reeves"

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RE: ECKMAN LAKE FISHING DERBY (2008)

All,

I do not have anything to say about Saturday's event that has not already eloquently been said by John or Alan; however, I would like to add one thing from the perspective of myself and my colleagues in the ODFW Newport field office. Our intentions towards the communities in which we work and live are nothing if they are not sincerely good; however, without people like yourselves they would be nothing but good intentions as we simply do not have the capacity to achieve the types of things that were achieved on Saturday without being part of a team. I know I can speak for Casey when Isay that we both feel very privileged to be able to work with you all. We appreciate your support and enjoy supporting you.

Thank you.

James

From: John Spangler [mailto:jcs592@msn.com]

Sent: Sun 5/18/2008 5:16 PM

To: LVH FC WEB SITE; LVH F. C. WEB PAGE

Cc: ALAN CANFIELD; BUTCH MINICH; RICK BOOTH; CASEY DECKARD; JAMES RAY;

Karla Reeves

Subject: ECKMAN LAKE FISHING DERBY (2008)

REFLECTIONS ON THE KIDS FISHING DERBY -- ECKMAN LAKE -- 17 May 2008

This wonderful annual event, sponsored by the First Baptist Church of Waldport, went off without a HITCH!!! The only way that happens, is when a very fine bunch of very dedicated people come together TO MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!

On Saturday, the 17th -- IT HAPPENED -- We had beautiful Weather and a lot of wonderful Children caught a bunch of fish and enjoyed all of the many family activities made available to them compliments of the good men and women of the Church, Central Coast Fly Fishers, ODFW, US Forest Service, Parks Service, various Local Merchants & the Longview Hills Fishing Club.

A lot of preliminary, behind the scenes, work goes into doing something like this so well. It is most appropriate that our CCFF Friends be recognized for doing such an outstanding job of taking the lead with this year's various Fishing Support Activities. A lot of Fine Anglers, from both of our Fishing Clubs, contributed Time and Treasure to make this event so successful.

One man in particular needs to be singled out, Butch Minich. He clearly went Above and Beyond in his display of support for this successful Waldport Children's Event. Butch is to be congratulated and both of our Fishing Clubs are very fortunate to count him as a member.

It is most appropriate that I conclude by recognizing the many contributions made by my Longview Hills Fishing Club Colleagues. It always makes me proud to stand with each of you and I Thank You All ……….

THE HOOK