The shut off is still usable via wrench, so I could dry things out for repair work.
Interesting about the handle, I may try tackle that one myself, the shaft is still sticking out of the valve, but slightly mangled from having pliers turn it on and off a few times.
Big haircut wanted to use these
http://www.sharkbite.com/ but didn't sound very sure on how they work and had definitely never used one before.
I'm going to try find an old school guy to hook me up with a proper copper repair. Anyone have a guy to recommend?