Lake Martin Voice Realty
Video Update on Lake Martin Tornado Damage
A quick update on the Lake Martin area tornado damage: I started out yesterday (April 28, 2011) by riding a 4 wheeler around the Lake Martin Amphitheater area and into Children’s Harbor. Several of the Russell cabins to the east of there are now totally gone. Some had been removed by Russell Lands before the storm, and they were planning on selling the lots there. But now it’s pretty much leveled on that side of the slough.
Then we got in the boat, took shots of the Cocktail Slough, then went around to Windermere. Windjammer Road, etc. seemed to be hit the hardest. Oddly enough, there were 2 water patrol guys in that slough, one of which pulled us over and said they were watching for looting, and asked our business in the slough.
Next we went over into Blue Creek. I heard on WSFA that Stillwaters was hit, but it looked almost unscathed from the water. The tornado really went north of there, where Rush Road and Sims Road turn off of Impy Road off of 34. Mind blowing.
For everyone who has called asking about our cabin, it’s fine – thanks for asking. Three of my fellow Lake Martin Realtors have lost their homes, but they are ok. There were fatalities in the greater Lake Martin area, and our prayers go out to those who have lost property, but even more importantly, lives.
For more images of the tornado’s aftermath at Lake Martin:
Lake Martin Voice Photos on Flickr
Lake Martin Dock Company Photos
Children’s Harbor at Lake Martin Needs Help After Tornado
The Lake Martin, AL area was damaged by deadly tornadoes on April 27, 2011. The Kowaliga area of Lake Martin was heavily hit. Children’s Harbor, a local worthy charity, is in need of help.
A Children’s Harbor work day is scheduled for tomorrow (Friday, April 29, 2011) to continue to clean up damage left by Wednesday’s tornado. Jim Ray, Director of Children’s Harbor at Lake Martin, asks folks to bring your chain saws, rakes, etc., and help them get the area cleared off so the camp can be reopened as soon as possible. Hear from Mr. Ray directly in the video below:
Children’s Harbor provides free camping and adventure services at Lake Martin to families who have seriously ill children. The facilities were in the middle of the tornado’s path that cut from Trillium, across Kowalga Bay, and through Windermere. Any help with the clean up is greatly appreciated.
Contact Jim Ray: (256) 749-0069 or [email protected]
For more info on the Lake Martin tornadoes, please stay tuned to our social media attempts. I’m constantly uploading pictures and videos to Twitter, Facebook, and Flickr.
Tour Lake Martin’s Ridge Homes And Help Out Children’s Harbor
Will you be at Lake Martin this Saturday, May 16, 2009, and enjoy touring waterfront homes on Lake Martin?
Then you may be interested in the Third Annual Lake Martin Tour of Homes. Proceeds from the tour will benefit Children’s Harbor. Children’s Harbor serves seriously ill children and their families at the Family Center at Children’s Hospital in Birmingham and at Lake Martin, which is just south of Kowaliga Bridge on Highway 63
Last year the tour was of homes in Trillium. This year the tour will visit four homes in The Ridge designed by architects Bill Ingram and Bobby McAlpine.
The tours will begin at The Ridge Club from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tickets are $25 in advance and can be purchased in Alexander City at MacDavid & Company, Cloud Nine, The Shoppes of Queens Attic, and Catherine’s Market. Tickets will also be available the day of the tour at the Ridge Club.
To learn more about Children’s Harbor, an extremely worthy cause, visit www.childrensharbor.com.
