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Disaster Description

Marble Falls, Texas was founded in 1887. Falls of Limestone which was mistaken as marble let to the naming of the city. A dam has since been build to form Lake Marble Falls on the Colorado River. The falls are now under water and only visible on those rare occasions when the lake is lowered for repairs.

On Tuesday, June 26, 2007, over 18 inches of rain fell in a few hours in the Marble Falls area. Authorities estimate that approximately 150 businesses and homes were damaged by flood waters.

MDS Response

The MDS RV project will be set up at the Camp of the Hills, a Christian camp that provides summer outdoor camping experiences to inner city kids.

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Finishing the railing.

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Pete installing chicken wire beneath the project in Marble Falls, Texas.

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John, LaVonne and Andre working on insulation.

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Ron installing siding.

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Jim installing chicken wire below the home in Marble Falls, Texas.

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John, Sherman, Alex and Ron pour cement.

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Suzette and Andre measure for the piers.

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John, Pete and Ron using the auger.

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Georgia, Annette and LaVonne secure joist hangars.

John preparing the floor.

John preparing the floor joists.

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Andre and Suzette installing spacers.

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The first wall goes up at the project in Marble Falls, Texas.

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Mary Ann nailing the joists.

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John secures the trusses at the project in Marble Falls, Texas.

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Georgia and Nettie prepare the spindles for the porch at the RV project in Marble Falls, Texas.

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Annette and Georgia installing insulation under the floor.

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Sherman and Ron finish the roof on the porches.

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Jim, Gerry, LaVonne and Georgia install the siding and the skirting.

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Andre and Nettie installing the spindles on the porch.

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Pete cooking waffles with John and Suzette waiting to fill their plates.

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Pete and Len installing the soffit.

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Pete and Len sheeting with Gerry lifting the sheets.

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Pete, Gerry and Len put up sheet rock in the closet.

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A tip-top job.

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Enjoying a meal outdoors.

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What a lovely home!

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Laying the brick walkway.

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Exterior painting.

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Ms. Patricia receives "The Hammer Rings Hope" book at her house dedication.

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Ready for the dedicaton at Ms. Patricia's home.

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Patricia receives a quilted wall-hanging at her house dedication.

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MDS Marble Falls
Camp of the Hills
1552 CR 344
Marble Falls, Texas 78654

Project Directors: Lloyd and Irene Letkeman

Tel:(830) 613-5936
Fax:(830) 613-6649

marblefallsrv(at)mds.mennonite.net

Project Open Date: October 6, 2008

Volunteer Status: Project is closed.

Volunteers to Date: 42

Jobs Started: 8

Jobs Completed: 8

Project End Date: March 31, 2009

Project Schedule

January 5: Project Re-opens

For more information on the RV program, contact Don and Marilyn Buller, RV Program Coodinators (US Volunteers) at mdsrv(at)mds.mennonite.net , Cathie Kearsley at ckearsley(at)mds.mennonite.netor Evelyn Peters-Rojas (Canadian volunteers) at epetersroja(at)mds.mennonite.net or (866) 261-1274 (toll free). 

*Note: Because of liability issues, absolutely no pets are allowed on the RV campus, even if they are inside the RV. Contact Cathie Kearsley at (717) 715-4664 with any questions.

Volunteer Information:  Please download and read the files listed below if you are planning and preparing for travel to work in Marble Falls.

fileadmin/Resources/MDSHitchhikerGuide.pdf

Marble Falls Information