ITUNA The historic Ituna Hotel destroyed by fire on Dec. 11 was not just a community hub, but a temporary home for Gary Williams and his family. Just 11 days prior, the family of seven had to leave their home due to a fire that damaged the upper level of the house. After days of searching for a temporary space to stay in, the family settled into the Ituna hotel. Tragedy struck the family a second time, when the hotel was destroyed in another fire, leaving the family to start from scratch once again. “I remember after all the kids were in the van, I got out, I got sick. I was pacing the street thinking this can’t be happening. It was so big and we lost everything.” said Joan Sparvier.
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