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United Way of the Mid-Valley is awarding a $250,000 grant to the Detroit Lake Foundation to provide funds to build a community center. Detroit s city hall was destroyed in the Lionshead Fire in September.
The community center will be built at 345 Santiam Avenue, the site of the former Detroit High School. The school was demolished 10 years ago, but the gym is still standing and will be incorporated into the design.
“This gift is part of a transformational effort to rebuild our beloved city that will be loved by generations to come,” Detroit Lake Foundation president Chris Tardiff said in a statement.
We are hurting : Rural fire district faces challenges six months after wildfire
With a large part of their tax base gone, volunteer firefighters with the Idanha-Detroit Fire District are worried about the future. Author: Christine Pitawanich Updated: 7:54 PM PST March 9, 2021
IDANHA, Ore. This week marks six months since fire tore through parts of Oregon and the Santiam Canyon. In many cities, including Detroit, charred debris is still visible.
But there is some good news for Detroit, where city leaders say just this week water is starting to get turned on and people are waiting to get their meters turned on as well. It s not drinkable or to be used for a shower, rather for things like flushing a toilet. It’s a start in the right direction.
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Rendering of planned new Detroit Community Center
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) The Santiam Rebuild Coalition announced this week that it has secured property for a new community building in fire-stricken Detroit.
Detroit Lake Foundation President Chris Tardiff signed the papers Wednesday, acquiring 345 Santiam Avenue in Detroit.
Somewhat miraculously, one large piece of land was left virtually untouched by the recent wildfires. The coalition shared its vision to restore Detroit with the property owner, Kim Fowler, who then donated a large portion of the two-acre parcel to the project.
The property was formerly the site of Detroit High School. The school building was demolished a few years ago, yet the gymnasium is still standing. Rebuild plans include using the existing structure.