Community comes to aid of families displaced by fire

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

Families who lost their living quarters as a result of last Tuesday's fire that destroyed a building at the Oakwood Terrace Apartment Complex are discovering the support and concern of a county community that is reaching out with assistance during the time of transition as they seek to re-establish their lives.

The Red Cross of Adams County and Compassionate Ministries have both assisted in providing living quarters at the Black Bear Inn, where several of the families continue to be housed on a temporary basis.

"We provide living placement for the families for up to three nights," noted Vickie Ellis, director of the local Red Cross. "If they don't have family or someone to assist them, we will assist with the first month's rent or a deposit if they need a place to go."