Fund established for family who lost their home in Hancock
February 25th, 2014 by Ric Hanson
The Daily NonPareil reports a fund has been established for a Hancock family that was displaced after their house burned down earlier this month.37-year old Cim Bird and three of her children were in their mobile home at 126 North Scott Street, when the fire broke out at around 5:40-p.m. on Feb. 3rd.
All four got out safely thanks to an alarm from a smoke detector. Cims’ oldest daughter and fiance, Charles, were not home at the time of the fire. The Hancock, Oakland and Avoca volunteer fire departments were called the scene. Despite their efforts, the home and its contents were a total loss.
Donations can be made at any U.S. Bank under Charles R. Bird Beneficiary. A spaghetti dinner will be held 4 p.m. March 8 at the American Legion Hall in Avoca at 112 N. Elm St. There is no cost, however the family will accept donations. The family also received support from the A-H-S-T Community School District, where their children attend school. Students in the district held a clothing drive and delivered the items to the family.