Harrington community comes together for fire victims

A blaze that left nine people without a home is sparking a fundraising effort in Harrington.

On Tuesdsay afternoon, Stone’s Tavern and Package, which also houses several apartments on the upper levels, went up in flames.

As a result, the town of Harrington is coming together to collect clothing and toiletry donations for the  residents who lost everything. So far, they have made sure the residents have a place to stay.

“There have been some businesses that have purchased another weeks stay for the people because the Red Cross only allows for three days,” says Tony Moyer, mayor of Harrington. “It’s a community, we pull together when there’s a problem.”

Donations will be accepted through next Friday at the Harrington Police Department between 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM and at City Hall from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Below is a list of sizes for the fire victims. The men can use underwear, socks, jackets, hats, gloves, shorts, and jackets. The women can use underwear, nightgowns, socks, shorts, hat, gloves, and jackets:

Men’s pant sizes:
   Waist: 35  Length: 31  (two men are the same size)
   Waist: 34  Length: 32
   Waist: 36  Length: 30
   Waist: 32  Length: 34

Men’s shirt sizes:   Large and X-Large

Men’s shoe sizes:  9 1/2,  two that are 9, and two that are 12

Women pant size:
   Size 16 with length 32 – 34
   Shirt size:  X-large
   Shoe size:  7
   Bra size: 38-B

For more information, call Amy Minner at 302-423-4720 or Mayor Tony Moyer at 302-242-0883.