Houle fundraiser a huge success

Hundreds came out for a fundraiser dedicated to the local business owner who became paralyzed during a hockey game earlier this year.

Nearly 800 people attended the benefit dinner and dance for Guy’s Furniture owner Larry Houle on Saturday, Aug. 6. Organizer Peter Frey said the whole night went on without a hitch.

“Everybody seemed to have a really good time,” he said. “(Houle) was really moved by how many people were there. I talked to him the next day, he still couldn’t believe how many people were there and how well it went.”

Frey said they haven’t finalized the total money raised yet and will let the community know how much was raised after telling Houle this week.