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Fund Created to Help Belmont Business Owner Who Lost Home in Fire

Gerry Dickhault lost his house to an electrical fire in late October.

A Belmont resident has created a Give Forward online fund to support a Belmont Center business owner who lost his home and personal belongings to an electrical fire in late October.

David High started the fund to help Gary Dickhault, owner of Champions Sporting Goods at 53 Leonard St. Dickhault is living in temporary housing while his house is being rebuilt.

As of Wednesday morning, the fund had received 75 donations totaling over $4,500.

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