Committee Announces Fundraisers For Fire Victims

The Autumnfest Steering Committee has announced three upcoming events to benefit the victims of last week's tragic Hillsdale Avenue fire, and are seeking volunteers and donations to make their plans a success.

"We want to appeal to different types of people in the community," said Steve Morse, Autumnfest Public Relations Chairman, of the decsion to have three fundraisers. The dates for the events have yet to be determined, but if you'd like to contribute, the committee asks that you contact the organizer of the specific event you want to help.

Flo Bourget will organize a beer and dynamite fundraiser and can be reached by phone at 401-765-0468 or email at papa1021@cox.net.

Tim Paul is putting together a benefit concert and to help out or donate, contact him at 401-356-4989 or timpaul@cox.net.

Lorraine Cloutier is the chairperson for a black tie event. Contact Cloutier at 401-762-9072 or Lcloutier1@cox.net.

Tina Go and Bourget will act as fundraiser coordinators. Go can be contacted at 401-762-1258 or tinago@cox.net. 

Lorraine and Paul Jacob have served on the committee themselves in years past and Paul typically films performances at the city's yearly Autumnfest celebration with his business, Jacob Video and Sound. The couple lost their home and most of their belongings in the blaze, including video equipment and films from past years of the Autumnfest celebration.

"Paul has been a tremendous help on the committee," said Morse. "He's one of the backbones of Autumnfest."