LARGE CROWD TURNS OUT FOR PATTERSON BENEFIT

Over 270 individuals in attendance to show support for injured father and business owner

  • Brandon visits with Randy Emanuelson at the benefit. Photo by Lyle Van Camp.
    Brandon visits with Randy Emanuelson at the benefit. Photo by Lyle Van Camp.
  • Meridith Gozdal serves Ray and Judy Gozdal at the benefit for Brandon Patterson on Saturday. Photo by Lyle Van Camp.
    Meridith Gozdal serves Ray and Judy Gozdal at the benefit for Brandon Patterson on Saturday. Photo by Lyle Van Camp.
  • Ally VanCamp sells Louise Long some tickets for the silent auction. Photo by Lyle Van Camp.
    Ally VanCamp sells Louise Long some tickets for the silent auction. Photo by Lyle Van Camp.
    After a local man broke his leg on the job, over one third of the population of Drayton showed up in support of him and his family for a benefit dinner on Feb. 11. Hosted and organized by the Drayton Knights and area churches, more than 270 people gathered at the HG Johnson Memorial Hall for a benefit dinner of barbecue, chips, salad, and bars. There was also a large bake sale and sil...

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