Benefit For Russ Duncan

Clitherall and surrounding community friends of Russ and Sue Duncan are hosting a benefit for Russ Saturday, February 27 in Clitherall. The event will start at 6 p.m. with pulled turkey dinner at Old Town Bar & Grill (drive-thru optional). Sportsman’s Bar will have live music “Whiskey Business” also starting at 6 p.m. There will be silent and live auctions throught the night. Russ was diagnosed with cancer in late November and has received extensive chemo. Treatments have been difficult along with having emergency surgery this month. A CaringBridge page has been set up for updates www.caringbri dge.org/visit/russduncansr. If you are unable to attend and want to donate … • Items for the auctions can be dropped off at Sportsman’s after 4 p.m. until Friday. • Monetary can be dropped off or mailed to 1st National Bank of Battle Lake, attention Russ Duncan Benefit, PO Box 38, Battle Lake, MN 56515 – or for electronic donations, call the bank 218-864-5275. If you have any questions, contact Tim McCarte at Sportsman’s Bar or call 218-731-1691. All proceeds will help Russ and his family with medical and travel expenses.