The fundraising meal and auction held in Medicine Lodge for the Freedom Gates Boys Ranch was more than successful. FGBR President Michael Simpson said the evening brought in near $30,000. He estimates 165 people attended the event which Simpson said, "Is the best year ever."

"We are so blessed and humbled to live in such a generous community," Simpson said. "Our local area has wrapped their arms around Freedom Gates in many big ways over the years. Sometimes I wonder if we are a hard burden on our local community, but our fundraiser showed us just how much they love this ministry and love our...