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Happy Trails
Lutheran Spring Gala held in Fountain Hills
Wild West themed event support Jacob’s Hope
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Ladies in Fellowship Together (LIFT) held its annual Spring Gala in March. Pictured in their western attire are from left, Ruby Bjornholt, Charlotte Ashbrook, John Bjornholt and Tom Ashbrook
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From left, Dorothy Beck, Dan Beck and Cindy Beck enjoyed the evening’s festivities.
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Allan Ruby won first place at the chili-tasting contest, taking home a chili serving spoon and a gift certificate to The Box Meat Shop.
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Pastor Jeff Teeples led those gathered in campfire songs, ending with “Happy Trails to You.”
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From left, Pastor Jeff Teeples and his wife Kris Teeples with Arnold Hampel donned their best western wear.
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From left, Alan VanBladel, Erich Korsten, Mike Marchi, Dorothy Beck and Julie Wirth line up for food at the Spring Gala.
In March, the Ladies in Fellowship Together (LIFT) women’s group at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church held its annual spring gala.
Guests participated in a chili-tasting contest and voted for their three favorite chili. A total of 11 chili recipes were entered and the winning recipe was prepared by Allan Ruby.
At the gala, attendees were decked out in western attire and everyone enjoyed the social hour, had their picture taken at the photo booth and had a good laugh seeing the skit, a press release read.
Shepherd of the Hills Pastor Jeff Teeples played the guitar and led the Western campfire sing-along, ending with “Happy Trails to You.”
Proceeds from the raffle were given to Jacob’s Hope, located in Mesa.
Jacob’s Hope is a specialty care nursery that provides 24-hour medical care to substance-exposed newborns and support to moms on the path to recovery and prenatal care to mothers in need.
For more information about Jacob’s Hope, visit jacobshopeaz.org.
