2020 Help-A-Child Benefit

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  • A tractor driver backs into a spot before the Lake Country Tractor Pull began.
    A tractor driver backs into a spot before the Lake Country Tractor Pull began.
  • Ronald "Squirrel" Wheeler stirs his chili before tasting began.
    Ronald "Squirrel" Wheeler stirs his chili before tasting began.
  • Wayne Bartley, cousin to county commissioner Wade Bartley, lifts the lid to his chili to stir.
    Wayne Bartley, cousin to county commissioner Wade Bartley, lifts the lid to his chili to stir.
  • Mike and Dana Robinson competed in the chili cook-off at the Help-A-Child Benefit.
    Mike and Dana Robinson competed in the chili cook-off at the Help-A-Child Benefit.
  • Enola Gay Matthews and the Riley Springs Jamboree performed at the Help-A-Child Benefit, marking their 65th year of performance.
    Enola Gay Matthews and the Riley Springs Jamboree performed at the Help-A-Child Benefit, marking their 65th year of performance.
  • A tractor pulls into position in front of the sled.
    A tractor pulls into position in front of the sled.
  • Attendees pick up their plates, utensils and other fixings for the all-you-can-eat chili.
    Attendees pick up their plates, utensils and other fixings for the all-you-can-eat chili.
  • Jack Phillips of the Running Creek Band performed at the Help-A-Child Benefit.
    Jack Phillips of the Running Creek Band performed at the Help-A-Child Benefit.
  • Buddy Dunn readies the Beat the Heat 1985 Chevrolet Camaro for revving. He and his wife Susie travel around to educate children and to raise money for Shriners Hospital for Children.
    Buddy Dunn readies the Beat the Heat 1985 Chevrolet Camaro for revving. He and his wife Susie travel around to educate children and to raise money for Shriners Hospital for Children.
  • Robert (holding the plaque) and Hunter Cash, second from left, were awarded first place for their chili. Giving the award are county commissioner Wade Bartley, left, and Clay Bartley, right.
    Robert (holding the plaque) and Hunter Cash, second from left, were awarded first place for their chili. Giving the award are county commissioner Wade Bartley, left, and Clay Bartley, right.
  • County commissioner Wade Bartley introduces the Foster Family of Year, Eric and Savanna Christian.
    County commissioner Wade Bartley introduces the Foster Family of Year, Eric and Savanna Christian.
  • From left, Leslie Galvan, Kara Tifft and Katie Morgan accept the Ira Black Ag Mechanics Award for Como-Pickton FFA. Giving the award are Wade Bartley, left, and Clay Bartley, right.
    From left, Leslie Galvan, Kara Tifft and Katie Morgan accept the Ira Black Ag Mechanics Award for Como-Pickton FFA. Giving the award are Wade Bartley, left, and Clay Bartley, right.
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Photos by Todd Kleiboer