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Wade Bartley of Hopkins County, (center) founder of the Help a Child Benefit, was honored with an appreciation dinner by executives of Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital for his annual donations toward the work that the hospital provides for disadvantaged children. A dinner was held on August 15, 2025, at The Black Oak in Sulphur Springs as a thank-you to Bartley and the local sponsors and organizers of the Help a Child Benefit. Bartley will hold the 2025 day-long cooking contest, outdoor event, and auction on Saturday, October 18, on the grounds of the Hopkins County Civic Center.