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2010 Essay Contest Results
The annual essay contest, open to 4th- and 5th-grade students, was designed to develop participant's knowledge and understanding of the wide variety of fruits and vegetables that are available to us in the Central Valley. Essays written were between 300 and 500 words and answered the question, "Why Eat Harvest of the Month Fruits and Vegetables?" The top four essays were chosen and the winners received certificates and gift cards for a great family adventure.
The four winners of the essay contest were:
- 1st Place - Janelle Montejano
5th Grade, Monson-Sultana Jt. Un. Elementary School, Sultana
Teacher: Janice Rush
Prize: Award certificate, $50 gift certificate to Visalia Adventure Park
Read Janelle's Essay
- 2nd Place - Zaina Ilyas
5th Grade, Westfield Elementary School, Porterville
Teacher: Kristi McCracken
Prize: Award certificate, $30 gift certificate to Visalia Adventure Park
Read Zaina's Essay
- 3rd Place Tie - Vanessa Lopez
5th Grade, Palm Elementary School,Orosi
Teacher: Carrie Ellis
Prize: Award certificate, $20 gift certificate to Visalia Adventure Park
3rd Place Tie - Amber Leigh Whited
5th Grade, Alta Vista Elementary School, Porterville
Teacher: Laurie Wells
Prize: Award certificate, $20 gift certificate to Visalia Adventure Park
The Network's goal is to promote healthier lifestyles for Tulare County families by eating more fruits and vegetables and increasing physical activity. Visalia Adventure Park is seven acres of food, fun, and excitement for the whole family. The Adventure Park is the Central Valley's Premier Family Entertainment Center. There is no admission to the park, the attractions are Pay As You Play. Winners can fill their Need-4-Speed racing 45 mph at Full Throttle Raceway. The park has something for everybody: 18 hole Miniature Golf Course, Hwy 66 Bowling, 900' Family Go-Kart Track, Lazer Tag, Bumper Boats, Batting Cages, and an assortment of Video And Redemption Arcade Games. Visalia Adventure Park is at Highway 198 and Akers St., 5600 W. Cypress Avenue in Visalia.
A special thanks to all the essay participants for submitting their entries and congratulations to the contest winners. We hope they will have a fun, energetic time using their gift cards!
Tulare County Office of Education
School Health Program
Network for a Healthy California
7000 Doe Avenue, Building 700
Visalia, CA 93291
Nani Rowland, Project Coordinator
(559) 651-0130 Ext. 3720
fax: (559) 651-1995
Jim Vidak
County Superintendent of Schools
Tulare County Office of Education
2637 West Burrel
P.O. Box 5091
Visalia, CA 93278-5091
phone: (559) 733-6300
fax: (559) 737-4378
TTY (hearing impaired): (559) 733-6307
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