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KIDS WRITE ABOUT GOOD EXPERIENCES.


Byline: Daily News

PALMDALE - Twelve young people were honored in the annual Yes2Kids ``Kids Speak out About Child Abuse Prevention'' writing contest.

Recognized in grade levels from first through 12th, the youngsters wrote on ``I Feel Special When My Family ...,'' based on theideathat when family members focus on what works well for them, they will do more toward helping each other feel valued rather than enter into abusive ways of relating.

Winners were Crystal Armenta, Littlerock High School Littlerock High School is a public, co-educational high school located in Littlerock, California. It is the a part of the Antelope Valley High School District (AVHSD). External links
  • Official Web Site
, grade 12; Krystina Kessler, Highland High School Highland High School or Highlands High School may refer to:

In the United States:
  • Highland High School (Gilbert, Arizona)
  • Highland High School (Bakersfield, California)
  • Highland High School (Palmdale, California)
, grade 11; Janelee Velazquez, Desert Sands Charter High School, grade 10; Vanessa Swift, Desert Sands Charter High School, grade 9; Joe Lopez, Almondale School, grade 8; From the Palmdale Learning Plaza: Forest Pfatenhauer, grade 7; Phillip Grove, grade 6; Mustafa Yasar, grade 5; Esteisi Martinez, Pueblo Learning Center, grade 4; Sydney Matheson, Palmdale Learning Plaza, grade 3; Hana Welsh, Palmdale Learning Plaza, grade 2; and McKenna Madrigal madrigal, name for two different forms of Italian music, one related to the poetic madrigal in the 14th cent., the other the most common form of secular vocal music in the 16th cent. , Palmdale Learning Plaza, grade 1.

Winners received $100 savings bonds, Office Depot Office Depot (NYSE: ODP) is one of the world's leading suppliers of office products and services. The Company's selection of brand name office supplies includes business machines, computers, computer software and office furniture, while its business services encompass copying,  backpacks full of school supplies, and certificates of recognition from Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850.  County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich Michael Dennis Antonovich (born 1939 in Los Angeles, California) is a member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors representing the Fifth District, which covers northern Los Angeles County, the Antelope, Santa Clarita, Pasadena, and parts of the San Fernando and San , state Sen. George Runner and Assemblywoman Sharon Runner. Each also received a case of copy paper for their teacher and classmates Classmates can refer to either:
  • Classmates.com, a social networking website.
  • Classmates (film), a 2006 Malayalam blockbuster directed by Lal Jose, starring Prithviraj, Jayasurya, Indragith, Sunil, Jagathy, Kavya Madhavan, Balachandra Menon, ...
.

The winners were announced at an April 6 banquet that kicked off Child Abuse Prevention Month by the Yes2Kids-Antelope Valley Child Abuse Prevention Council. About 240 people attended the banquet at the Larry Chimbole Cultural Center in Palmdale.

Two Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services social workers were honored for their work in 2005 in preventing child abuse.

Honored were Journet Prater prate  
v. prat·ed, prat·ing, prates

v.intr.
To talk idly and at length; chatter.

v.tr.
To utter idly or to little purpose.

n.
 of the department's Lancaster office and Evie Christensen of the department's Palmdale office.

The banquet was a Mexican buffet catered by Nico's. Raffle prizes included a propane barbecue provided by local Wal-Mart and Sam's Club stores and a gift basket from the Whole Wheatery.

Master of ceremonies Dr. John Whitaker of the Children's Bureau invited guests to participate with Yes2Kids, Children's Bureau and the Department of Children and Family Services to view child abuse as a community problem in which community members working together can be a strong force that is part of the solution.

To become a member of Yes2Kids-Antelope Valley Child Abuse Prevention Council, call (661) 538-1846.

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