Et cetera : Thanksgiving Coloring Contest winners ride with Santa

The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department recently held their annual Turkey Coloring Contest for children in 3rd grade and younger. The top three winners in each division were awarded prizes, presented with their laminated contest entry and also got to ride the fire truck with Santa in the downtown parade for the Tree Lighting Ceremony. We had over 160 total entries this year and we would like to thank all of our judges and everyone who participated! The following is a list of the contest winners. Preschool & Under Division 1st - Tied - Kaelynn Roster 1st - Tied - Tate Druschel 3rd - Kara Rollinger Kindergarten & 1st Grade 1st - Michael Getz 2nd - Kira Jacobs 3rd - Kylee Higdon 2nd & 3rd Grade Division 1st - Sophia Vasquez 2nd - Kyleigh Schulmester 3rd - Jade Coots The children in the attached picture are: Back row (l-r): Michael Getz, Jade Coots, Kyleigh Schulmester, Sophia Vasquez, Santa Claus. Front Row (l-r): Kira Jacobs, Kylee Higdon, Tate Druschel, Kaelynn Roster. Not Pictured: Kara Rollinger