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Summer is here, Southwest neighbors!

Well, not technically, but if you have children, then you have a different perception of when summer officially begins (school's out!).  In honor of summer, sun, fun, getaways, and vacations, The Southwest Voice is launching a summer-long photo contest called "Take The Voice on Vacation!"  Click the link to get more info., but in the meantime, don't forget to take a copy of The Southwest Voice with you as you head out of town this summer!  There's a prize for the BEST photo!  Look, I even got things started:

That's me yesterday at Dodger Stadium, not really on vacation, but it doesn't matter! Just take The Voice with you and snap a photo -- and it could win!

Now, on to business!  Have you seen the new issue of The Southwest Voice?

This group is from Loudon Elementary, and they do something very special, something no other elementary school (that I know of) in Bakersfield does.  Click the photo above and read their story!

Housecleaning:

• Submissions for the June 11 issue are due tomorrow, Tuesday, June 3. Don't forget your nominations for Athlete of the Month and Educator of the Month!  Don't forget celebrations & announcements, or your iPod "Top 10" list, either!
• If you're receiving The Southwest Voice in the mail but don't recall signing a subscription card, please send me an email and I will get a card sent to you, or,
• Fill out the subscription card in the new issue and be entered to win a new iPod Shuffle
• Forward this email/newsletter to 5 people you know do not receive The Southwest Voice so that they can start getting a FREE subscription and have a chance at our ongoing contests.
• Please support our advertisers!  They are part of our community, and they are the reason that our Voice is free!

Also, please feel free to send me an email anytime--if you think of a story or need questions answered, or just to give feedback.  I am always around and I want to talk to you!

Take care,

Dana