YOUR BEST FRIEND TAKE ME HOME LITERARY LAS VEGAS VIEW CAPTION CONTESTPATRIOTIC SPIRIT
"Recently, I had a photo of my dog Kirby qualify as a finalist in the Firedog photo contest sponsored by Kodak and Circuit City," wrote Katie Aretos of Las Vegas about her 10-year-old Jack Russell terrier. "My dog is one of 20 dogs now in the voting process for the grand prize, and for each vote that Kirby gets on the Firedog Web site, Kodak will donate $1 to a the Nevada SPCA, a no-kill animal shelter. Kodak will give the grand-prize winner?s shelter $50,000 and match $1 for every vote up to $100,000 ? that?s a total of $150,000 possible to our localanimal shelter if Kirby wins! Voting goes through Saturday. Kirby is the only dog from Nevada that has made it to the finalist stage." For more information, or to vote for Kirby, logon to www.firedogkodakcontest.com.
"Attached is a photo we took with the flag you sent us," wrote Capt. Casey Harsh from Iraq about the Nevada state flag requested of Gov. Jim Gibbons? office. "The photo was taken on the south bank of the Euphrates River on Camp Habbaniyah, Iraq. The Marines surrounding the flag from bottom left are: Lance Cpl. Stewart Carboni, Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines from Mesquite; Pfc. Walter McEuen, Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th Marines from Las Vegas; Lance Cpl. Jeremy Lechuga, Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th Marines from Sun Valley; Sgt. Travis Johnson, Kilo Battery, 3d Battalion, 11th Marines from Elko; Pvt. Julian Criales, H&S Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines from Las Vegas; Sgt. Pedro Gutierrez, Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th Marines from Carson City; Cpl. Trevor Hanrion, Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th Marines from Reno; Sgt. Jonathan Duncan, Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th Marines from Las Vegas; and Capt. Casey Harsh, Commanding Officer, Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th Marines from Reno. It snowed a little bit here this morning. Didn?t stick, of course, but it snowed in Iraq."
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My brother Oscar and me need a loving, forever home where we will be safe and family companions. We are young pygmy goats, neutered males, full of personality, athletic and very friendly. We are gentle boys and good with pigs, birds and other animals, but I admit we get a bit obsessive about chasing and playing with them, too. Please adopt both Oscar and me today at Nevada SPCA if you are able and willing to make a lifetime commitment to let us join your family.
The Nevada SPCA is a no-kill animal sanctuary located at 4800 W. Dewey Drive in Las Vegas. For more information on animals featured here, visit www.nevadaspca.org, or call 873-7722.
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MINI ME
Mini Me is a 5-year-old, spayed minature pinscher. She is up to date on all her vaccinations and there are no known medical problems. She is very loving and becomes very attached to her caregiver. She needs a home that has plenty of time to pay attention to her and love her. She is a very special dog who needs a special home.
For more information on animals available for adoption from Mountain Vista Animal Hospital, 4675 E. Flamingo Road, call 458-8808.
BISCUIT
I'm a golden boy who loves playtime with kids and getting belly rubs. I'm great with other dogs and housetrained, too. My name is Biscuit, and I'm a Labrador retriever mix, neutered male, approximately 2 years young. Please meet and adopt me today at Nevada SPCA. I would be honored to become a special sweetheart for you and your family.
The Nevada SPCA is a no-kill animal sanctuary located at 4800 W. Dewey Drive in Las Vegas. For more information on animals featured here, visit www.nevadaspca.org, or call 873-7722.
Carla Jo Masterson branches out beyond the bookstores to distribute her children's picture book "What's On the Other Side of the Rainbow? The Secret of the Golden Mirror." The Las Vegas resident, whose background is in vocal performance, estimates she has had more than 170 book signings, but most of them haven't been in libraries or bookstores. Instead, she's reached out directly to readers in elementary and preschools.
Masterson's message, illustrated by artist Omra Jo Fochtman, is all about emotional expression. Within the book's text, Mr. Positively takes children on a trip through the colors of the rainbow, each tied to an emotion. Along the way, he encourages children to express their feelings appropriately.
For information on Masterson's upcoming appearances, visit www.harmonysoup.com.
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Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place. Entries are limited to five per person and must be postmarked by Thursday. Look for the winning caption in the Feb. 5 editions.
WRITE THE WINNING CAPTION FOR THE CARTOON BELOW AND WIN AN AUTOGRAPHED COPY OF "THE REIGN OF SIR OSCAR" BY LAS VEGAS ARTIST MIKE MILLER.
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