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FINALISTS PICKED IN FISH HATCHERY CARD CONTEST

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By Published: April 12 2001

LongIsland.com

10 Finalists were picked last week for the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery Card Contest. All are creative and beautiful. One of these lucky 10 will win $50.00 First prize and presented with a check ...

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10 Finalists were picked last week for the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery Card Contest. All are creative and beautiful. One of these lucky 10 will win $50.00 First prize and presented with a check at their school. Winner will be picked sometime next week. The 10 cards will be on display at the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery. You can view them on Dawn of Day Website as well. The winner will also be posted here.