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Each winner received an award of $100 for their entry and the runners up each received six copies of the Almanack to share with their friends.
“We hope that this year you are the one to find the woolly bear that will catch the judges’ eyes and, thus, have an extra $100 of spending money for the upcoming Christmas season. So, keep your eyes peeled for the Champion,” the spokesman said.
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