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Show SPRINGVILLE HERALD Thursday, July 10, 2008 16 USU Ext. offers prize tor best county photos LOGAN-- Utah State University Extension is sponsoring a photo contest highlighting photos that showcase each county in the state. Winning photographs photo-graphs will appear in the upcoming USU Extension Annual Review and a statewide state-wide Extension calendar. "We are looking for photos that capture what makes each county unique," said Mike White-sides White-sides marketing manager for USU Extension. "We know there are great photographers pho-tographers out there who have interesting photos, and we look forward to seeing their work." Photographers interested in submitting their work Maple Mountain rirepiaces Quality Fireplaces at Discount Prices mm 801-798-0488 414 South Main Spanish Looking for a Great Garage Door? flU -DEPENDABLE h i door systems incJ n j 1932 N. 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