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October Cool Today Monthly Winner


  • By Observer Staff
  • | 4:00 a.m. October 29, 2012
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October Cool Today Monthly Winner
Mike Baltzer submitted the winning photo for the October Cool Today Weather Photo Contest. He took this sunset photo near Big Pass.
Mike Baltzer submitted the winning photo for the October Cool Today Weather Photo Contest. He took this sunset photo near Big Pass.
Michael Baltzer pictured with his iPad2!
Michael Baltzer pictured with his iPad2!

 

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