Photos for December 29, 2012
Skyview's Jose Nava-Montez, top, takes down Mountain View's Branden Huft in the 106-pound semifinal at the Pacific Coast Wrestling Championships at Hudson's Bay High School on Saturday. Nava-Montez won the match.
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Portland Trail Blazers forward Nicolas Batum (88) looks to pass inside against Philadelphia's Evan Turner. Batum led the Trail Blazers with 22 points as they defeated the 76ers 89-85.
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Portland Trail Blazers center Meyers Leonard reacts after injuring his right ankle during the second half Saturday.
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Retired U.S. Marine Robert Harr, 86, middle, a World War II dog trainer, sits Thursday with U.S. Marine Cpl. Juan Rodriguez, left, U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Willingham and Lucca on Natural Balance Pet Foods’ 2013 Rose Parade float, “Canines with Courage” in Irwindale, Calif. The float is a floral replica of the Military Working Dog Teams National Monument being constructed in San Antonio, Texas. Lucca, an 8-year-old German Shepherd-malinois mix, was deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. After losing a leg to a roadside bomb, Lucca is now retired and lives with her first handler, Sgt. Willingham.
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U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Willingham shakes hands Thursday with Lucca, 8, a German Shepherd/Malinois mix, in Irwindale, Calif. Lucca, who lost a leg to a roadside bomb, is now retired and lives with Willingham, her first handler.
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Texas' Kendall Thomas (35) celebrates after sacking Oregon State's Cody Vaz (14) during the fourth quarter of the Alamo Bowl NCAA football game, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, in San Antonio. Texas won 31-27. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Texas wide receiver Marquise Goodwin is lifted after his 36-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter against Oregon State in the Alamo Bowl on Saturday. Texas won 31-27.
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Carter Morgan, 18, volunteered on the campaign trail this year for presidential candidate Mitt Romney, state Sen. Don Benton, R-Vancouver, and state Rep. Paul Harris, R-Vancouver.
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Republican Judah Rancourt, 19, worked on Shahram Hadian's gubernatorial campaign this year. Hadian lost in the primary to Democrat Jay Inslee and Republican Rob McKenna.
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Casey Decker, a 16-year-old student at Columbia River High School, works the phones this fall as a volunteer for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jay Inslee.
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Dylan Koester, a 16-year-old student at Columbia River High School, poses alongside Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jay Inslee earlier this year as Koester helped out on the campaign trail.
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Skyview's Jocelyn Adams cuts down the net after the Storm won the 4A state title in March.
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Coach Al Aldridge smiles as his Prairie High players celebrate their 3A state championship after defeating Franklin 54-44 in March. Not long after this tournament, Aldridge announced he was leaving to coach at Clark College.
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Terrina Vough says her son, Joseph Reilly, 21, is making small improvements after he was injured by a car accident in November.
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Joseph Reilly Brain was bruised and pelvis crushed when he was hit by a speeding car Nov. 27
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Keith Short, a UPS Service provider and driver, uses a DIAD (Delivery Information Acquisition Device), a hand-held computer, which gives him the delivery information for each package, in Baltimore.
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Keith Short, a UPS Service provider and driver, uses a DIAD (Delivery Information Acquisition Device), a hand-held computer, which gives him the delivery information for each package, in Baltimore.
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Keith Short, a UPS Service provider and driver, uses a DIAD (Delivery Information Acquisition Device), a hand-held computer, which gives him the delivery information for each package, in Baltimore.
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Galen Rupp reacts after finishing the men's 10,000m finals at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Friday, June 22, 2012, in Eugene, Ore. Rupp finished first, Matt Tegenkamp second and DathanRitzenhein third. The three will represent the U.S. in the London Olympics. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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James Finch, service adviser for the US Bank Service Center, takes a call at the facility in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
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Oregon's Lavasier Tuinei, left, stands with Darron Thomas, who holds the Rose Bowl trophy after Oregon's 45-38 win over Wisconsin in the NCAA college football bowl game Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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James Finch, service adviser for the US Bank Service Center, takes a call at the facility in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
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Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Desmond Bryant (90) and defensive end Andre Carter, left, tackle Kansas City Chiefs running back Peyton Hillis during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
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Andy Murray of Britain, right, congratulates Roger Federer of Switzerland, as he poses with his trophy following the men's singles final match at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, England, Sunday, July 8, 2012. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
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The Skyview girls basketball team embraces Aubrey Ward-El after she made a 3 point shot at the buzzer to win the 4A Girls State Basketball Tournament in Tacoma, Saturday, March 3, 2012. Skyview beat Central Valley 46-43. (Steven Lane/The Columbian)
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Guide Jack Glass of Troutdale takes the hooks out a spring chinook caught near the mouth of the Sandy River. ALLEN THOMAS/The Columbian
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Portland Trail Blazers Damian Lillard drives against the Los Angeles Lakers, Wednesday, October 31, 2012.(Steven Lane/The Columbian)
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San Francisco Giants celebrate after the Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers, 4-3, in Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won the World Series 4-0. (AP Photo/Tim Donnelly)
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Amy Hastings and Shalane Flanagan compete in the women's 10,000m finals at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Friday, June 22, 2012, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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Vintage Books The "Fifty Shades of Grey" trilogy by best-selling author E L James. EL James' erotic trilogy was easily the year's biggest hit, selling more than 35 million copies in the U.S. alone and topping bestseller lists for months.
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Vintage Books The "Fifty Shades of Grey" trilogy by best-selling author E L James. EL James' erotic trilogy was easily the year's biggest hit, selling more than 35 million copies in the U.S. alone and topping bestseller lists for months.
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The lobby of the Canna Care medical marijuana dispensary displays the philosophy of the owners Bryan and Lanette Davies.
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Paul Kitagaki Jr/Sacramento Bee Bryan and Lanette Davies, right, join hands to lead a prayer each day at 6 p.m. for their staff and patients at the Canna Care marijuana dispensary in Sacramento, Calif.
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Paul Kitagaki Jr/Sacramento Bee The lobby of the Canna Care medical marijuana dispensary displays the philosophy of the owners Bryan and Lanette Davies.
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Paul Kitagaki Jr/Sacramento Bee Bryan and Lanette Davies, right, join hands to lead a prayer each day at 6 p.m. for their staff and patients at the Canna Care marijuana dispensary in Sacramento, Calif.
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FILE - In this Feb. 12, 2012 file photo, Adele accepts the award for record of the year for "Rolling in the Deep" during the 54th annual Grammy Awards, in Los Angeles. Adele rolled so deep in 2012 that sheís been voted The Associated Press Entertainer of the Year. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)
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This undated publicity photo released by Columbia Records shows the official theme song by Adele to the latest James Bond 007 feature film, "Skyfall." After a year of Grammy glory and James Bond soundtracking, Adele has been voted The Associated Press Entertainer of the Year. (AP Photo/Columbia Records)
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Adele won six awards at the 54th annual Grammy Awards in February. Associated Press files
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FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2012 file photo, performer Adele arrives for the Brit Awards 2012 at the O2 Arena in London. The 24-year-old British songstress' album "21" has sold more than 10 million copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The album reached the milestone the week of Nov. 19, 2012, less than two years after its release. Adele rolled so deep in 2012 that sheís been voted The Associated Press Entertainer of the Year. (AP Photo/Jonathan Short, File)
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FILE - In this magazine cover image photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott and released by Vogue, singer Adele is shown on the cover of the March issue of "Vogue." The singer talks about her life-changing year. Adele rolled so deep in 2012 that sheís been voted The Associated Press Entertainer of the Year. (AP Photo/Vogue, File)
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FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2012 file photo, Adele reacts after winning the award for best British Female Solo Artist during the Brit Awards 2012 at the O2 Arena in London. Though Adele didnít have a new album or a worldwide tour in 2012, sheís still rolling. After a year of Grammy glory and James Bond soundtracking, Adele has been voted The Associated Press Entertainer of the Year. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan, File)
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FILE - In this Feb. 12, 2012 file photo, Adele poses backstage with her six awards at the 54th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Adele won awards for best pop solo performance for "Someone Like You," song of the year, record of the year, and best short form music video for "Rolling in the Deep," and album of the year and best pop vocal album for "21." After a year of Grammy glory and James Bond soundtracking, Adele has been voted The Associated Press Entertainer of the Year. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
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A sailboat passes under the Interstate 5 Bridge. A bill approving a new Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia River would authorize $450 million in bonds to pay for Oregon's share.
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Nick Popravak, left, and David Reed are married Dec. 9, by minister Russell Miller at the First Congregational Church in Vancouver. A ballot measure allowing same-sex marriage was approved by voters in the Nov. 6 election.
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Election Officials sort through ballots at the Clark County Elections Office on Nov. 7. The election was No. 4 on the Top 10 list.
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A coal train travels through Bellingham in 2011. A proposal to build coal export terminals in the Northwest, which would increase coal train traffic in Clark County, was the year's No. 9 story.
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Henry Hill Mobster and FBI informant died June 12
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Mike Wallace News journalist died April 7
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Larry Hagman Actor died Nov. 24
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Whitney Houston Singer died Feb. 11
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George McGovern Former U.S. senator and presidential candidate died Oct. 21
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Art ModellCleveland Browns owner died Sept. 6
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Gore Vidal Author died July 31
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Sally Ride Astronaut died July 23
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Nora Ephron Essayist, author and filmmaker died June 26
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Andy Griffith Actor died July 3
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Michael Clarke Duncan Actor died Sept. 3
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Don Cornelius 'Soul Train' host died Feb. 1
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Dick Clark Entertainer died April 18
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Cabin owners along the former Northwestern Lake continue to deal with the after effects of the breaching of Condit Dam on March 16.
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A fall design by Catherine Rae on display at the Couve Couture fashion show at the Atrium Lounge on Oct. 20. Steven Lane/The Columbian
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Steven Lane/The Columbian Hannah Wiggs and James Rogers, from Vancouver, spend part of Sunday afternoon under their favorite tree on the Parade Grounds of the Fort Vancouver National Hitoric Reserve on April 22. The two found the spot the day they were engaged, August 12, 2011. They married May 26, 2012.
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Spanky, a six-year-old miniature horse, and his buddy, "D" a year-old Jack Russell terrier. The duo performed at the Horse Expo on Feb. 18 and 19 at the Clark County Events Center.
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A winter snow inspires Lincoln neighborhood residents to take an early morning walk on Jan. 18.
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A firefighter is among those responding to a two-alarm brush fire on Oct. 5 near the intersection of Northeast 49th Street and 137th Avenue in east Vancouver.
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Dianne Shaffer chases after her daughter, Finnley, 5, while having a snowball fight at a park in Felida. Cold weather brought several inches of snow overnight to the delight of many March 22 in Vancouver.
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"A good mother is empathetic toward and shows respect for her child's feelings, needs and point of view. A child treated that way is much more likely to have empathy for others as he grows up. A good mother asks, "What is he feeling to make him behave that way?" and then responding in a way that considers those feelings instead of just her own," Sara Rolling, of Vancouver, photographed April 25.
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Steven Lane/The Columbian Union receiver Trent Cowan has his helmet knocked off by Mt. View defender Russel Culverwell but manages to hang onto the ball for a 16 yard gain at McKenzie Stadium Aug. 31. Union later scored on the drive.
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Steven Lane/The Columbian Manjeet Kaur, 13, from Beaverton, is among hundreds attending an Aug. 9 candlelight vigil at the Guru Ramdass Sikh temple in Vancouver in memory of six people who died in a temple shooting in Wisconsin. The Vancouver temple was destroyed in an October fire.
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Washington Old Time Fiddlers member Frank Funk straps on his guitar before the start of the set during the annual Harvest Fun Day at 78th Street Heritage Farm on Sept. 22.
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Matthew Berg, 15, of Yacolt, carries off two of his Market Fryer Chickens after winning 4-H Champion Pin of Three and Reserve Champion Pin of Three at the Clark County Fair on Aug. 8.
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Eight-time state swimming champion Julia Sanders, of Hockinson High School, practices at LaCamas Swim and Sport on Oct. 30. Sanders prepares for the final high school state championship meet of her career as she looks to win another 200 IM title and her fourth butterfly title.
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Jack Cullen, 25, of Portland, leaps along a 2-inch-wide slackline suspended between two trees at Esther Short Park on Aug. 15.
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Steven Lane/The Columbian Richard Witherspoon, left, and Rhys Balmer sail a Cal 27 from the Island Sailing Club on the Columbia River on July 24.
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Vancouver Mayor Tim Leavitt delivers the annual State of the City address at Kiggins Theatre on March 16.
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Steven Lane/The Columbian A windsurfer jumps a swell on the Columbia River near the Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery on Sept. 21.
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Angel M. Torres-Reyna, 41, of Vancouver, during a four-hour standoff on the roof of the Hazel Dell Quality Inn on Sept. 29. After climbing down, he was taken in to custody. He is awaiting trial on charges of setting fire to his room at the Quality Inn as well as to his apartment.
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The Skyview girls celebrate after their game against Gonzaga Prep at the 4A Girls State Basketball Tournament in Tacoma on March 2 Skyview beat Gonzaga Prep 63-50 to advance to the championship game.
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Zachary Kaufman/The Columbian Charlie Barker misses his target in the steer wrestling competition during the Vancouver Rodeo at the Clark County Saddle Club on July 7.
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Jessica Lee, 19, left, and Ashley Cavner, 21, from Vancouver, complete their wedding vows shortly after midnight to be the first same sex couple to be married in Clark County on Dec. 9.
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A new U.S. citizen proudly places a flag in his pocket while looking over his citizenship documents at a U.S. citizen ceremony Sept. 14 in Vancouver. Thirty-five new U.S. citizens who were sworn in at the third annual Citizenship Day event at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.
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Carter Morse, 11, a student at Franklin Elementary School, enjoys the winter sledding at Franklin Park on Jan. 18. Vancouver schools were closed because of snow.
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Steven Lane/The Columbian Fans enjoy the first night of the 2012 high school football season as Vancouver's Skyview takes on Central Catholic at Hillsboro Stadium in Oregon on Aug. 30.
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October is bright and colorful as leaves begin their annual transition to red, orange, yellow and everything in between.
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Members of the Vancouver Lake Crew row on Vancouver Lake on March 26.
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Portland Winterhawks forward Joe Mahon throws a right hand at Vancouver Giants forward Scott Cooke during a scrap at 18:56 of the first period at the Rose Garden on Nov. 21. Portland won the game 3-0.
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Dakota Palmore, 7, plays inside her very own bedroom of her family's new home after a dedication ceremony for the Habitat for Humanity project on Jan. 28.
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Young Kwak/The Associated Press Gonzaga's Kevin Pangos works his way through Baylor traffic on Friday.
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