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A canoeist steers during canoe races Wednesday at City Dock. The canoe races were followed by the traditional Crazy Craft event, during which participants could use anything that floated, except a boat.
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Derek Hillman fails to reach the top of the greased pole during the annual competition Thursday afternoon at City Dock. Contestants lined up to take a shot at the competition's $100 prize.
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Alivia Young, 7, and Kyler Young, 4, look for help after pulling a bullhead out of the water Friday at City Dock. Child fishermen lined the summer float at City Dock for the Art Clarke Scrap Fish Derby.
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Cousins Jake Eastaugh, 10, and Kaydin Mill, 10, stand with their plastic barrel Crazy Float craft next to City Dock Wednesday. The pair finished third and came away from the event relatively dry compared to other participants.
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Participants in the Fourth of July Fun Run walk past the crab statue Friday morning. The Fun Run, sponsored by Parks and Recreation, followed the airport loop road.
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Members of the Garnet Grit Betties roller-skated the Independence Day parade route in patriotic garb. The Betties were one of several community organizations that participated in the event.
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John Rentschler pulls a crosscut saw during the Idaho-style bucking competition Friday at the Chuck Oliver Logging Show. Rentschler, who was paired with Tom Wetor (not pictured), took the all-around logger award.
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A young girl rides in a wagon with the Garnet Grit Betties during the Fourth of July parade down Front Street Friday. The event was well attended and exuberant, and rain managed to hold off until after the event.
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Fourth of July Queen candidates prepare to draw tickets for the Royalty Ticket Pull. From left, Delila Wigg, Erica Smith, Cassie Schilling-Shilts, Robyn Booker and Kira Torvend spent hours working at food booths, holding special events, and selling tickets for the raffle. The $5,000-grand prize went to Todd White. The $3,000-second prize went to Eric Yancey, and $1,000 each went to Will Shilts and Regina Sarff.
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