Long before it got here, 2012 had all the makings of an interesting year.
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Herald readers share expectations for upcoming year
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Herald readers sharing their thoughts for 2012 are, clockwise from upper left: Carla Taylor, Calvin Malone, Wendy Phipps, Justin Hutter, Melanie Self and Ethan Williamson.