A Look Back: As 2006 ends, we revisit some of the newsmakers whose stories we shared earlier this year

Steve Vaught of Valley Center, seen here on Route 66 outside Barstow, walked across the country in an effort to lose weight. He had offers to write a book and work with physical trainers after he finished the walk in May 2006. <br><small><B>North County Times File Photo </B></small> <br><A HREF="https://secure.townnews.com/nctimes.com/forms/photo_services/linkorder.php?des= North County Times File Photo Steve Vaught of Valley Center, seen here on Route 66 outside Barstow, walked across the country in an effort to lose weight. He had offers to write a book and work with physical trainers after he finished the walk in May 2006. " target="new">Order a copy of this photo</A> <!— <br><A HREF=" ">More of this story</A> —> <br> <A HREF="http://www.nctimes.com/news/photogallery/" target="new">Visit our Photo Gallery</A> <br> <hr width="250">