Give life, give blood and get a sweet treat reward
     "Summer time is one of the toughest times to keep the blood supply at optimum levels," said Lorie Schenck, director of Marketing and Communications at Stewart Regional Blood Center. "Blood usage is up and donors are vacationing. To encourage our donors to make that blood donation appointment and to
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     Lula Washington, Troup's angel of mercy, can be seen all over town in her motorized wheel chair with one mission in mind helping others. She has delivered Meals on Wheels for more than 10 years and is highly rated by Troup residents. "I've never been shy and don't like crying", said the ever-smilin
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Love ribs? This is the place
BY JOHN H. COX
     Whether painting or barbecuing, David Spivey believes patience and dedication are necessary in delivering superior products.
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Killian is third in state competition
     Meagan Killian a student at Cain Elementar y in Mrs. Greeney's kindergarten class entered the PTSA Reflections Program Literature Contest by responding to the prompt "I wonder why...".
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Eddie Ray KWB 'Volunteer of Year'
     Keep Whitehouse Beautiful thanked its many volunteers at a barbecue luncheon held a member's beautiful home on May 19. Longtime member Eddie Ray was recognized as "Volunteer of the Year" for her constant and continuing participation in all things KWB and much more. President LuAnne Ray was presented
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Distinguished Service Award
     One of the first things new Whitehouse Mayor Jake Jacobson (above left) did after being sworn in by outgoing mayor Suzanne Loudamy at the second of two city council meetings on May 23 was present her with a beautiful glass "Distringished Service Award." The award's wording said it was "in recognitio
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Recreational pond seminar set for June 6
     Smith County Cooperative Extension, in conjunction with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), will be holding a Recreational Pond Management Seminar on Tuesday, June 6, at the TPWD Nature Center in Tyler. The program will begin at 6 p.m.
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Historical society meets at Woman's Building
     The June 6 meeting of the Smith County Historical Society will be held at the Woman's Building, 911 South Broadway Avenue, in Tyler. The meeting will feature a tour of the building
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