WH family takes part in National Adoption Day
      TYLER - Local efforts corresponding to National Adoption Day took place recently, with a celebration at the Caldwell Zoo Pavilion in Tyler. After finalizing adoptions at the cour thouse, the Smith County Young Lawyers Association (SCYLA) hosted a celebration for area adoptive families.
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What's Cookin'?
Divinity
      2 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 c. light corn syrup 2 egg whites 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 c. water In 2 quart saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, 1/4 teaspoon salt and water. Cook to hard ball stage (260o), stirring only till sugar dissolves. Meanwhile, beat egg whites to stiff peaks. Gradually pour syrup over...
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Boy Scout tree lot ready for business
      Want to sip some hot cider, inhale the crisp scent of fresh-cut Christmas trees, and be entertained by Boy Scouts in elf shoes?? Well, Whitehouse is the place to be!! High adventure camping, climbing and outdoor experiences are an important part of the scouting experience, but these adventures ca...
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WH library hosting hayride
      The Whitehouse Community Library is preparing for its fourth annual Hayride with Santa event, scheduled Saturday, Dec. 15. The evening will begin at 4:30 p.m. with a story read by librar y director Sandra Knackstedt. Next, a few practice tunes will be sung before the hayride begins.
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OPEN HOUSE IN TROUP
     Christmas spirit will again fill the home of Buster and Jill Womack in Troup as they open their doors to the community on Dec. 10 and 11 from 4-8 p.m. The Womack home at 327 N. Ponsard is filled with Christmas cheer from top to bottom, each and every room of the house decorated to the hilt. Jill enj...
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'Food for Fines' drive continues
      If you owe fines at the Whitehouse Community Library, the library has a deal for you. The Whitehouse Community Library is running its annual "Food for Fines" program during the month of December. This annual program allows library patrons who owe large or even small fines to have their slates cle...
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Tyler sets Holiday in the Park
      Put on your mittens and break out the toboggan! The City of Tyler Parks and Recreation Department and Libertas American will be hosting the second annual Holiday in the Park and Bazaar on Dec. 7 and 8 at Bergfeld Park. This free event includes a "tubing hill," a snow play area, shopping, entertain...
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Pecanwood lights a 'labor of love'
      Christmas lights and decorations make just about everyone smile, at least a little more. That is the goal of Norman and Vicky Wade at the Pecanwood Apartments in Whitehouse. The tradition of decorating the complex came from their last place in Louisiana. Mrs.
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Spirit of Christmas food drive continues through Dec. 22
      With just a few weeks remaining in the Spirit of Christmas Food Drive, more donations are needed to help the 13,000 families targeted to receive assistance this year. The food drive ends Dec. 22 in most areas.
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Meals on Wheels Weekly Menu
December 6-13
      Please call the day before if you are going to eat the next day. Bobbie & Acker Hanks Senior Center 118 Railroad Ave. Whitehouse, Texas 903-839-6958 Troup Municipal Library 102 S.
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NOVEMBER YARD OF THE MONTH
     Keep Whitehouse Beautiful's Yard of the Month for November is 312 Prince Charles. Pictured are owners Brad and Bonnie Shaw and sons Ryan and Braden, along with Debbie Lilly (far right) of KWB.
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