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Article: Lake Lavon's people shape atmosphere.
- Article from:
- The Dallas Morning News (Dallas, TX)
- Article date:
- December 29, 2005
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Byline: Roy Appleton And Ed Housewright, The Dallas Morning News
Dec. 29--The unique characters of Lake Lavon have created varied communities along the shores of the Collin County lake. A retired principal, a mobile home park owner, an old-timer and a caretaker are among the voices of Lake Lavon. Sammie Whitley Talk about a view. Sammie Whitley's new house sits on four acres wrapping around the western tip of Lavon's Branch peninsula. From her deck, she has an unobstructed look at one of the prettiest parts of the lake. "I fell in love with this," said Dr. Whitley, a retired principal from Euless. Her stone-and-timber A-frame house has the casual ...
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