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Indiana woman helps decorate White House for holidays

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Prince's Lakes, Ind. resident Shari Koenes relaxes in her home after returning from Washington. Koenes was one of 78 volunteers who helped decorate the White House for Christmas. This was the second year she had been asked to work in areas such as the Oval Office and West Wing.

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First lady Michelle Obama decorates a lollipop during a holiday decoration preview at the White House in Washington. More than 70 volunteers, including Prince's Lakes resident Shari Koenes, worked hours decking the halls. Now they'd find out if their efforts were up to the standards of the first lady of the United States.

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First lady Michelle Obama toured the private living quarters of the White House, inspecting this year's selection of holiday decorations. More than 70 volunteers, including Prince's Lakes resident Shari Koenes, worked hours decking the halls. Now they'd find out if their efforts were up to the standards of the first lady of the United States.
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    • Prince’s Lakes, Ind. resident Shari Koenes relaxes in her home after returning from Washington. Koenes was one of 78 volunteers who helped decorate the White House for Christmas. This was the second year she had been asked to work in areas such as the Oval Office and West Wing.
    • First lady Michelle Obama decorates a lollipop during a holiday decoration preview at the White House in Washington. More than 70 volunteers, including Prince’s Lakes resident Shari Koenes, worked hours decking the halls. Now they’d find out if their efforts were up to the standards of the first lady of the United States.
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