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		Betsey Draper (1784-1871) 1721 Centre Street
		A well-known member of the Draper family, Betsey ran the local dry goods store at this site. When the town’s collection of books grew beyond one hundred volumes, Mrs. Elizabeth Corey gave the collection to Betsey to house in her store. Residents of West Roxbury would go to Betsey’s store to read the books and socialize. Many people think of Betsey as the first librarian of West Roxbury.
		Louise Washington Lou’s Tailor Shop 115 Park Street
		Louise “Lou” Washington was born and raised in Mississippi. She started to sew when she was five years old by making doll clothes. Over the years, Lou worked for many tailors until she gained the confidence to work for herself. She used her talent to start her business in 1968 in West Roxbury, where she is still located. Lou decided to live in West Roxbury so she could walk to work. Lou encourages herself and others with the following words: “Anything is possible. If someone else can do it, so can I.”
		Judge Kathleen Coffey West Roxbury District Court 445 Arborway
		Judge Kathleen Coffey is the first woman Chief Justice of the West Roxbury District Court. She graduated from Boston College Law School and has been a judge since 1991. Judge Coffey has worked with youth sports groups, and has a long record of civic activity. In 1998, the Patriot’s Trail Girl Scouts honored her. The West Roxbury District Court, located in Jamaica Plain on the Arborway, handles cases from West Roxbury, Roslindale, Jamaica Plain, and Roxbury. All of these areas were once part of Roxbury. Judge Coffey advises young people: “Always do your best. Take positive risks. If someone tells you it has never been done before, let that be a challenge to you to make it happen. With God’s help, everything is possible.”