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Lafayette | Andrew Donalson

by Andrew Donalson
Kathy White, a former law secretary and daughter of the ex-mayor, purchased the old Western Auto building at the corner of the Lafayette Public Square to fulfill her dream and establish Kathy’s Flowers and Gifts.
This youngster dreams of Halloween.
Going, going, gone says the auctioneer as he sells a farm for taxes on the courthouse steps.
Her store offers seasonal decorations and gifts as well as varieties of slower arrangements and balloons deliveries for all occasions.
But Gregg is not much for having his face washed by mom, Kathy White.
Kathy White checks the condition of cow’s milk supply. (
Kathy White’s older son, Mikey, is interested in raising cattle, and mom and dad encourage the project.
In the afternoon, after his milk delivery run for a major dairy, Kathy White’s husband, James, relaxes at the store and picks up the boys and sometimes Kathy to head to the farm.
Kathy White gives son Gregg a big hug for doing well in school.
Kathy and James White’s favorite place out of the city is her grandmother’s farm where she spent much of her childhood.
Town meeting to decide details of next fair.
Kathy White knows most everyone in town and has never had a desire to explore outside her county. All she needs is here.
Kathy White says, “I should dress up for these pictures, but really I like to be comfortable when I work and this is he way I am.”
Kathy White has made a success by her own determination and ingenuity.
The flower shop allows the girls to work at their own pace, be creative, and share together the latest news of the town.
Sister-in-laws Judy and Tanischa prepare a balloon get well greeting.
Lafayette Baptist Church welcomes a minister with famous namesake.
Dean delivers an anniversary balloon to a surprised worker at a local industry.
Kathy White and Sammy prepares homecoming decorations for the big day tomorrow.
The office provides employment for four other family members. Kathy White’s mother, Sammy, and sister-in-law’s mother, Dean decorate a teddy bear for a new baby gift.
Powder puff football game celebrates homecoming week.
A careless motorist failed the heed of this sign at the high school.

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