![Boeing representative Chris Bray, right, presents Bertha Clarke with a commemorative bandana on Tuesday, April 20, as Kurt LaBelle records the moment. Boeing helped celebrate Clarke's 100th birthday. [Dave Faries]](https://epsilon.creativecirclecdn.com/mexicoledger/medium/20210723-134938-Rosie%20the%20Riveter%281%29.JPG)
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In 1942 Bertha Clarke went to Boeing in search of a job. Her husband, a military policeman, was stationed in Seattle and her allotment from his pay only went so far.
“I needed a little pocket …
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By: Dave Faries, Editor
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4/27/21
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![Sarah Gleeson and Scott Weber perform at Hardin Park in a previous Concert in the Park series. [Submitted photo]](https://epsilon.creativecirclecdn.com/mexicoledger/medium/20210723-134938-Park%20concert%201%281%29.jpg)
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Music and magic.
The two seem to flirt constantly. “Strange Magic,” “This Magic Moment,” “Blue Magic,” and the classic “Do You Believe in Magic” come readily to mind.
And if …
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By: Dave Faries, Editor
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4/27/21
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![The message on the back of "Oggie" Ogar's retro van says all you need to know about his tastes in music. [Nathan Lilley]](https://epsilon.creativecirclecdn.com/mexicoledger/medium/20210723-134940-death%20before%20disco%282%29.jpeg)
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There once was a world where Black Sabbath and Molly Hatchet fluidly co-mingled with one another on AM radio. This, you see, was the ‘70s. And while self-professed southern rock fan Adolph …
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By: Nathan Lilley, General Manager
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4/27/21
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![Tami McCarty in her workshop at She Shed Creations in Mexico. Now a highly regarded taxidermist, she originally had no thought of following her father into the business. [Dave Faries]](https://epsilon.creativecirclecdn.com/mexicoledger/medium/20210723-134944-Taxidermy%201%281%29.JPG)
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Taxidermy may seem like a lonely occupation, and Tami McCarty admits to talking to deer as she works.
But the owner of She Shed Creations in Mexico also keeps a table and chairs in the room. …
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By: Dave Faries, Editor
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4/27/21
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Dana Keller came to Mexico in 1985. That she remained is somewhat surprising – she has lived in six states and went to three high schools. Keller serves as executive director of the Mexico Area …
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By: Dave Faries, Editor
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4/27/21
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People have been known to debate the bounds of the sandwich. There is some general agreement – a filling between slices of bread – but it all breaks down when dishes like the hot dog enter the …
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By: Dave Faries, Editor
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4/27/21
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![Community R-6 Athletic Booster officers recently honored Jim Brink and Mac McGrew for their contributions to the district by dedicating the district's new batting cage in their honor. Among those present at the ceremony are Amber Forbis, Cindy Fort, Brink, McGrew, Dana Robnett and Mandy Cope. [Vicki Duenke]](https://epsilon.creativecirclecdn.com/mexicoledger/medium/20210723-134950-r6.jpg)
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On Monday, April 12, the Community R-6 Athletic Booster Club honored two men who have made a significant contribution to the Community R-VI athletic program by dedicating its newly constructed …
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4/27/21
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Year in School: Senior.
Parents’ Names: Dan and Brandi Utterback.
High School Activities: Softball, basketball, track, Scholar Bowl, FCA.
Favorite Food: Pizza.
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4/27/21
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Year in School: Freshman.
Parents’ Names: Brad and Becky Hoyt.
High School Activities: Cross Country, basketball, track and field, FFA, FCA, Scholar Bowl.
Favorite …
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4/27/21
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Chris Miller and Ayana Shivers traded Mexico’s mayoral seat in the past. Miller served two terms, Shivers just wrapped up her second term, and now it’s Miller’s time.
The City Council named …
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By: Dave Faries, Editor
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4/22/21
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