From Mexico, Mo.: The economic outlook, in their own words

0 Comments | USA TODAY, June, 2009 | by Susan Page

Folks in Mexico, Mo., talk about how they're doing now and what is likely to happen next.

Ron Clark, 68, owner, Ron's Barber Shop: "A lot of people have been laid off; they're cutting back

and doing without a lot of things," but he hasn't seen a decline in the haircut business. At $11, "they

don't cost that much."

David Reetz, 49, music teacher; owner, Mexico Music: "I'm selling almost all Chinese-made (musical instruments)

now. I've got faith we're going to figure out a way to have American manufacturing again — tariffs on foreign

stuff or do something."

Virginia Robertson, 70, mayor; owner, DQ Grill & Chill: "We've had a few layoffs, but we're bouncing back really

well. People are watching their spending...