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Local artist finishes mural in Bergen, dedicating final product to 'Tally'

By Maria Pericozzi

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Dave Burke finished the mural on the back of the Byron-Bergen Public Library, dedicating it to Eileen Almquist, better known as "Tally."

Almquist was the director of the Byron-Bergen Public Library before she retired in 1993 and she was also the town historian for 21 years.

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The Bergen Town Board approved the mural and gave Burke the idea of depicting a train, because it is a part of Bergen. 

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Nancy Bailey, the manager of the Byron-Bergen Public Library, said when she walked in the building every morning the parking lot was boring. She originally just wanted flowers painted on the wall, but said she is really excited about the final product. 

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