Grandpa, I advertise on (an internet ad space) when I have things for sale. I always mark the spot that says not to contact me with other offers of services. Trades persons seem to respect that, but lately I have been getting replies from those who are wanting to (date).
March 16, 2019 Dear editor; Incumbent Oswego Village president, Gail Johnson, has been fiscally irresponsible. For example: Taxing: Sales tax from 0.5% to 1.25%; 1% food and beverage tax; increased water fees by $2.70/100 cubic feet. Borrowing: $24 Million TIF proven unnecessary by two prior administrations. Spending: Slashed developer fees
Grandpa, Here is a scam that someone tried to pull on me about my Medicare Health Insurance. I got a phone call from someone who said she was with Medicare and needed to confirm that I received my new card. I told her I did and she asked me to
March, 2, 2019 Dear editor; As past president of Aurora Boys Baseball, I would like to encourage the youth in the Aurora area to enroll in North Aurora Baseball for Spring and Summer games. They have an excellent program and all of the youth can play, boys and girls. Jim
Grandpa, I have read about a lot of scams, thanks to your column. Here is one I never would have thought to be a scam. It starts with a bunch of kids on the radio singing about donating your car to children. Now, I realize it never tells what the
March 4, 2019 Dear editor; The pursuit of city government, tax-funded branches, police department, police association, public library, park district, Waubonsee College, for their sins of omission: For my money and votes, these boards are expected to vote, especially on matters involving private divisive groups. Friday, my response from the
February 25, 2019 Dear editor; I am not a fan of Donald Trump or the proposed U.S./Mexico border wall, but the Trump wall could be built by immigrants south of the border who want to come to the United States to work and live. We could pay able-body participants an
Grandpa, A co-worker of mine has recently married. He is much less than half my age and has a totally different lifestyle than my wife and I have. I am approaching retirement age and do not wish to be social friends with individuals younger than my own children. I do
February 16, 2019 Dear editor; So puppet governor JB Pritzker and his puppeteer, Mike Madigan, want to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour. Madigan said through his puppet that this administration wants to balance the State’s budget, but not on the backs of the working class citizen. How
Grandpa, My husband is a wonderful man, very loving, and works hard to make sure we can afford the nicer things in life. In turn, I do not ask for frivolous things. We live modestly and are happy with our life. We own our home, free and clear. My mother-in-law
February 15, 2019 Dear editor; February 11 Kendall County voted no limits on non-commercial shooting near our homes. Anyone can shoot any weapon, at any time, any where, in any manner in unincorporated Kendall County, even in subdivisions full of homes. Not even a berm is required! Good luck if
Grandpa, I just got something in the mail that I think is another scam. It says, in big red letters, that this is the second notice. I never got the first. In big letters, “Deadlines are enforced!” On the back there is an address in Florida. (Grandpa is not revealing
February 8, 2019 Dear editor; It appears that the proposed minimum wage increase for the State is rapidly going to be a reality. As an industry we are not opposed to an increase, but we have tremendous concerns about the speed and lack of analysis on the true impact this
February 12, 2019 Dear editor; I have a question for you, Aurora, and the country! Who decides who is valuable? I hear thoughts about rating individuals by merit. Who decides the standard? Who decides what culture is the best: White, African American, Mexican, Indian, Native American, Chinese? Some with white
