Gary gives his all

October 7, 2005
By Billy Dennis

Gary Sandberg rides a Harley and looks the part. But he also serves on the Peoria City Council. It’s not that often you encounter a male politician who can wear his hair in a pony tail. It’s become his trademark, much like a bow tie used to be. But all that may change:

Imagine Gary Sandberg with a shaved head. The longtime Peoria city councilman is donating his head for a good cause. A golf outing and dinner/dance Oct. 15 will benefit Kristin Gilles-Koch, a Kickapoo girl with Down’s syndrome and a long history of surgeries. She needs an “airway clearance system” which insurance won’t cover. It costs $16,400. Bidding starts at $250 for a swipe at Sandberg’s trademark flowing locks. Mayor Jim Ardis announced Sandberg’s effort tonight. Sandberg remarked that three former mayors would likely be ready with dull shears. The golf outing is at Laurel Greens, and the dinner/dance is at Kickapoo Sportsman’s Club.

Gary has quipped that there are at least three former mayors who are lining up to take a whack at his head.

I think he sorta looks like Daddy Warbucks. At least he’s wearing a bow tie.

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5 Responses to “ Gary gives his all ”

  1. Rob B. on October 7, 2005 at 7:33 am

    He doesn’t so much fit the part of “Harley Rider”. He looks more like Benny from Law and Order. Gary “Rain Man” Sandberg.

  2. Bucket Head on October 7, 2005 at 8:18 am

    Law and Order nothing, he looks like Betty from Benny’s in Colorado Springs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  3. The 'Reverend' Bill Dennis on October 7, 2005 at 8:29 am

    I think Rob means Benny from “L.A. Law,” which has been off the air for a decade or so, I believe.

  4. raul duke on October 7, 2005 at 10:08 am

    Lex Luther!!

  5. Mick on October 7, 2005 at 7:21 pm

    He needs to go to someplace other then Walmart to take his photo taken.