The bobber - 50 years of trimming people

June 4, 1962

Why do I drive to Wonder Lake for a haircut?

Well, $7.50 has something to do with it. That's Bob Anderson's price for senior citizens. I didn't ask him at what age a man is a "senior citizen", but I'm pretty sure that I've reached it.

Another reason, for others, is Bob's $8.00 price for everybody else.

Yet another reason is Bob's very active work to abolish townships in Illinois. Bob is not afraid to take a stand on an issue and talk about it. He doesn't just cut hair and listen; he'll give you his 2¢ worth. Actually, Bob will give you about a buck's worth.

And he'll give you his opinion on other issues, too. That's Bob.

A photo and plaque on one wall of the barbershop commemorates opening day, June 4, 1962. A little quick math - that's more than 50 years ago. Bob Anderson has been cutting hair for 50 years.

Somebody ought to drop by the barbershop and try to identify the five kids seated, waiting for their haircuts. Wouldn't it be neat to surprise Bob with a visit by all five?

At the shop today one customer presented a certificate for a free haircut that Bob had donated to a fundraiser. The customer tried to pay Bob, even though he had purchased the free haircut, and Bob declined to accept the money. Bob's a man of honor and integrity.

Thanks for trimming so many people so well for so long, Bob. You're Number One!