Allen Matthews, Author at Wednesday Journal

Why I pay lawn crews to use leaf blowers

by Allen Matthews November 23, 2021November 23, 2021

Every autumn the letters come in. “The racket in the courtyard of my building is deafening. Leaf blowers should be banned in Oak Park.” They also say fresh air and exercise are good for you and you should use a rake. I have lived here for almost 40 years and have most common Oak Park […]

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