From the editor’s desk
Comments (...)Have you noticed? When I leave work around 5 p.m., there is still a glimmer of daylight in the western sky. That’s right! The days are getting a bit longer. It won’t be long now ... Daylight Saving Time begins March 11 — just a little more than a month away. Yee-ha!
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What’s the BigDeal!? The Bureau County Republican has two businesses offering great deals for you this week:
• The Right Spice in Peru is offering $30 of great dinnertime cuisine for only $15. That’s a 50 percent savings!
• Merle Norman Cosmetics in Peru is offering four facials for $37.50. Regularly priced at $75, that’s a 50 percent savings too.
Check out the BCR’s BigDeals! on our website at www.bcrnews.com. Some restrictions apply. Quantities of these special offers are limited.
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I hope you’re enjoying our Progress editions. In the first two editions (published Jan. 14 and Jan. 21), we asked area junior high students to interview someone 50 years old or older. In their interview, we wanted them to ask their subject about progress — both good and not-so-good — that they’ve seen in their lifetimes. Wow! These kids, the people they interviewed and their teachers really delivered. If you didn’t get a chance to read these wonderful interviews, you’ll want to carve out some time to do so.
This Saturday, our third and final section of our Progress edition features local high school students, who we asked to speak about progress — the good and the not-so-good — in their lifetimes. I was so impressed with their insight, their words. I think you will be too. Watch for the last Progress edition in Saturday’s newspaper.
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I spent some time this past weekend with some friends photographing eagles on the Illinois River. If you want to get a glimpse of these magnificent birds, there are plenty of spots in and around Bureau County to do so. Besides the Illinois River, I’m hearing you can see plenty of eagles at Lake DePue, the Hennepin Canal and even Lake Rawson in Bureau. Of course, anywhere along the Mississippi River is a prime place too. We saw plenty on our excursion, along with lots of deer, wild turkeys and more. Bureau County is full of Mother Nature’s bounty ... Enjoy!
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Thought for the day: “Be aware of ‘yes’ men. Generally, they are losers.” Bear Bryant.
Thought for tomorrow: “The hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables us to count our blessings.” Eric Hoffer.
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Customer Service Kudos: This week, my Kudos go to the people behind the wheel of the snow plows and salt trucks. Despite less than wonderful conditions last week, these folks were able to keep us safe on our area roads and highways. Hats off to each and every one of you!
Do you know a person or business who delivers great customer service? If so, contact me at tsimon@bcrnews.com. You can also call me at 815-875-4461. Here’s another Kudo I received this week:
• Wayne said, “There is good customer service in the service department at Browning Ford. I trust those guys to tell me the truth and to not keep me waiting.”
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I’m really having a lot of fun with my BCR Editor Facebook page. If you aren’t already a friend, you can find the page at www.facebook.com/bcrnews.tsimon and click “Like” at the top of the page. We discuss all kinds of things on the page, from the best place to eat fried chicken to changing the name of Negro Creek to local, national and world events. Everyone’s input is valued and important.
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Thanks for being a part of your hometown newspaper. And remember ... you are important to me and the BCR.
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