From the editor’s desk
Comments (...)Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope you have some fun and romantic things planned for the day. While I’d like to urge you to buy your Valentine treats locally, don’t forget there are a host of things you can do that don’t cost a ton of money ...
Bake some cookies or another sweet treat for your neighbors; get out the construction paper and make an old-fashioned, homemade Valentine for a senior citizen; buy a couple dozen carnations and head to the local nursing home to brighten several residents’ day ... I guarantee your tokens of love and friendship will surely put — in some cases — a much-needed smile on some faces.
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What’s the BigDeal? Every week, the Bureau County Republican offers at least one BigDeal! to readers, which can save you considerable cash. You can find our BigDeals! on our website — www.bcrnews.com. Check out the great savings this week:
• Treat yourself to a mini spa day with a facial, manicure and pedicure for only $50 at Salon Patrice in Peru. That’s a $50 savings on the regular price of $100.
• At Vendor City — Home of the Extraordinary Crafters in Oglesby, receive $20 of extraordinary merchandise for only $10.
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Ladies and gentlemen ... start your engines: Racing season is only a few short weeks away. The BCR wants you to race on in and join our Checkered Flag Challenge for some exciting racing fun! You pick your team of drivers each week and have a chance to win great prizes in the process. Go to www.bcrnews.com and click the contest tab or the quick link at the bottom to go to the Checkered Flag Challenge. This contest runs throughout the entire racing season. You can create your own group(s) and challenge your friends to a season of racing fun. Did I mention there are prizes?
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Customer Service Kudos: Do you know an individual or business who delivers great customer service? If so, I’d like to tell other readers about your experience. Email your Kudos to tsimon@bcrnews.com or give me a call at 815-8875-4461, ext. 229. Following are the Kudos I received this week:
• Irene and Paul said their Kudos go to Noah Irizarry, a sixth-grader in Princeton. “Noah found out it was our 64th wedding anniversary on Feb. 14, and he surprised us by baking a heart-shaped cake and bringing it to the restaurant where we have coffee every morning. What a kind and thoughtful gesture for this young man to do! On top of that, it was delicious cake.”
• Tami said, “Customer Kudos to the ladies at Good Scents, Limited. They still believe that customer service is top priority. I appreciate the fact that they specialize in one thing, and their fragrances are amazing.”
• Dawn said, “My Kudos goes to BCR employees, Pam (Pratt-Marsh) and Mona (Cruse). They are both very knowledgeable, helpful, creative and went out of their way to help me. I really appreciate all of their work!”
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Just a reminder: The BCR (and myself) sincerely appreciate your Letters to the Editor. It’s thrilling to know people have an opinion on a subject and are willing to share it with our readers. Letters to the Editor should not be more than 500 words in length. You should also include a telephone number where I can call you to verify you are the author of your letter.
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Story ideas/news tips? Do you have a great idea for a story? The BCR is always anxious to tell the stories of your family, friends and neighbors. Feel free to contact the BCR newsroom at 815-875-4461. This is your hometown newspaper, and your thoughts, comments, suggestions and ideas are valuable.
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It’s already the middle of February. It won’t be long before spring gently knocks on our doors. Reserve some time now to spend with family and friends. Life is short; you’ll be glad you did. Thanks for being a part of your hometown newspaper. And remember ... you are important to me and the BCR.
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