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Smile ... you’re on SV Police camera! SV looks to equip its officers with body cameras By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com
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Attendees of Monday evening’s observance of Martin Luther King Jr. were led into song by Ron McCutchan, the Rev. Mary Gay McKinney and Barb Madsen. Music provided for the program included, “We Shall Overcome,” “This Little Light of Mine,” “Keep you Eyes on the Prize” and more.
We have a dream ... Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com
PRINCETON — The Princeton Peace and Justice Roundtable hosted its second annual observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a program Monday evening in the Prouty Building. Monday’s event provided remarks, prayer, songs and readings that reflected on Dr. King’s commitment to racial, social and economic justice for all. Barry Mayworm, a member of the Peace and Justice Roundtable, provided a brief greeting before sharing a letter sent by Princeton Mayor Keith Cain, apologizing for his absence due to a Princeton City Council meeting. In his letter, Cain provided the thought on how so many people believe Year 169 No. 10 Two Sections - 28 Pages
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Jessica Gray (at the podium) along with Larry Smith and Kate Webster read pieces from MLK’s speech, “A Revolution of Values.” the freedoms enjoyed in this country are always fought for on foreign soil. “We recognize and thank our many men and
women who have served and sacrificed to preserve those freedoms. We also need to consider that many of the battles for
our personal freedoms have been fought here on our own American soil. Many of the freedoms we enjoy today as Americans are due to the efforts of Dr. King,” Cain wrote. He also point out how the Voter Rights Act of 1965 will turn 50 years old in August. “I doubt we would ever have been able to observe this milestone if it hadn’t been for Martin Luther King Jr.,” he wrote. In his letter, Cain also shared an inspirational quote from King, which he said would stick with him the rest of his life. It read: “If you can’t fly, then run. If you cannot run, then walk. If you cannot walk, then crawl. But whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward. “I think it nicely sums up his strong convictions for equality,” Cain wrote. Bureau County Sheriff Jim Reed was present at Monday’s event and shared many highlights of King’s accomplishments. Reed also spoke about the recent violent happenings in the country
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SPRING VALLEY — The Spring Valley Police Department is looking to equip on-duty officers with body cameras. The cameras are worn on the front of the officer’s uniform and will be able to record interactions officers have during their shifts. Spring Valley Mayor Walt Marini believes the police department could benefit from having the cameras, as they would help clear up a lot of the “he said, she said” instances. “It’s seems that officers
anymore are getting criticized for a lot these days,” he said during an interview on Wednesday. Marini explained he and Spring Valley Police Chief Kevin Sangston recently attended an informational meeting about the cameras, and Sangston feels they would help out his officers. Marini said the cost of one camera ranges from $400 to $600. He said the department would most likely purchase enough cameras to cover all on-duty officers, along with a few back-ups. He confirmed the cameras would be no extra
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Princeton mayor upset with ad Cain: Person doesn’t have ‘any spine or any guts’ By Zita Henneberry zhenneberry@bcrnews.com
PRINCETON — Mayor Keith Cain adamantly expressed his displeasure with a recent ad in the “Good Morning Princeton” flyer. “This last Friday in the ‘Good Morning Princeton,’ someone took out an ad in there; it has nothing to do with “Good Morning Princeton,” but whoever (took out this ad) must not have any spine or any guts to step forward and say who did it. As far as I’m concerned, you’re the same thing that’s in the middle of the pile of chicken manure ...” Cain used an expletive to further explain the chicken manure comment. The ad in question was published in the Jan. 16 edition of “Good Morning Princeton.” Cain clearly stated the ad had nothing to do with the Mon-
day through Friday publication and its publishers, Bart and Linda Niemuth. Cain believes the ad was directed toward a person who has offered many suggestions and proposals that influence the Princeton Farmers’ Market. Last year, there was considerable opposition by some merchants in the north Princeton business district regarding location and upgrades to the farmers’ market. Cain said, “(The people referred to in the ad) have been trying to work on this farmers’ market (and they) have put themselves out there; they’re not from the community; they’re trying to do their best; and he’s done everything he can do try to make this work.” Cain did not mention by name who the ad was directed toward, nor did he speculate on who had placed the ad in the
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