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Serving the communities of Lewis County, Mo. since 1862 (USPS 088-820) Vol. XL New Series, No. 1 Canton, Mo. 63435 • 12 Pages • 2 Sections • 55 cents
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Thursday, January 5, 2012
New Year, New Goals Enrollment up for holidays at fitness center By Dan Steinbeck, Editor
HOLIDAY FIRE CAUSES MINOR DAMAGE A Christmas Day fire caused minor damage to a rural Canton home. Canton, Monticello, and Williamstown Fire Departments were called to the Wanda Pearl residence off Route E, about 6:30 p.m., but most of the fire was out by the time firefighters arrived. Second Assistant Chief Delbert Brumbaugh said there was minor fire damage where the flu pipe entered the roof in a room housing the wood stove, and smoke damage in the house. Brumbaugh said Williamstown and a truck from Station 2 on Route 81 were turned back soon after first firefighters arrvived. Firefighters were on scene about 45 minutes.
MAYWOOD MAN, PHILADELPHIA WOMAN INVOLVED IN MINOR ACCIDENT A Maywood man and a Philadelphia woman were slightly hurt in a December crash. The drivers of two pick-up trucks both refused on scene treatment for apparently minor injuries in Marion County. The drivers were Raymond E. Bemis, 72, Maywood, and Synthia K. Nelson, 48, Philadelphia. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Nelson’s 1997 Chevrolet truck crossed the centerline and sideswiped the 1999 Chevrolet truck driven by Bemis, on Route M, two miles west of Emerson, at 10:50 a.m. Dec. 28, 2011. There was extensive damage to both vehicles, and both vehicles were removed by Parks towing, Palmyra.
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There are two main reasons Vic Schroeder has seen an increase over the holidays at Schroeder Fitness Center in Canton. “There are always an influx of college students and locals home over the holidays. There are a lot of people getting ready for the New Year,” Schroeder said. Enrollment in his fitness center is up 20 percent just from holiday participation, in the combination of staying fit when home for the holidays, and people resolving to lose weight in the new year. As an incentive to keep people keeping any fitnessrelated resolution they may have made, a “biggest loser” contest will be started the second week of January. Of the 23 participants last year, most people stayed with the contest. Prizes include 50 percent of the dues to the top three “losers,” and 50 prcent is given to the American Heart Association. “Most people come in and want to talk about their weight. By the time I’ve talked with them, they go out the door talking about losing inches, and how good they want to look. Schroeder knows it’s not all about the weight lifting
Photo by Dan Steinbeck
Vic Schroeder, owner of Schroeder Fitness Center in Canton, spots Mark Fryer during a workout. Schroeder has seen an increase in business over the holidays. and cardiovascular workout equipment in the fitness center. It includes a lifestyle change in the diets. “We talk about portion sizes rather than eating habits.” But on the fitness equipment, Schroeder said he pushes a combination of weight
burn more calories at rest than cardio. Cardio workouts only work when someone is active.” “I just want to see people get fit,” he said. In addition to the cardio equipment and weights, some dance health and group fitness classes are also held.
New Chinese restaurant opens in Canton The new restaurant is located next to County Market
BREAK FREE FROM TOBACCO CLASSES TO BE HELD The James E. Cary Cancer Center is now accepting registrations for Break Free- Freedom from Smoking classes to be held in Hannibal. Two eight week Break Free series will begin in January. The first eight week series will begin on Jan. 9, and the second eight week series will begin Jan. 31 at the James E. Cary Cancer Center. Classes are offered free of charge and participants also receive a voucher good toward the cost of a one-month supply of a nicotine replacement product. Registrations are being accepted at 573-406-1633. Break Free classes offer education and support to help people stop their use of tobacco products over eight sessions. The classes feature oneon-one counseling with a registered nurse, peer support, education materials, web resources, information on tobacco replacement products and a voucher for a one-month supply of a tobacco replacement product. There is no charge to attend the Break Free classes. Call 573-4061633 to register. For more information, visit carycancercenter.org.
training and cardio workouts with his patrons. He helps people understand the need for both, as well as a proper way to do weight training. “A lot of times people are afraid to try the weights. I want to educate people the right way to lift. Muscles
December 27 marked the grand opening of the China King, the latest restaurant to open its doors in Canton. China King, located at 1803 Elm Street, next to County Market, is open daily to the public. The owners of the restaurant are happy to be bringing another dining option to Lewis County residents. The restaurant will feature authentic Chinese dishes, with over 60 different menu items available. They also offer dine-in or carry-out options. Photo by Allen Searson
BOARD FILING LIST IS UPDATED The slate is increasing for the April 3 municipal election. Here are those known to have filed so far: Ewing R-4 Fire Board Terry Faulconer, Bryan Jennings, and Tom Stark. Lewis County Ambulance – Sub District 3, Beckie Ledbetter; Sub District 5, John Waterman; Lewis Co. E-911 board Terry Faulcolner and Chris
Heimer, Southern District; Connie Brundza, Northern District; Randy Eaton, at large position. Canton City – Jeff Janney, Third Ward alderman. No one has yet filed for First or Second Ward aldermen posts. Lewistown City – Aaron Lay, South Ward alderman; David Goodwin, North Ward alderman; Denise Goodwin, Collector. Steven L. McKenzie filed for mayor.
LaBelle City – Chris Parrish, North Ward alderman; Justin Parrish and Paul Harvey, South Ward alderman. LaGrange City – John Solter, Middle Ward alderman. No one has yet filed for North or Southwards. Canton R-V School Board – Brenna Phillips. One other candidate post open. Clark County Water District – Kirby Clark and Jay Hudnut.
No candidates were known to have filed for Ewing City alderman; Canton, Dickerson or LaGrange Special Road Districts, or Lewis County Nursing Home, sub districts 2 and 5. Also, Lewis County C-1 School and Lewis County Water could not immediately be reached Jan. 3. Filing for all these boards continues through Jan. 17, 2012.