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Thursday, January 24, 2013

Best One-Liners from Anytime Fitness's Broken Window

When a van drove through the Watson Plaza gym's front window earlier this month, owners were determined to slap a cheery Band-Aid on the situation by having members sign the window's "cast."

If a vehicle crashed through the window of your gym while you were on a nearby treadmill, would it have you sprinting to the exit? Anytime Fitness co-owner Patti Bueker said after a van drove through the gym's front window on Jan. 7, she was determined not to let it discourage clients.  Two members sustained minor injuries, though no major injuries were reported. The gym re-opened within 24 hours with boards placed over the broken window, and Bueker figured out a way to make the most of the 'injury.' "I said, 'Okay, it's a cast. You sign a cast. Let's get some markers here,'" Bueker said. The board is quickly filling with words of encouragement, in addition to some accident-related zingers. Customers have told Bueker that reading the …

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Ryan Martin

8:27 am on Thursday, January 24, 2013

Ha! My favorite is "No Parking Zone."   more ›

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Watson Plaza Tax Assistance Ends

Crestwood Board of Aldermen voted to end a TIF for the retail center anchored by Shop 'n' Save, South County Times reports.

Crestwood's Board of Aldermen voted last month to end a tax increment financing (TIF) district for Watson Plaza, South County Times reports. The $2 million project was paid back in eight years. Read the full story on South County Times.

Monday, January 7, 2013

Van Drives Through Watson Road Fitness Center

No one was injured when an 80-year-old drove her vehicle through the front window of Anytime Fitness in Crestwood, according to KSDK.

No injuries were reported Monday morning when an 80-year-old woman drove her van through the front window of Anytime Fitness, 343 Watson Plz., according to KSDK. Crews are currently at work to restore the window. Read the full report on KSDK.

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Reasonable Person

8:56 am on Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Well played! That could have marked some progress on the mall.   more ›

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