AB Mauri North America, a leader in yeast and bakery ingredient solutions and the owner of the iconic Fleischmann's Yeast brand, is sponsoring Sliced Bread Day in Chillicothe, taking place Saturday, July 7. A full day of activities is planned to mark the 90th anniversary starting with a French toast breakfast followed by a 5K run. In addition to a parade through the city center, a bread-baking contest, historic preservation display and live music performances are planned. The celebration culminates with the largest fireworks display in North Missouri held in Simpson Park (Freedom Festival) - a long-standing Chillicothe tradition - with festivities beginning at 5 p.m. A full list of all activities may be found on this website.
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The pools at Chilli Bay Water Park opened for the season on May 28. The hours of operation for the season are from noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, noon to 6 p.m. on Fridays, and from 1 until 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Daily admission is $9.50 for adults, $5.50 for students, $5 for seniors, and free for children preschool age and younger. Season passes are also available for purchase. Swimming lessons began recently with more sessions scheduled for July 9-13 and July 23-27. Anyone interested may enroll in person at Chilli Bay Water Park, located within Simpson Park, or online. Water Walk is also available for adults only June 4-July 27. For additional information, call 660-646-6107 or visit their Facebook page.
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The Gardens at Hedrick Medical Center is nearing completion; and the public is invited to tour the botanical oasis during an open house May 24, 2018, from 4 until 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided, and a program is slated to begin at 5:30 p.m. The Gardens project was constructed by the HMC Foundation at Hedrick Medical Center and funded through donations from individuals, business, organizations and foundations. Fundraising efforts are continuing for the $1.39 million Gardens project. The HMC Foundation has Missouri Development Finance Board tax credits still available. For more information, contact Lindy Chapman at 660-214-8107 or linchapman@saint-lukes.org for more details.
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The Livingston County Library Charitable Trust Board of Directors has purchased the former Walgreen's store at 917 Washington Street. The building will be renovated and will become the new home for a branch of the Livingston County Library that will serve as the Children's and Teen Library. The property is on the southeast corner of the intersection of Washington Street (U.S. Highway 65), the city's main north-south thoroughfare, and Polk Street. The lot itself has paved parking for about 24 vehicles and is approximately 1 1/4 acres. The single-story building encompasses 10.450 square feet of interior space. The next steps are for the Board to put the project out for bid and begin renovations this fall.
C-T Photo Catherine Stortz Ripley
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