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The MaconPublic Library was added on
to in 1999 and has it all. You can come in and use their computers
to access the Internet, students have access to top level study material,
and there are many children's programs. The "Friends of the
Library" organization has monthly book readings and special programs.http://www.maconlibrary.org/ |
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We are very proud of our
school system and the only way to fully show you all that the Macon
County R-1 School has going for it is to take you to their homepage.
If you have school age children, don't miss seeing this site.
http://www.macon.k12.mo.us/ |
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The original post office,
located in downtown Macon, is now the home of the Macon Chamber of
Commerce
http://www.maconmochamber.com
and the Macon County
Economic Development office http://www.maconcounty.org
Stop by and visit
these sites. They are packed with information about our community. |
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The Macon Swimming Pool, located on U.S. Hwy 36
at the west edge of Macon, is the place to go on those hot summer
days. The facility also has a wading pool for the smaller children
and lifeguards are on duty at all times. There are Red Cross
swimming lessons available at the pool to children of all ages. |
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For the water enthusiasts,
Long Branch Lake, covering 2,429 acres, not only provides flood
protection and water to the city of Macon, it also offers many recreational
pleasures. The whole family can enjoy everything from boating
and fishing to swimming and camping. http://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/lb/
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Through a massive fund raising effort by local residents,
the Long Branch Area YMCA was able to purchase its first home in 1999.
Members enjoy working out on the strength training equipment, using
free weights and walking the treadmills. The YMCA offers classes
in Tae Kwon Do, aerobics, both kick boxing and regular, as well as
Yoga classes. They also hold swimming aerobics at the Macon
City Pool. Children from preschool age on up may participate
in the gymnastic program, attend baton twirling classes plus may other
programs. In the future, supporters of the YMCA want to construct
an indoor swimming pool. http://www.ymcamacon.org/ |
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After a day of golfing on Macon's
9 hole golf course, stop by the country club on the grounds and
enjoy lunch, a refreshing drink or a dip in their pool. The
course offers challenging fun for every member of your family. |
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Macon-Fower Memorial Airport is located inside the
city limits and has a north-south, 3,300' , hard surface runway.
There is a mechanic on duty, and flight instruction school.
Hanger space and aviation fuel are also available. The well
maintained, modern facility, with its friendly operators give visitors
a very good first impression of Macon. The Experimental Aircraft
Association Chapter 1212 is headquartered at the airport and holds
fly-in breakfasts, as well as, Young Eagle flights providing Macon
residents with the opportunity to enjoy the aviation experience.http://www.airnav.com/airport/K89 |
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The Samaritan Memorial Hospital was founded in 1927.
As needs continued to grow, so did the hospital. Today it has
expanded to include outpatient clinics, staff physicians, a nine bed
geriatric psychiatric unit, called Senior Care, two surgery suites,
a Monitored Care Unit, and lab. Some of the programs and services
offered by the hospital are emergency department with ambulance service
providing highly skilled paramedics. Also, there are hemodialysis
treatments six days a week, and maternity care. Other services
include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, radiology,
chemotherapy, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, and much much more.
Samaritan Hospital works jointly with the community to meet the health
care needs of our community. The residents of Macon consider
themselves very lucky to have a quality hospital right on their door
step. http://www.samaritanhospital.net |
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