PRESS RELEASE- OCTOBER 19, 2009

A message from the President of the Chillicothe Optimist Club

Chillicothe history was made on September 24, 2009 when the Chillicothe Optimist Club,

By a near unanimous vote, decided to pursue the purchase of the sixty year old movie

theatre known as the “Town Theatre” in downtown Chillicothe in an effort to enhance its

service to youth.  It is believed to be unprecedented for an Optimist Club in Illinois or

perhaps the entire United States to undertake the challenge to purchase and to operate a

the sole objective of the Chillicothe Optimist Club since its formation nearly 25 years ago

in May of 1985.

We are inviting all youth organizations and children of all ages to join us in our quest to

further enhance our service to youth in Chillicothe.  All of your ideas are welcome. 

Please help us help our kids!

Yours in optimism,

Michael Mahoney,

President, Chillicothe Optimist Club