Chrisman Illinois
Chrisman Fire Department holds 9/11 Memorial
Though it happened twenty years ago, the attacks of September 11th, 2001 are still fresh in many memories. Many can remember exactly where they were when they heard the news. Others weren’t born yet or were too young to remember. This year, on September 11th, in the Chrisman city park, taps were played at the…
Read MoreChrisman Area Community Club hosts pancake breakfast & community raffle
The Chrisman Area Community Club kicked off Chrisman Days with a Pancake breakfast held at the Chrisman American Legion Post #477. Members of the community were able to either sit in the Legion or take the breakfast home after making their donation. After the breakfast, the Community Club sat up in the park to hold…
Read MoreChrisman Head Start has first annual baby contest sponsored by JE Thomson
The Chrisman Head Start hosted their first baby contest, sponsored by JE Thomson during Chrisman Days. Parents of babies from the ages of zero to two years old were welcome to register with a five dollar registration fee. Registration began at 12:15 with the contest beginning at 1:00. Babies were judged on attire and overall…
Read MoreChrisman Farm Center hosts annual Kiddie Tractor Pull in City Park
The Chrisman Farm Center hosted their annual Kiddie Tractor Pull on September 11th in City Park. Classes were divided by age: four and under, five, six to seven and eight to nine. The group 4 and under had the largest amount of children signed up. Miley Staley had a pull of 12’6”. Henry Sutliff had…
Read MoreChrisman Days petting zoo a hit among community children in its first year
The first year for a petting zoo at Chrisman Days was successful. Children were able to see a variety of animals ranging from chickens to a llama. Children were also able to choose from a variety of face painting ideas that would be put on their face by Lindsey Franz. Balloons and goodie bags were…
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