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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-08-27, Page 9Tlmes-Advocate, August 27, 1 Page 9 7 ON STAGE — Magician Brad Christiansen involved sdme local children in one of his acts at the Zurich flean. Festival. Shown are (left) Jayne Westlake, Danielle McKinnon, Angela Erb, Andy Lansbergen, tephen Regier and Leon Corriere. COOKING BREAKFAST — Grant Wilson (left) and Irvin Martin were among the volunteers cooking,breakfast at the Zurich Bean Festival. cotie n OtimitJeJ All the excitement of the Bean Festival is over for another year. Our appreciation to the Bean Festival Committee for supplying our kitchen withsufficient beans for the residents to enjoy. Mrs. Matilda Tetreau, 101 years of age, attended -the 21st year of its ex- istence, even though the weather was less than desirable for the early part of the day. She has been present for all of the 21 years of celebration. The lucky winner of the Blue Water Rest Home Auxiliary quilt was Mrs. Mary Grenier of London. Many thanks to all who participated in buy- ing the tickets and also to those who patronized the food booth. Thank you, Mr. Chalut, for taking the residents out on Wednesday after- noon for the bus ride. On Wednesday evening, the August birthday party was sponsored by the Thames Road United Church ladies. Following the program, refreshments were served. Residents celebrating birthdays during the month of August and receiving gifts, courtesy of the Ladies Auxiliary were: Mrs. Fern Ar- mitage, Mrs. Rose Butler, Mrs. Hazel Coward, Mrs. Ruby Fowler, Mrs. Mabel Glenn, Mrs. Violet Huntley, Mrs. Elizabeth Lawrence, Mrs. Agnes Sillery and Mrs. Matilda Tetreau. A special thank you to the Ducharme fruit orchards for their generous donation of peaches, also to the many others who have donated vegetables fresh from their gardens, Bingo was played on Friday even- ing followed by refreshments. Thee. Sunday evening chapel service was conducted by Rev. Stewart Miner, retired minister of Exeter. DISHING OUT BEANS — SteveArmstrongladles out beans for one of the 3,000 bean dinners sold on Saturday. HAPPY DINERS — This group of bean eaters was typical of the hundreds of people who visited 21st annual Zurich Bean Festival. Better than last year Successful Bean Rain or shine, the Zurich Bean Festival is a winner. The unsettled weather did not deter many for whom the Festival has become an annual tradition. A long line-up waited pa- tiently in the morning drizzle for their sausage and pancake breakfast, serv- ed up by the Zurich Minor Athletic fit . It *INNERS — Owners of the happiest frogs in the under -three-inch class were Craig Redick (left), Jason Schilbe and Raymond Regier. UP EARLY — Enjoying their pancake and sausage breakfast son Benjamin, sister-in-law Brenda and niece Jaclyn. at the Zurich Bean Festival are Ron Rader, ., the Festival Association. When the rain persisted, volunteers lugged picnic tables off the streets, and set up bean dinner service in both the arena and the fire hall. In the afternoon, while the Aces High BMX cyclists thrilled their au- dience in the community centre with their trick riding, the entertainment committee crossed their fingers and decided to use the outdoor stage for the Guse family and the comedy magician. By the time the frogs were hopping around in their contest, the sun was shining on the 21st Annual Zurich Bean Festival. Approximately 3,000 bean dinners were served, slightly more than last year. Although the bottom line will not be known until November, organizers are optimistic that this year's Festival will do better finan- cially than last year's which donated $5,000 to the arena. $500 to the playground and $S00 to the local figure skating club. A young lady from London won the dinner ticket draw for the gas barbecue. The winner of the draw tor the quilt made by the Blue Water Rest Home Ladies Auxiliary was also a London resident. BIGGEST JUMPERS - Owners of winning frogs in the over -three - inches category were Heather Eckel, Chris Boudreau and Melanie McBride. MEASURING — Stephen Regier hos his frog measured.by Gene Doyle before the frog jumping contest. far 141... a l VISITORS Mary Moody and sons, London, accompanied Linda Hen- drick to the Zurich Bean Festival. The Moody children are Mike (left) and sleeping twins Corey and Riley. IN THE AIR - The Aces High cyclists entertained, ,imo crowd at the arena. CLOSE-UP — Magician Brod Christiansen gave spectators o dose - up view on one of his tricks at the Zurich Bean Festival. 1 �o. PAVING STONE We can show you how to •install beautiful, long lasting paving stone yourself and save ID Call Steve at qedete/i editeltere Pft444014 „ems. Zurich 236-4305 1