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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1991-08-21, Page 13• WELCOME TO E 2641 ANNUAL Zurich Bean Festival Michael P. O'Connor Funeral Homes Limited Hensall and Zurich Chapels 236-4365 A Cake for Any Occasion Located at Fergus )n Apiaries Hwy. 84 Between Hensall and Zurich 236-4979 WELCOME TO THE VILLAGE OF ZURICH Residents of the Village of Zurich extend a warm welcome to all those who are attending the 6th Annual. Bean Festival Corporation of the VILLAGE OF ZURICH ROBERT FISHER MAUREEN SIMMONS REEVE 'CLERK Keith Semple Barbara Jeffrey Douglas Thiel Margaret Diechert COUNCILLORS Between 10 and 12 thousand expected at Zurich's annual Bean Festival ZURICH - They were out in force Monday evening, boiling, baking, mixing, stirring, and pack- ing them away for the weekend. In all, the Bean Festival volun- teers were turning one ton of white beans into their secret baked bean recipe to get ready for the crowds of hungry visitors who will visit Zurich this weekend. The beans will be joined on the plate by pork chops, cole slaw, bean salad, and fresh rolls. While last year's 1990 Bean Fes- tival marked the 25th anniversary of the event, it is still full speed ahead for the 26th year. "It's a bit smaller this year, I ima- gine," said Festival president Doug McBeath. "I expect 10-12,000 people." And one of the main things that the Festival committee are empha- sizing this year, is that after you've bought your bean dinner, virtually the rest of the day is free. The car show, which is quickly becoming a contender for top bill- ing, may be attracting as many as 350 cars this Saturday, weather permitting. And you can spend hours inspecting all that chrome and nostalgia for free. While there will not be a Queen of the Festival contest this year, a bean eating contest is scheduled for Saturday at 12:45 p.m. What are the rules of a bean eating contest? "We're not sure yet," laughs McBeath. "It will probably be worked out that day." Free entertainment will be on stage nearly all afternoon. The popular group Low Down will be returning to the Festival, and will be joined by the local group Utopia Minor. There will also be a chil- dren's act, a magician, and the Cloggers. Parents looking to keep their chil- dren amused can choose from the midway or a story hour at the li- brary beginning at 11 a.m. Much of the success of the bean festival depends on the weather. And for the four years McBeath has been president, the weather has held up. This is not just a coinci- dence, he claims. Continued on page 14 Secret recipe - They don't sub- scribe to the 'too many cooks' theory, especially when they have a whole ton of beans to prepare. Monday evening the Bean Festival committee volun- teers were hard at work in the kitchen. At left is John Patrick with Kevin Jeffrey and head cook Donna Thiel. Custom Homes and Renovations ... from blueprints to the, finished product, Oke Woodsmith specializes in the construction of design built custom homes and renovations (1n IIium: MNl'LMS L% j Give us a call or drop by... Office & Design Centre The Village Walk Hensall- 262-2737 236-4092 kaill Times -Advocate, August 21, 1991 Page 13 BEST OF Luck TO TFiE BEAN FESTIVAL Come and have a great time at this unique event. McTaggart's FOOD MARKET 'Proud to be independent" Hensall 262-2648 5ust Desserts and Gift Shop • Tea Room • Gourmet Coffees • Flavoured Teas • Fresh Fruit & Cream Pies (orders gratefully accepted) 16 Victoria St, Zurich 236-7477 Welcome to the New Century Jerry Zehr OnikW 21® Scott Real Estate Ltd. 16 Victoria St., Zurich Ontario NOM 2T0 Res. (519) 236-4712, Fax (519) 236-7569 Jerry Zehr Irib Offal TOURING TSA Grand -touring style... performance -level handling. 1-1 speed -rated now available. SIZE PRICE P175/70-13 P185/70-13 P185/70-14 P195/70-14 P215/65-15 87.00 s 92.00 198.00 $105.00 $117.00 Installation & Balance included in price BFGOOdriChT/ATkes HAUGH TIRE INC. 265 Thames Rd. Hwy. 83 East EXETER 235-3752 (Former Exeter Roofing building) Ask for Mike McNichol or Cary Hicks Welcome to the Zurich Bean Festival The sure way to boost profits tib• -',' �`'�—`�^ • r. /• 27, 111)-4—.1 WHILE MRM EOVK`MENT .1� ••r • VhB1 I Z111• See us for Special Prices on White and Zetor Tractors C. G. Farre Supply Ltd.