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Times -Advocate, August 19, 1992
Welcome
27th tAnnual
Zurich
Bean
Festival
We're proud
to serve
the community
HAY MUTUAL
INSURANCE CO.
236-4381
Zurich
Family bowling provides
good fun and recreation
Register now while spots
ore still available
Beginners Welcome
Lessons available
Enjoy our 27th annual Bean Festival
Town ilk Cormitry
Scowling lasails
[Zurich 236.4923
Frog jumping still a
major attraction for
Bean Festival
ZURICH - The Zurich Bean Fes-
tival once again promises to be a
fun -filled variety of events, and
one of the highlights will be the an-
nual Dr. Wallace Frog Jumping
Contest.
The competition, which has be-
come a mainstay of the annual
Bean Festival, was started in 1978
by Dr. Charles Wallace of Zurich,
at the suggestion of his daughter
De medic
While still very much supported
by Dr. Wallace, Richard and Bren-
da Schilhe have been the organiz-
ers of the event for the past thrice
years. Once again the site for the
competition will be the Zurich Su-
noco station, and the Schilbes are
expecting another large turnout.
"Registration doesn't take place
until just prior to the contest," said
Brenda. "But last year we had 52
entrants, so were expecting quite a
few "
Frogs are divided into two cate-
gories, under three inches and over
three inches. Cash ,prizes will be
awarded to the best jumpers in their
respective fields.
Only one frog jumps at a time
Each coach in turn places his or her
frog within a designated circle, and
then encourages the amphibian a,
make three jumps. After the third
jump, the total distance from the
'circle is measured.
The rules are quite simple. Ver-
bal coaxing is the only manner b�
which coaches may, spur on their
athletes. Touching the frog is
strictly forbidden.
The competition usually lasts.un-
_ der Owe -hours; -hut -on occasion has
gone longer, given unwilling com-
petitors.
"Sometimes ittakes a little longer
because we have to wait a few min-
utes -to get them to jump," laughed
Brenda. "And sometimes the odd
one goes off course and jumps into
the crowd. Then the race is on t.
try and catch them.'
The event will begin Saturday at
3 p.m. and all children young and
old are invited to participate
Enjoy the Fine food
while attending the
27th Annual Bean Festival
Erb's -
Gountrr Kftckey
Air Conditioned
Licensed Under L.L.B.O. • Homecooked Meals
YOUR HOSTS:
CHUCK, TANYA & PHIL ERB
16 Main Si., Zurich ttllllll
236-4812 VISA
BEST Of LUCk TO
THE BEAN FESTiVAF
Come and have a great time at this unique
evert.
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•. +:;•iv FOOD MARKET
j'Proud to be independent"
GROCERY
Hensel
262-2648
McTaggart's
Welcome
to the
27th Annual
Zurich Bean Festival
Saturday, August 22
Enjoy .your
day at the
Bean
Festival
Munici
Telep�hepeSystpalem
SWING ZURICH & AREA WITH MODERN
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES SINCE 1911
ENjOy YOUR (lAy Al iii RFAN FFSTIVAI
South Huron Veterinary CCinie
4 Main -St. E., Zurich, Ont. NOM 2T0
236-4301
D.G. Thiel, D.V.M.
R.E. Caslick, D.V.M Dr. J.R. Earle, D.V.M
By Appointment at
• Grand Bend Veterinary Services 238-5005
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WeCcome
to the
Bean Festival
J. and L Variety
33 Main St., Zurich 236-4930
Featuring • Movies • Groceries • Confectionary
Open 7 days a week
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Congratulations
Zurich Bean
Festival
for 27 successful years
Westlake Insurance
Brokers Inc.
Zurich 236-4391
Branch Offices In Hensel) and Grand Bend
Phone 236-4039
F.O. Box 253
Zurich, Ont.
NOM 2T0
Creative Desi: n with each Customer in Mind
• Weddings•
• Banquets•
• Meetings•
• Picnics or
B.B.Q.'s•
•Cocktail Parties•
• Rehearsals •
• Complete cater-
ing for
any occasion•
• Hors d'oeuvres &
Party Trays
WE ALSO OFFER FULL MEAL PICK UPS PLUS
Lasagna. Cabbage Rods, Casseroles. Meatballs. Quiche.
Meat Pies, Fresh Fruit Pies, other Desserts et;..
ELEGANT BUFFETS OR SIT DOWN DINNERS
Silverware & Place Settings Available
Best Wishes to the Annual Bean Festival
We are pleased to supply the coleslaw for this ever;
We offer fresh Delicious Homemade Food
wherever people gather
to share Business or
Good Times
Our staff will work
closely with you tc,
make certain
your event is
both successful
and memorable
APO
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Welcome to the
27th Annual
Bean Festival
While enjoying the
Bean Festival
plan to stay at
Hessenland Country Inn fs-)
Reserve your room and
table now for
.tt_oberfest Septetn�er 12
Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Hessenland Restaurant and Hotel
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
236-7707
Y.
Reservations appreciated RR 2 Zurich
10 km. north of Grand Send
Just north of St. Joseph