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Times -Advocate, August 28,1996
Zurich's 31st Annual Bean Feat:
Two eight -year-olds from Parkhill enjoy their balloons while waiting in line for bean din-
ners. From left is Katelyn Coutts and Haley Kirkham.
The car show features hundreds of sleek beauties. -.
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ZURICN - Zurich's 31st Annual Bean Festival attracted an estimatede
of 2S,000 �ople this
�ear'that's S'fid more than last August.
New Fest President Durandescribed the evt`a "raving
successthat started earlier and lasted ]Agmen organizers came
losorunning out of nsasavietY of en-
tertainmentl Iota] 1pvillage blocks. Next an additional
street may be closed off for the hUgeevent that attracted 800 car show
participants
said Durand, who praised the l2 -member com-
mittee as
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being
putteeas well as all organizations
and individuals
nd1ndlviduals nvolved in pulling off
year'ssuccess.
pindent for the first time, Durand claims «lt,sa very drain_ng experience but it's well worth it"
On Zurich's main street, Hugh and Susan Leeson take in the view from the shade of
their truck.
Beans aren't the only thing on the menu, as these smoked Bavarian sausages sizzling in
the sun prove.
Ehtaibdnsr Terry Sumison smiles on stage.
springs along at the car
3, of St. Joseph"
Ty$rr Richardson, 4, of Seaforth, gets a kick out of his
pony ride.