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Show I Firemen's fete serves 1,300 The annual Firemen's breakfast held last Saturday was a resounding success as the firemen served more people than ever I before. Fire Chief Ray Newman reported that over 1,300 people came for the breakfast which consisted of ham, eggs, hashbrowns, pancakes and choice of drink. The breakfast was scheduled to j conclude at 10 a.m. but was still I going strong long after that Even Smokey the Bear was on hand to greet children. The breakfast is sponsored by the Fireladies Auxiliary and the Firemen who cook the breakfast Proceeds from the event are used to purchase new fire department equipment and to assist with service projects within the community. Preal Zufelt, chairman of the event, said that the serving line became steady at 8 am. and never let up til it was all over. People were lined up over a half-block from the fire station.' ' "" ' The fire department and auxiliary are grateful to all those who attended the breakfast to make it a record year and all for a good cause, too. |