B22—Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, September 22,1984 Volunteers prepare food (Continued from Page 822) start and then you don’t catch after,” Edna said. It is almost impossible to avoid standing in line, the women said, because the older people come early and visit with each other before the line opens for service. Because long lines have been a problem over the years, the food committee has decided to add another cash register this year, so that two cafeteria lines can move through at the same time. They hope, Margaret said, that this will make things move more quickly. About 200 people can eat at the same time, with some in the dining room and the rest in the engine room, Edna said. Cooking for a large crowd really isn’t much different than cooking for a family, Margaret said. In i a on Page A-ll Badger - Here Badger - There Badger - Where? Cecil Dairy Service That’s where the best deals are made! 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The overflow is prepared in 12 big roasters scattered throughout the building. What’s the price for all this very fresh, delicious food.’ Only about $5.50 if you order everything on the menu, including pie and ice cream for dessert. Despite the reasonable prices, the fair restaurant is still a good money maker, bringing in almost $4,500 last year. The proceeds go toward improving and maintaining the fairgrounds By the time the last hungry customer has been served, very little remains except a pile of dirty pots and pans. Edna said they have few leftovers, and what is left is usually sold to the volunteers or at a cleanup auction at the end of the fair. If you happen to drive by the firehouse on Tuesday and see the lights on at 6 a.m., don’t be alar med. It’s just Margaret and Edna in there getting ready for the fair to start on Wednesday. Notebook Ida Risser A few weeks ago my husband and I drove to nearby Lebanon County to the Annual Harvest Fair at the Schaeffer Farm Museum. 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When I have to wash and wring out by hand manure coated overalls in a bucket of water, before they are even fit for the washer, that is when I really appreciate it. For almost 30 years, I did all of my cooking and baking on a wood-coal stove and that wasn’t too bad. But of course, I do really appreciate all the modern kitchen conveniences of today. To help me remember the fair, I bought two saffron boxes from a craftsman who was working there. The one is made of persimmon wood and the other of mulberry wood. I’ve managed to find a spot for them in my old corner cup- m
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