LANCASTER CHURCH DISHES OUT TO CROWDS AT ICE CREAM SOCIAL.Byline: Karen Thacker Community Columnist Peppermint peppermint: see mint. peppermint Strongly aromatic perennial herb (Mentha piperita, mint family), source of a widely used flavouring. Native to Europe and Asia, it has been naturalized in North America. ice cream was the favorite last week as the crowds poured into the 53rd annual ice cream social at Lancaster United Methodist Church United Methodist Church, in the United States, religious body formed by the union in 1968 of the Evangelical United Brethren Church and the Methodist Church (see Methodism). . A record 1,140 people came and ate 110 of 120 gallons of ice cream, along with dozens of pies, cakes, brownies and cookies. ``It's just a great social setting,'' said Keith Swords, co-chairman, ``to see friends from all churches, plus the ice cream is good.'' ``We enjoy the atmosphere, the people, the kids . . ., and everybody gets to get ice cream,'' said Sunny Robinson, who came with her 6-year-old daughter, Chelsea, and her husband, Randy. ``You can't beat the price, and it goes to a good cause, so it's a win-win situation.'' A scoop of homemade home·made adj. 1. Made or prepared in the home: homemade pie. 2. Made by oneself. 3. Crudely or simply made. Adj. 1. ice cream (peppermint, peach peach, fruit tree (Prunus persica) of the family Rosaceae (rose family) having decorative pink blossoms and a juicy, sweet drupe fruit. The peach appears to have originated in China, where it was mentioned in literature several centuries before Christ. and vanilla vanilla, a plant of the genus Vanilla of the family Orchidaceae (orchid family). Vines of hot, damp climates, most are indigenous to Central and South America, especially Mexico, but are now cultivated in other tropical regions. were some of the favorites) went for 50 cents. About 120 people were already in line before the 6 p.m. starting time Noun 1. starting time - the time at which something is supposed to begin; "they got an early start"; "she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her" commencement, get-go, offset, outset, showtime, start, kickoff, beginning, first , and the line finally thinned out about 7:45. Although the $3,000 raised from the annual event goes toward United Methodist Women's fund for missionary outreach around the world, the social is more a community gathering. ``Years back when they started it, there were only three things to do in the summertime - the ice cream social, the Catholic barbecue and the (Antelope Valley This article is about the Los Angeles County region. For the census-designated place in Wyoming, see Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming. The Antelope Valley ) Fair,'' he said of the annual tradition. ``The summer days are so hot and the desert is usually cooler in the evenings, and it's just pleasant to get out.'' Some people stayed until almost 9 p.m. ``One couple came at 3:30 and brought lawn chairs and just sat there to make sure they got peppermint ice cream,'' Swords said. The ice cream social has roots at the local church dating to pre-World War II gatherings, but has been official for 53 years. Keith and his wife, Cathy, were co-chairs this year - a first for both of them - although the two of them have been attending the event for more than 40 years. ``It's rewarding,'' he said. ``It's fun to see all the people in our church rally to the call of duty to put on an exciting social event for the community.'' Volunteers gathered the morning of July 18 to prepare custard for the ice cream, and more volunteers helped make the 120 gallons that evening. Sal D' Errico Distributing stored them at a local warehouse. Ninety percent of the other desserts - cakes and pies - were also homemade. Sao brought the ice cream over Wednesday night and kept it cold in an insulated in·su·late tr.v. in·su·lat·ed, in·su·lat·ing, in·su·lates 1. To cause to be in a detached or isolated position. See Synonyms at isolate. 2. truck until it was time to serve it. Lancaster United has a sandwich shop and soup kitchen each week for homeless people, and the excess treats will be given out there. The Swords also said they'll make extra peppermint ice cream next year. |
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