The Damascus Lions had a great turn out for our 4th annual Ice Cream Churning contest at the Damascus Community Fair. There were 9 teams of experienced churners including our rivals, Gladhill Brothers. Lions who showed up to churn were Lion Chris Fletcher, Lion Ken Phillips and partner-in-service Sue, Lions Barbara & Tony Barry, Lion Del Mayhew, Lion George Hibbard, Lion Marcia Holpuch and Lion-to-be Neville Levi. We chose to go with Lion Marcia’s Aunt’s famous ice cream recipe and try a nice fall flavor, Apple Pie Crumb ala Mode! We churned for about a half hour and then unveiled one of the best flavors so far (in my opinion). People gathered for miles to sample our magnificent creation! Soon the judges called out the winners starting with 5th place. Then 4th, then 3rd, then 2nd.
By now we knew we won it! Everyone said ours was the best. And finally first place went to the Damascus 4-H for their raspberry Cheesecake! We couldn’t believe our ears! We actually won nothing this year, not even the green participation ribbon!
Congrats to Tessie and Gladhill Brothers for winning 4th place with their peppermint ice cream. It was very tasty.
Next year we’ll win 1st again- so start thinking of your winning flavors!
Lion Barbara Barry