the PENDULUM | WEDNESDAY APRIL 28,2010 | VOLUME 1, EDITION 1
I scream, you scream, we all scream for
Getting the scoop on the best ice creonn options in the Elon community
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t’s true that we all crave sweet treats, especially
when temperatures begin to rise around this time
of year. As we flock to the nearest parlor for a cold
treat the biggest decision we usually need to make
is what flavor we want. Obviously size and toppings
are based on this crucial decision. But members of the
community are now faced with another challenge: to
choose whether to support a local store or a chain when
getting their fill of creamy goodness.
The first contender is Smitty’s Homemade Ice Cream
located on 2603 South Church Street in Burlington. This
little place began with a day of free ice cream in 2002 and
has since become a part of the local community. How could
they not be when they offer sprinkles for free?
The store began when owner Tom Lambeth, also a local
district court judge and attorney, met Richard "Smitty"
Smith at a ranch in Arizona. "Smitty" had started several ice
cream stores in the North. Lambeth had always wanted to
do something like open an ice cream store, and thought this
was his opportunity.
Feeling inspired, Lambeth started to plan for the store
and sought assistance from sister-in-law Amy Nakhle to be
the manager. At the time Nakhle was living in Africa, but
was planning to move back to America. She had always
been self-employed and liked the idea of working at the
store. After figuring out the logistics of her new position,
she agreed and moved back soon after. But there was no
time to settle in - the next day they were painting the store.
As the store has progressed, Smitty's has made efforts to
create community relationships. They often do fundraisers
for non-profit organizations and strive to support the area.
Nakhle said that they are proud of the "local atmosphere
that Smitty’s has and would like to further make it a
“community place.” The store features a community board,
articles about the store and artwork from local schools.
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..’what is this anyway?
The Elon Edge is a new, nnagazine
style insert ossociofed with The
Pendulunn that will be printed
monthly starting in the fall of 2010.
Each insert will feature writing and
photography to fit different themes
that apply to the Elon University
community. Enjoy this insert as a
preview for later editions coming in
September.