A little bit about the contest

Life moves too fast and it’s easy to forget what really matters. At Edy’s®, we believe people and relationships matter most, and the things that take time are the things worth doing. Like slowing down, reaching out and connecting with your neighbors.
 

That’s why we’re inviting Americans nationwide to host Two Scoop Neighborhood Salute ice cream block parties.

 
   After all, Edy’s Slow Churned™ Light Ice Cream is proof enough that things are better when they’re made slower. It’s the only light ice cream that’s just as rich and creamy as regular.
The contest entry objective:  A short paragraph (using no more than 350 words) explaining why your neighborhood deserves a “Two Scoop Neighborhood Salute.”

 

Lee Bottom Flying Field's Entry

EDY'S Two Scoop Neighborhood Salute Ice Cream Block Party

 

Unlike your traditional neighborhood, we have a “large flock” of winged friends that we call our “Airport Family”.  You see, we live on, own, and manage an airport which is one of only a few remaining public use, privately owned airports in the United States.  So, not only do we have the world’s best airport neighbors, we have a special group that migrates to our neighborhood on a regular basis.

Originally established in the 1930's, Lee Bottom Airport has a colorful history all its own.  From wayward barnstormers, to cropdusting operations, and aircraft salvage, this beautiful strip has seen it all. Today, a favorite destination for Antique & Classic owners, the field offers a welcome trip back to simpler times.

Many pilots enjoy visiting because we offer something that they can not find at other airports - beautiful scenery, friendly atmosphere, and great planes mixed to create something special.  Most stop by for an afternoon chat around our infamous picnic table, a can of soda out of the pop machine, and a chance to renew their own batteries before heading back to the frenzied lives that we all live.

As the airport receives no funding from local, state, or federal sources, the entire operation is supported by us.  Most ask why?  Well, we provide our aviation refuge because we want to preserve this unique ambiance and airport atmosphere, that is huge a part of our aviation history, for the current and future generations.  Seeing one of our traveling neighbors enjoy the field makes all of the sacrifices that we make throughout the year worth while.

To encourage our “flock” to visit on a monthly basis, in 2005 we have initiated our own form of the old-fashioned ice cream social called “Sinful Sundays”.  On these special Sunday afternoons, we will have “sinfully delicious” ice cream, sundaes, and malts available to our airport family as a special treat.  What an honor it would be to host the Edy's Slow Churned™ Light Ice Cream  Two Scoop Neighborhood Salute on one of our “Sinful Sundays”.