Middletown's education admin ladies reigned supreme over the mayor and his aide Wednesday, serving up an astonishing 64 cups of Cold Stone Creamery ice cream to customers in a 30-minute competition.
Mayor Drew and chief of staff Joseph Samolis held their own, creating 16 sundaes between the two of them, in a valiant effort to raise money for Middletown Public Schools technology drive.
Owner Priscilla Harnesk is one of the most philanthropic business owners in the city, routinely hosting such benefits and donating a portion of proceeds to charities. In the spirit of mom's day, she's generously offering a free Like It creation for mothers this Sunday with the purchase of the same size or larger by another family member.
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Stop by Cold Stone Creamery in Riverview Center (off Main Street by the police station) this afternoon for an exciting benefit for Middletown Public Schools.
The gauntlet has been thrown by the ciity and the Board of Education in a friendly competition to see who can "out-scoop" their opponents.
Mayor Dan Drew and Chief of Staff Joe Samolis will face off against Superintendent Patricia Charles and Assistant Superintendent of Schools Enza Macri at 4:30 p.m. The team that gets the most customers in 30 minutes reigns supreme.
Proceeds will go toward purchasing technology for the students.
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