When two high school sweethearts marry and bear seven children, life can get hectic rather quickly! Still, it can also be very exciting. In 1992 when Joe and Donna Fleck looked at their blossoming bunch, they knew that they had to do something big. However, the idea of purchasing an old bus and touring the world as a pop singing sensation didn’t really appeal to them and the twins were too young for them to start their own major league baseball team! Thus, they needed to find a passion that they all loved. Since love was something this family has never lacked, it wasn’t too long before they discovered that everybody had one deliciously sweet craving in common: ice cream!
So, with a scooper and a dream, The Fleck Family set out to make their candied concoctions a reality. While they may not have formed a pro ball team, this family truly understands the concept of team work, and after a great deal of hard work, determination and some good laughs, Fleck’s Ice Cream Parlor was established in 1993!
Known around the community for its quality sundaes, welcoming atmosphere and family-friendly prices, Flecks is a bona fide local favorite. However, summer residents and tourists alike also make it a “must do” on their vacation lists! Although the Fleck family never pursued their own MLB team, the parlor has a baseball theme and many of its gigantic sundaes and splits are cleverly incorporated into it. For example, you can have a Home Run or a Stolen Base, or the biggest of all, a Grand Slam Banana Split! With nine scoops of ice cream, three toppings, a split banana, whipped cream a cherry, this colossal confection definitely takes two to tackle it! Not only do their sundaes boast a generous size, Mrs. Fleck still bakes all the cakes, brownies and dumplings homemade daily. These home-baked treats add an even more superlative appeal to their menu. Their innovative offerings stem from a passion for trying new things and making people smile!
As you can imagine, over the past 22 years, the Flecks have tested many different ideas: some with great success to return year after year, and some living out only one season. Yet, one thing has remained constant: their tight-knit family team. As their children have grown and married and had children of their own, they still continue to work together daily, and the scooper passes from generation to generation. Now as Joe and Donna Fleck watch their blossoming bunch continue to bloom they know the secret to success: love and family.
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