The metal pot was steaming and hundreds of ears of corn were all shucked and clean Saturday as members and volunteers of the American Legion Post 777 in Crum Lynne hosted their annual Corn Boil. “We’ve been doing this for 25 years,” George Casey, president of the Home Association, said. “August is our corn boil time because the corn is the best corn.
” He shared a bit about their preparations. “We get the corn over in Jersey,” Casey said. “It’s a beautiful place.
They pick it fresh. We take it right out. The whole team jumps in and puts it all together.
We all work together. It’s a team that puts everything together.” He explained they purchase five bags containing 60 ears of corn each for the event.
“We’re always counting on good weather,” Casey said, although Saturday they had prepared for any type as volunteers came in the morning to put up tents over the chairs and tables. “If it’s a rainy day, we use our hall,” he explained, noting that some of the senior groups call in advance and ask if the hall will be open with its air conditioning. “Whatever’s you need,” Casey told them.
“Just come, have a great day, enjoy your time here.” He said an added benefit is that they often get members to sign up at social events like the Corn Boil. Right now, the post has approximately 210 members.
Members get discounts at the legion and meals with Tuesday Burger Days being popular. “Our purpose is just to keep the organization going, just to ke.