Syracuse Connection July 2018

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CITY NEWS

Mayor's Message The Lions Club

O "Thanks for the gift you personally gave the City, Jim, the gift of the Lions Club!"

n Memorial Day, Jayne and I attended the Citysponsored program in our cemetery. It was well done.

Thank you, Councilwoman Bolduc, and Representative Lisonbee for your efforts in behalf of all; best ever, I think.

The cemetery was beautiful. I love the flags.

My dad is buried in the cemetery.

After the program was complete, I began to reflect on his life. Did you ever sit down with your dad and ask him to recall stories from his youth? Perhaps you have. I have and am richer for it. My dad’s boyhood stories almost always included another Syracuse rascal, Jim Rentmeister. They reveal tales of outhouse tipping, watermelon “borrowing”, and I seem to remember one about cedar bark smoking. According to Pop, they were the Tom and Huck of town. Boys grow up. Military service and a world war forced the issue for them.

They remained close friends after marriage. Dad was an educator and his assignments often forced family moves away from Syracuse. Jim, the consummate businessman, remained. He became the owner of Jim’s Sporting Goods which occupied the corner where the Maverick is today.

In my boyhood I bought all of my BBs at Jim’s. It was a boy’s palace; a repository of hamburgers, fries, the best malted in the world, along with assorted sporting goods, including fishing gear. I had my eye on a tackle box on a high shelf. My maternal grandfather was an avid fisherman. I remember Gramps’ tackle box. It was huge, multi-level and full of all kinds of sparkling tackle. I wanted one filled like his!

We’ve just enjoyed Syracuse Heritage Days. When I was a boy that annual celebration was called “Friendship Days” and sponsored by the Syracuse Lions Club [1952-1974]. I was shocked to learn that year, that the tackle box on the shelf had been removed and donated by Jim as first prize to the winner of the fishing derby. In the 50’s, there was a large irrigation supply ditch on the east side of 2000 West. The Club dammed that ditch, raised its volume from Antelope to 2700 South and planted fish. The derby was on and I won! I could hardly believe it; Jim presented that very tackle box to me! Gramps would be proud!

Jim is an example of servant leadership. In 1951 he chartered the Syracuse Lions Club and became its first president. For those of us raised in Syracuse, the Lions Club is synonymous with giving, service and leadership. Its membership was a “Who’s Who” of the community.

The Lions Club sprang from necessity. Organized only 16 years after the City incorporated, much of the social and recreational components of our fledgling town were gifted of the Lions Club. The original bowery, ball fields and tennis courts in Founders’ Park came from the Lions. The flags in the cemetery, those I mentioned earlier, are maintained gifts of the Lions. Such gifting continues today.

I was honored when Jim accepted to serve as Grand Marshall of the Heritage Days parade and to present him with the key to the City as a token of appreciation this year. Thanks for the gift you personally gave the City, Jim, the gift of the Lions Club!

Michael Gailey, Mayor of Syracuse City

For a list of the Lions Club projects for our community over the years, see page 10.

Stay connected!

The city's website has information on every department in the city and the Facebook page has fun updates on events and other local interest.

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from the Editor Each of us feels a sense of gratitude for the life we have and the freedoms we enjoy. As we are celebrating our country’s independence, we choose to feature the story of a local soldier who spent many years serving our country and living Melissa and Ryan Spelts in harsh conditions to defend the freedoms we enjoy. We honor all of you that have served and who have family serving. Thank You! Happy 4th of July everyone.

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COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTORS Joshua Adams Adrienne Rees Jake Hortin

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WRITERS Adrienne Rees Hailey Minton

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CITY NEWS

Syracuse City Updates Retired U.S. flags

Do you have a Passion for Parks?

The City Hall lobby is now a location for residents to drop off their old U.S. flags for retiring. The City would like to thank local boy scout, Jacob Johnson, who made the flag drop box possible for his Eagle Scout Project. Local scout leaders are welcome to come into City Hall to pick up flags for retiring ceremonies.

Syracuse City is looking for individuals interested in volunteering to be on our Parks Advisory Committee. The commitment would be a two-year term, with the committee meeting on an as-needed basis. If interested, please email a letter of interest and resume to Shauna Greer at sgreer@syracuseut.com by July 13th.

Community Question Corner

BY PAUL ROBERTS, CITY ATTORNEY

Who do we call for concerns with animals?

Answer: Lost cat? Noisy dog next door?

For most animal concerns, contact Davis County Animal Control at (801) 444-2200. The County provides this service to our community by contract.

Davis County Animal Services handles: pet licensing, adoption, microchipping, and spaying/neutering; lost, loose, or attacking animals; feral cats; excessive barking; and unlawfully keeping wild animals. They even help with racoons and skunks. Fees and other information are posted on their website at http://www.daviscountyutah.gov/animalcontrol/.

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Questions regarding other wild animals (deer, snakes, waterfowl, etc.) should go to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources at (801) 538-4700.

Households are limited to two dogs and four cats. Farm animals are kept by many residents; the number allowed depends upon the size and zoning of their property. Report concerns regarding an excessive number of animals to Syracuse Code Enforcement at (801) 825-1477.

Please remember: never leave your animal in the car unattended, and keep your dogs on leashes in parks and on trails.

The cost of providing animal services in Syracuse is split 50/50 with the county. Last year, the cost to the City for animal control was about $62,000.

Do you have a community question? Submit your question to proberts@syracuseut.com.

We appreciate your contribution to our community!

Visit our Post Office Did you know that there is a post office in Syracuse? It is located inside City Hall at 1979 W. 1900 S. and is open from 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday. We accept packages and letters. We also sell stamps and mailing supplies. Call us directly at 801-614-9677.

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CITY NEWS

City-Wide Emergency Communications Exercise

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We are compiling a list of things for improvement and will be working on them over the coming months. We would like to thank all the volunteers who made this exercise a success!

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Representatives from the Utah Division of Emergency Management and Davis County Emergency Management were also in attendance and assisted us in this training exercise.

Syracuse CERT members were asked to check in during our exercise and 78 out of 220 responded.

This is a great baseline and we are able to know where improvements are needed for next year’s exercise.

Employee Spotlight-Sharlyn Reinhold As the Administrative Professional at the Fire Station, Sharlyn (Shar) provides the administrative support to help make sure our fire and EMS services are running on all cylinders. Shar has been a dedicated employee of the City for over seven years and has gone beyond the call of duty of administrative duties and also completed the training to be a certified firefighter and EMT! She is the first person our community members see when they come into the station and she always greets everyone with a pleasant hello and inviting smile. Whether it is in person or over the phone, Shar always represents the City with professional customer service skills and continually goes the extra mile to help people find the answers they need. Shar is dedicated to her job and efficient in her assignments, often taking on additional tasks to help others in the City. Shar is a great asset to our Fire Department and we are lucky to have her.

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THANK YOU for your hard work and dedication to our city residents!

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CITY NEWS

Public Works

2018 Fireworks

Water Storage- The amount of water that we received this year from snowmelt runoff ended a month earlier compared to last year. Therefore, the city’s water storage must sustain us through a longer period of time. Please follow recommendations from the Division of Water Resources “Weekly Watering Guide” https://conservewater. utah.gov/guide.html . You may also consider getting a smart clock for your sprinkler timer. If you do so, you may be eligible for a 50% rebate (up to $150 max) from Utahwatersavers.com when you purchase an eligible Water Sense Smart Controller.

Smart controllers reduce water waste by automatically adjusting how often and how long a landscape is watered based on local weather and landscape conditions.

UTAH STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE 2018 FIREWORKS DISCHARGE DATES AND TIMES

When working on or repairing a vehicle at your residence, it is good practice to have rags, old towels, visqueen, a drip pan, oil absorbent (kitty litter) readily available for any spills in case an accident happens. Do not spray or wash down any debris from the driveway into the curb and gutter, which leads into our storm drains. When deciding to wash your vehicles, the best management practice would be to take it to a local car wash, however, sometimes we like to do things at home. Place the vehicle onto the grass to wash. This will allow the dirt, detergents, and the water to soak or percolate into the lawn and not into our storm drain system. Did you know that 1 quart of oil can contaminate up to 2 million gallons of water? Thank you for helping keep our water ways clean.

Class “C” fireworks may be discharged between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. except as noted: July 2nd – July 5th (July 4th hours extended to midnight) July 22nd – 25th (July 24th hours extended to midnight) December 31st (11am – 1am Jan 1st) Chinese New Year’s Eve (11am – 1am the following day)

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CITY NEWS

Parks and Recreation CAMP SYRACUSE

SUMMER FUN

Your child will make new friends and enjoy outdoor experiences. They will participate in arts and crafts that will be combined with many games. Space is limited, so sign up today.

Cost: $35 Registration: Limited space, so sign up soon!

Beat summer Session 3: May 1-July 7 boredom!

Session 4 & 5: May 1- July 28 Age Groups: 1st- 5th grade (2018-2019 School Year) Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 3rd session: July 10- July 27 (12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.)

4th session: July 31-August 16 (9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)

5th session: July 31-August 16 (12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.)

Place: Syracuse Community Center

to learn musical awareness and body movements pertaining to all dance styles.

It will include stretching, floor work, center work, and barre, mixed with games and different props to keep them interested and motivated to keep moving. Ballet shoes are required.

Registration begins: July 1 Pre-K-K Class 8 Week session $45-Classes Begin September 18th Tuesday 5:30 PM- 6:10 PM ​1st-3rd Class 10 Week Session $60-Classes Begin September 4th Tuesday 6:30 PM-7:20 PM O ​ r Thursday 5:30 PM-6:20 PM 4th-6th Class 10 Week Session $60-Classes Begin September 6th Thursday 6:30 PM-7:20 PM

TENNIS Limited space, so sign up soon!

Session 2 & 3: May 1- July 7 Cost: $35 (Non-Resident Fee additional $15) Sessions consist of eight 1-hour sessions

YOUTH SPORTS -FALL SOCCER

SESSION 2 Beginning the week of July 16th (Morning Classes) 5 & 6-year-old class: Tuesday and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m.

7 & 8-year-old class: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.

9 & 10-year-old class: Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m.

11 to 14-year-old class: Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. *Classes will not be held on July 23rd or 24th

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SESSION 3 Beginning the week of July 16th (Evening Classes) 5 & 6-year-old class: Tuesday and Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.

7 & 8-year-old class: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.

9 & 10-year-old class: Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.

11 to 14-year-old class: Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. *Classes will not be held on July 23rd or 24th

Registration will be June 1-July 21. This program is for Little Kicks (turning 4 as of September 1, 2019) thru 6th Grade. All leagues are Co-Ed. Cost is $46 (Residents). Registration fee includes a jersey, shorts, and socks.

Registration: June 1- July 21 Age Groups: 1st-9th grade Cost: $50

YOUTH TUMBLING Registration July 1- September 7 There will be 6 classes taught by Safety-Certified Instructor Kim Nielson Days classes are held: Tuesday or Wednesday Classes Begin: Tuesday, September 11 or Wednesday, September 12 Cost: $40 Preschool Tumbling: (3 & 4-year-old) Children will learn beginning tumbling skills.

Time: Tuesdays 6:00-6:45 OR Wednesdays 6:00-6:45 Beginning Tumbling: (Based on Skill Level, No Age Requirements) Should be able to do cartwheels and forward rolls.

Time: Tuesdays 5:00-6:00 OR Wednesdays 5:00-6:00 Intermediate Tumbling (8 years old and up) Must be able to do round off and hand stand back bend.

Time: Tuesdays 4:00-5:00 OR Wednesdays 4:00-5:00

BEGINNER BALLET An 8 or 10-week introduction to ballet. Dancers will be introduced to ballet terminology and basic ballet techniques. They will begin 8 SYRACUSE CONNECTION // July 2018

FUN FITNESS CLASSES FOR ADULTS Zumba with Angie!

Tues/Sat 9:00 am • Thursday Zumba Zone 9:00 am Cost-$36 for 12 Class Punch Pass or $5/class First Class is FREE! What Are You Waiting For? More info at angiec.zumba.com

FREE Freedom Zumba Tuesday, July 3, 9:00 am Celebrate our Independence Day! Wear Red, White, or Blue

Step It Up! Mon & Wed 9-10am Work your heart, muscles and mind in this fun, energetic workout! All skill levels are welcome, we offer low and high intensity options for you to choose from. ​​​Find more info on Facebook at Syracuse Fitness Classes. $3 Drop-In, $20 10-class punch pass, First class FREE!

Pump It Up! Tues & Thurs. 7:45am Boost your metabolism and tone your muscles with resistance training. We provide hand weights and exercise balls, you just bring your own exercise mat. All skill levels are welcome, we suggest different options. Syracuse Community Center. $3 DropIn, $20 10-class punch pass, First class FREE!

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Participants include anyone with:

A FREE six-week workshop for people with long-term health concerns During weekly 2 1/2 hour classes you’ll learn: 

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When Thursday, July 12th through August 16th, 2018 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Where

Syracuse Community Center 1912 W. 1900 S Syracuse, Utah 84075 To register visit or call: livingwell.utah.gov 801-525-5087

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CITY NEWS

Lion's Club Projects

As the Mayor mentions in his letter this month on page 3, the Lions Club has contributed much to our community.

Here are some highlights over the last 67 years: 1953 Constructed a tennis court for Syracuse residents on school grounds. Also plowed, tilled and planted forty acres of ground for a resident of Syracuse, who was severely burned in an electrical accident.

1957-58 Constructed bleachers and backstops for the baseball diamond. Sponsored a city-wide Christmas lighting contest with prizes awarded to residents.

1966 Sponsored a City Clean-up Day and assisted elderly people in cleaning their yards.

Sponsored eye operations for two people for the restoration of their eye sight.

1978 The Club collected, packed and shipped 5,000 pairs of used eye glasses to the Philippines. Erected three "Entering Syracuse City" signs on major roads entering Syracuse.

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1989 Financed and erected a beautiful flag display at the City Cemetery for display on Memorial Day and other special occasions.

1997 Starting in 1997 sponsored an annual Christmas Party dinner for Seniors and disabled residents of Syracuse. This event is held in early December of each year.

2001 Financed and installed a Chimes Clock near City Hall Most recently, the Lions Club has provided: • Chairs and tablse for the Community Center • A ramp for a Syracuse citizen • Sound system for the Parks and Rec Dpt. • A drinking fountain and bench for Chloe's Sunshine Playground

CITY NEWS

Syracuse City Information

Key Community Contacts MAYOR Micheal Gailey: 801-589-0976 mgailey@syracuseut.com

COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrea Anderson: 801-309-1466 ananderson@syracuseut.com Corinne Bolduc: 801-529-5779 cbolduc@syracuseut.com Dave Maughan: 801-927-7752 dmaughan@syracuseut.com

Syracuse Library 1875 South 2000 West Syracuse, UT 84075 (801) 451-1850 Library Hours: Mon-Thurs: 10am-9pm Fri & Sat: 10am-6pm

Passport Applications Passport application processing services are offered at City Hall between 9am- 4pm, processing takes approximately 20-30 minutes per application. Walk-ins are served in the order of arrival, multiple applications and/or photos wait times may be longer. All required forms, photos and payment must be completed prior to 4pm to be accepted the same day. Applications can be found on the www.travel.state.gov website. Application fees must be paid with a Check or Money Order made payable to the U.S. Department of State. www.syracuseut.com/Passports.aspx.

Job Openings For a list of the current openings with Syracuse City, click on the 'Jobs' link on our main City page www.syracuseut.com

Fix It Requests We appreciate our citizens helping the City be aware of issues that need to be addressed throughout the City such as road repairs, street light/sign repair, park maintenance, water problems (culinary & secondary), garbage can pickup, code ordinance enforcement and even employee feedback. The City website is a great tool for providing us with notifications. The Fix-it Request link can be found on our home page at the top left hand side under Popular Pages.

Follow us on Facebook: syracuseut or visit www.syracuseut.com

Doug Peterson: 801-660-5290 dpeterson@syracuseut.com Jordan Savage: 385-424-0258 jsavage@syracuseut.com

SYRACUSE SERVICES City Arts Council - 801-896-8101 volunteer@syracuseutaharts.org City Hall: 801-825-1477 1979 West 1900 South Open Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, closed holidays City Museum: 801-825-3633 Hours: Tues, Wed, & Thurs 2pm - 5pm Community Center: 801-614-9660 1912 West 1900 South Summer hours: Mon-Thurs-6am-8pm; Fri- 6am-8pm; Sat- 8am-12pm Fire Station: 801-614-9614 1869 South 3000 West Lady Lions Service & Social Club 801-825-1752 Lions Club - 801-773-8581 Parks & Recreation: 801-614-9660 1912 W. 1900 S. parksandrecreation@syracuseut.com Police Station: 801-825-4400 1751 South 2000 West Post Office: 801-614-9677 (Inside City Hall) Public Works Facility: 801-825-7235 3061 South 2400 West Utilities Department: 801-825-1477 Opt #2 Volunteer/Eagle Scout Projects: Tess Jones 801-614-9655 tjones@syracuseut.com Youth Council -801-643-8996 SYRACUSE CONNECTION // July 2018 11

COMMUNITY

July Calendar of Events SENIOR YOGA Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 8 a.m.

Available for anyone aged 50+/$1.00 or 60+/$0.50

SENIORS MONTHLY MOVIE Wednesday, July 11th @ 1 p.m.

(Peter Rabbit ~ bring your grandkids) FREE ~ Please RSVP

PICKLEBALL Tuesdays (9 a.m. to 12 noon) Thursdays (9 a.m. to 12 noon) Adults/$2.00 or Seniors 60+/$0.50

THINK TUESDAY Tuesday, July 17th @ 10 a.m.

(NADA or 10,000) FREE ~ Please RSVP

Please call the Syracuse Community Center at (801) 614-9660 #1 to RSVP

BUS TRIP Friday, July 20, 2018 (Leaves at 9:30 a.m.)

SWEET CANDY FACTORY TOUR/Lunch at RED IGUANA $2.00 for bus/Lunch is on your own (Payment due at time of Reservation)

To learn more about activities for Senior Citizens, please stop by the Syracuse Community Center for a Senior Citizens Newsletter or visit www.syracuserecreation.com If you would like to receive the Senior Citizens Newsletter via e-mail, please send your NAME and E-MAIL address to paulaj@syracuseut.com

LUNCH & BINGO Wednesday, July 25th @ 12 Noon Guest Speaker/TBA Suggested donation of $3.00/person Must RSVP by 10 a.m. on Monday, July 23, 2018

FUN THINGS TO DO July 2 Station Park in Farmington - Pirate and Princess Party Station Park will host FAMILY FIRST Mondays on the first Monday of every month from 5:30-7:30 PM in Fountain Square for FREE family fun!

Games, activities, entertainment, and discounts—just what every family needs.

July 4 Independence Day

CHAIR & REFLEXOLOGY MASSAGES Fridays: July 6, 13, 20, 27 9 a.m. to 12 noon FREE ~ Call the Syracuse Community Center to schedule an appointment LIVING WELL with CHRONIC CONDITIONS Thursdays (July 12, 19, 26 and August 2, 9, 16) 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. FREE To Register: livingwell.utah.gov or 888222-2542

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Antelope Island - Bison: The National Mammal Join the park naturalist to learn about your national mammal and their history in the United States before you head out to try to see these magnificent animals in the park. Meet in the Visitor Center at 10:00 am.

July 6 Antelope Island - Scorpion Walk Meet in the Visitor Center at 9:00 pm to learn what type of scorpions live on Antelope Island and how they fit in our

ecosystem. Then go on a walk with the park naturalist to see these critters in their natural habitat. Dress to walk through sand and sagebrush, closed toe shoes are recommended. Bring a black light if you have one. There will be a limited supply to share. The program will last about one hour.

July 7 Summer Nights with the Stars @ Ed Kenley Amphitheater - British Rock Royalty: celebrating Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Queen and The Who in Layton 8 PM - 10 PM July 9 Movie in the Park at Hogan Park, Woods Cross Concert starts at 7 p.m.

– Flat Canyon Band Movie starts at dusk – Peter Rabbit July 13 Antelope Island - UMFA in the Wild: Make a Nature Rubbing Book Join the Utah Museum of Fine Art in the visitor center amphitheater at 7:30 pm.

More information coming!

Movie in the Park (Coco) at William R. Smith Park in Centerville at 9:00 PM 11:30 PM July 19 Summer Nights with the Stars @ Ed Kenley Amphitheater - Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA July 20 Antelope Island - Scorpion Walk Meet in the Visitor Center at 9:00 pm to learn what type of scorpions live on Antelope Island and how they fit in our ecosystem. Then go on a walk with the park naturalist to see these critters in their natural habitat. Dress to walk through sand and sagebrush, closed toe shoes are recommended. Bring a black light if you have one. There will be a limited supply to share. The program will last about one hour.

Movies in the park : The Last Jedi William R. Smith Park in Centerville at dusk 9 PM ish- 11:30 PM

July 21 Handcart Days Races (West Bountiful) running 1K, 5K, Half Marathon and Beginner.

July 27 Antelope Island - Antelope by Moonlight Bike Ride Friends of Antelope Island and Davis County invite you to join them in the 25th Annual Antelope by Moonlight Bike Ride. Registration is required. Check-in begins at 7:30 pm. The ride begins at 10:00 pm. Vendors, costume contests and entertainment await, along with a beautiful, family-friendly bike ride to the Historic Fielding Garr Ranch.

Park Impacts: The East Side/Ranch Road will be closed at 9:00 pm. Expect delays at the entrance gate, and entering White Rock Bay.

2018 Syracuse Farmers Market Come out to support your local produce Every Wednesd growers and other ay thru 8/29 local craftspeople!

The market will be held each Wednesday, 5pm to dusk (around 9pm), starting on July 11 running until August 29. Location is at the north end of Centennial Park (1891 W Antelope Dr) which is behind the Police Department/Museum/Rec. Center/ Maverick.

Call (801) -614-9672 for more info. www.facebook.com/ SyracuseCityUtahFarmersMarket/ There will be music, food trucks, produce, and fun!

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Kids Activities

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Homemade Sandbox

Last year on the 4th of July, my family all got together in my parents’ back yard on a hot but beautiful day. My parents have 30 grandchildren. All that were coming were instructed to bring an activity for the kids to do.

My sister brought a tarp and a bucket of this homemade sand and the kids loved it. They played for hours under the shade of a tree. I had to share it with you. It’s so easy to make and hours worth of fun for the kids. Throw in a few trucks and sand toys and voila, instant fun.

Shovel (a cup at a time) ingredients in a big bowl or bucket and mix with hand or big spoon.

8 c. of flour (wheat or white) 1 c. of baby oil Mix well.

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A Soldier's Story HONOR. COURAGE. COMMITMENT. Those are the core values of the United States Marine Corps, and they are what drew me to that particular branch of the U.S. Military as a young 16-year-old kid. Well, that, and a cool commercial with a young man going through an obstacle course and attacking a giant fire monster with a sword before transforming into a Marine standing at attention in Dress Blues. I had to wait another year until I was able to ship off to Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego for bootcamp, but at the ripe old age of 17, I was standing there on the yellow footprints, and willing to prove myself in order to become a member of the Marines and participate in their hallowed traditions.

Twelve years later, and I had conducted four combat tours as an infantry unit leader to Iraq, one to Afghanistan, served three years as a combat instructor and a couple of years as a military advisor working with foreign militaries and Navy Seabees and SEALS. I will never forget the first time I had to bayonet fight three men at once in order to earn my black belt in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) and the intense elation I felt after conquering my opponents. Quite a few experiences for a man to have all before the age of 30.

One of my least-favorite stories that always seems to get a laugh out of whatever audience I have is the time when I had just returned from Iraq in 2003. Our entire battalion of about 800 Marine light armored reconnaissance infantrymen was lined up single-file outside of a Quonset hut (the metal half-domed buildings you see around 18 SYRACUSE CONNECTION // July 2018

military bases that kind of look like old airplane hangars) in Twentynine Palms, California. It was July and was about 120 degrees that day. We all had our charcoal and rubber-lined MOPP suits on with gas-masks on our faces as we went in 20 at a time to get the living daylights thrashed out of us by several very large sergeants in the intense heat and smoke.

You could hear the yelling and the sounds of bodies being thrown up against the metal walls as the trainees were put through the rigors of stress-inducing exercises in order to elevate their breathing. After making my way to the front, one of the sergeants grabbed me and said (not very politely), “Hey, Stretch! Go find a suit that fits!” I’m 6’5” and my suit only came half way down my arm.

All too often, we here in America

After finding another tall marine who had finished and was hacking his liver up, I got back in line at the very end. Finally, it was my time to go in with the last three marines. We step in, and the gas leader asks us very politely to shake our heads and do a couple of jumping jacks, while the two sergeants stand at parade rest. All of a sudden, it’s over and I’m out in the sunshine.

The first of my three companions takes off his mask. It’s the battalion commander. The second removes his, and it’s the battalion executive officer.

The third marine sheds his mask and it’s none other than the battalion sergeant major. Finally, I remove my mask, and lo and behold, it’s Private Adams! “GET IN HERE!”, yells the sergeant who grabs me up, throws my mask outside, slams and locks the door, and then begins to have me conduct more physical training without a mask than seems humanly possible.

After baptism by fire in combat, the gas chamber was one of my first training evolutions in the Fleet Marine Force.

I actually served with that Sergeant for two more years and loved the guy. That’s one of the things I miss the most about the military…the camaraderie. As a leader, half of my days were spent training with rockets, missiles, machine-guns and patrolling tactics. But the other half was taking an 18-year-old hillbilly from Tennessee and an inner-city Marine from Detroit and teaching them how to do a budget, tie a tie, or be a good father. And I was only 21 at the time!

Much like the feel of your rifle, the love for a fellow brother-in-arms is something that is never forgotten. It leaves an indelible mark on your soul and serves as a beacon for others who have been initiated into the gun club of the U.S. Military Services. It is especially strong amongst those who have actually been to war together and come out on the other side as refined steel tempered in the fires of combat.

Of course, I had the privilege of learning what it felt like to get shot and blown up a couple of times, too. None of the things I endured were as difficult as the challenge of being away from my family for months and months. Even when we weren’t forward-deployed, we trained so much that it was as if I saw my family only a few times each month. And in reality, that’s not far off the mark.

All too often, we here in America forget that the sacrifices that

forget that the

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combat, but the emotional and

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our military service members make is not only the intense physical suffering of training or combat, but the emotional and familial tolls that they must endure. Having personally experienced enemy gunfire and explosions hundreds of times and missing the birth of my daughter, her first steps, or my son’s first tooth, I’d choose to endure the combat a dozen times over.

Not all experiences overseas are terrible. I was once able to meet Robin Williams and watch him perform in Iraq for an hour. He was quite a bit shorter than I realized, but certainly packed a big character in that small frame. I was able to watch the Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders, as well. Not too bad of a gig for a 20-year-old who hadn’t seen a woman in four months. And we got to receive care packages from family, churches, scouts, and other people who cared for the well-being of the young men and women who were forwarddeployed. You have no idea how far a pack of baby wipes will go when you’ve not showered in three months (at least).

As Independence Day is near, take the time to remember the young men and women who serve in our Armed Forces, be it far away or in the local National Guard unit just up the road. Some veterans come home with a few visible injuries. Some come home with some injuries that can’t be seen. And others make it home as the refined steel, better than ever and more appreciative of the luxuries Americans get to enjoy. You’d be amazed at what a simple handshake and a “thank you for your service” does to a young man or woman’s spirits.

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COMMUNITY

HISTORY

Syracuse Fire Station

BY ADRIENNE REES

This month, as we remember our freedoms we enjoy in our state and in our country, we celebrate our local heroes for working hard to keep us safe.

Sometimes our freedoms can be taken away from us in an instant in the case of an emergency, but luckily our heroes at Syracuse City Fire Station work tirelessly to protect us and do everything in their power to keep us and our freedoms alive.

Their mission statement says, “As professional firefighters, we will respond to, serve, and assist the citizens of our community in their time of need with courage, conviction, and compassion.”

And, the men and women at Syracuse Fire have, without a doubt, served with courage, conviction, and compassion since 1965. The chiefs who have served the city have included Keith West, Roy Miya, Thomas Jensen, Dale Snyder, Craig Cottrell, and today’s is Aaron Byington.

Deputy Chief Jo Hamblin and Captain DeWayne Hitchcox have been with the Department for many years and they talked about their experiences and time at Syracuse Fire.

In 1965, the Syracuse City Fire Department was built. A 1946 Ford Pumper was purchased as the fire truck. Keith West was elected as the fire chief and 25 volunteers were hired to come to the rescue when the siren sounded.

When Fire Chief West resigned, Roy Miya was appointed by the city council as the new fire chief. Roy Miya served the Department for 19 years. After Chief Miya, Chief Thomas Jensen was appointed. Chief Jensen brought pagers to the Syracuse Fire Department.

In 1968, the fire station First fire truck at SFD

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bought a larger fire truck as well as built a meeting room for the firefighters. Back then, the chief’s salary was $25 dollars per month. Volunteers earned two dollars for each meeting attended, three dollars for any fire service they assisted with for the first hour, and then two dollars an hour after that.

In 1994, the Department moved into a brand new three bay fire station. The new station was needed because of the growing population. Dale Snyder became the new fire chief in 1998, and was involved in managing the rapidly changing needs of the fire Department for the next nine years.

In 2002, Syracuse City purchased two ambulances and began providing ambulance services to its residents; a service that was previously provided by the Davis County Sheriff’s Office. In order to staff the ambulance, Syracuse City hired its first fulltime firefighters.

Craig Cottrell took over as the new chief in 2007 as the city saw new and expected growth. Plans were made to move the Fire Department to a new station that would serve both the current needs, as well as future needs of the City.

In 2009, the Department moved into the new station at 1869 South and 3000 West. This station includes integrated training space, a large training room, as well as offices and living quarters for the firefighters.

Today, the Department operates with three full-time and one part-time firefighters/EMTs and receives about 1,000 emergency calls per year. The men and women at the Syracuse City Fire Department are some of the heroes that serve our city tirelessly.

Deputy Chief Jo Hamblin developed a love for firefighting as a child. He said that his Grandma used to take him to some of the stations in California. He said, "[It was] kind of neat meeting the firefighters.”

Left: Captian Dwayne Hitchcock and Dpt. Chief Joe Hamblin Right: Fire training

After getting his EMT, Deputy Chief Hamblin needed to maintain the hours to keep the certification. He said that he came down to the station and spoke with Chief Tom Jensen. “I came in and he gave me a pager.

I hadn’t had any fire experience at all but I was able to get all my certifications here at the Department,” he said.

Captain Dwayne Hitchcock has been at the Syracuse Fire Department for 23 years. He said since he’s started, he’s been through five different chiefs.

“When I first started, the Department was different than what it is today. Soon after I started, when I went out on a call for a grass fire, I remember being so excited because it was my first grass fire. After being out there for 11 hours, it wasn’t near as

fun as I thought it would be,” he said. “It’s more of a job today but I still get excited about going out.”

Deputy Chief Hamblin said that even though it’s difficult at times, his love for the job has not stopped.

As members of this community, we are forever in debt for the service our local heroes give. This month, let us reach out and thank those who give so much for us to enjoy our freedoms.

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OUTDOORS

THE SQUEEZE: Hiking Through a Slot Canyon

BY JAKE HORTIN

Not many things compare to the feeling of snuggling into a sleeping bag, instantly warming as it shielded me from the clean, crisp, desert air. After hours of driving to get to this magical place, I was finally able to pull the draw string on my mummy bag close around my face, just enough for my eyes to peer out and feast upon the mesmerizing night sky full of stars. A place this remote is perfect for a night of star gazing. A few shooting stars flitted across the vast sky when my eyelids became too heavy to keep open and I fall fast asleep.

Morning is always a great surprise of things you didn’t see when you pulled up the night before. This was when I got my first glimpse of one of nature’s greatest wonders, San Rafael Swell, an amazing place rich in history. With my group of friends, we set out to explore the slot canyon called The Squeeze. The Squeeze starts out hiking down a beautiful winding river called the Big Muddy, with walls that shoot up hundreds of feet into the big blue sky.

As the canyon opens at the bottom, a trail leads you off to the right and up a sunbaked mountainside which climbs out and on top of the plateau. Once on top, we navigated our way down some loose rocks 22 SYRACUSE CONNECTION // July 2018

OUTDOORS

"As we hiked through the twisting and turning sandstone that has been eroded over thousands of years, we were able to witness surprises around every turn."

-Jake Hortin, hiker

all the way to the top of The Squeeze. As we hiked through the twisting and turning sandstone that has been eroded over thousands of years, we were able to witness surprises around every turn. Towering walls stood on each side, sometimes only one foot wide. Round keeper holes full of soft sand made for a perfect spot to stop for a mid-day lunch, usually consisting of some sort of tuna or energy bar.

After a needed break, we headed toward the end, where we were met with a few more surprises like ten different rappels.

One consisted of a 100-foot drop; nothing compares to zipping down a long rope. Finally we make it back to the Big Muddy, and it feels good to be out of the tight canyon, like you can breathe more freely now. Hiking back up the four miles of the

Big Muddy river was not as fun as going down, but you can never get enough of the beauty these canyons offer. Knowing camp isn’t too far away and a nice hot Mountain House dinner awaits is enough motivation to get moving.

Ten hours hiking was enough for one day. That night around the camp fire was shared with lots of good memories of our favorite parts of the day and past camping trips. As the sunlight faded into the mountains the stars came out again. Tonight was different; tonight I was able to enjoy the crackle of the warm fire. As I sit in my camp chair catching an occasional yawn, I feel so content with a full belly and another fun camping experience. This is why I love the outdoors.

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have complicated orthodontic problems and very crooked teeth! Local Orthodontist Brett Coleman was one of those kids.

He had to wear braces on his teeth for nearly five years to straighten things out. You would think that would discourage him from braces forever … but it didn’t.

In fact, Brett had such a good experience with his orthodontist and his staff that he decided he wanted to go into the profession himself.

He even patterned his practice after the practice that helped him when he was young. He trains his staff to emulate the staff that he appreciated when he was a patient. One of the main goals at Coleman Orthodontics is to help their patients have a remarkable and memorable orthodontic experience. They also focus on high-quality work that will look nice and function properly when treatment is completed.

When Dr. Coleman built his current office several years

ago, he wanted it to be a place where his patients and their families could feel at home while there for their appointments. That comfortable, relaxed feeling is present from the minute you walk into their office. They feature a kids play area, a homework counter with laptop hookups, complimentary WiFi and an iPad bar.

Dr. Coleman treats children, teens and adults alike. Many adults and teens enjoy having Invisalign® which is orthodontic treatment using clear plastic aligners that move teeth like braces do. This treatment method is becoming more popular as patients can keep a professional appearance while straightening their teeth at the same time.

Another focus Dr. Coleman has is to assist in the early development of younger children. Many younger children have breathing problems that can be attributed to a small airway.

A small airway can affect proper jaw growth and development leading to problems with healthy sleep patterns and alignment of the erupting permanent teeth. It is recommended by the American Association of Orthodontists that children 7 years of age have an orthodontic consultation.

Not all young kids at this age need orthodontic treatment,

but those who do can benefit greatly from this service.

Orthodontists go to dental school just like general or family dentists do. Once they become dentists, they continue with their education in an orthodontic residency program. This residency program takes 2-3 years to complete and is focused entirely on growth and development of the face and the treatment of orthodontic problems. Upon completing this residency program, the dentist then becomes an orthodontic specialist or “orthodontist”.

Orthodontists limit their practices to the treatment of orthodontic related problems. This is the only focus in their offices every day.

Dr. Coleman attended Weber State University followed by dental school at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky. While there, he completed his fouryear Dental Degree as well as his orthodontic residency program. He started his orthodontic practice here in Syracuse in 2002.

Dr. Coleman and his wife Andreya have four children ranging in ages from 12 to 19 years old. Their family enjoys sports like baseball, golf and soccer as well as waterskiing and snowskiing. They also enjoy traveling together.

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f you don’t own a home safe, it might be time to make the purchase. Not only can they help reduce the risk of theft of valuables or family heirlooms, they can also protect special documents. A home safe is priceless when the unexpected occurs. Documents and valuables can be kept out of harm’s way should you ever experience a home fire or burglary. These reasons alone should be a good motive to invest in a home safe.

Where should you place your home safe? Make sure the safe you buy is heavy enough so a burglar could not easily walk away with it. If you can, bolt it to the floor or install it into a wall. It might work to place in a unique place that would not easily be found unless you are using it daily such as in an office. Don’t fall into the habit of not using it because it is not convenient.

Some additional things to consider when finding a place for your safe is the size of the safe. Safes that are very heavy and require a hand truck to move should be placed on the ground floor. Safes that can be moved with a couple of people are okay to have on the second floor. If your main concern is fire, you should try to place your safe on a cement slab. The safe should also have a smoke rating, meaning smoke can’t get into it.

Smoke can destroy documents just as easily as fire.

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WHAT ARE ALLERGIES? Allergies are an overreaction of the immune system to substances that usually cause no reaction in most individuals. The word “allergies” itself commonly refers to allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (rhino- refers to the nose and conjunctiv, to the lining of the eyes and eyelids). Therefore, allergies primarily affect the eyes and nose, but may also affect the throat and palate.

A substance that plays a major role in many allergic reactions is histamine, which is released in response to an allergenic substance such as pollen. Histamine causes many of the symptoms of allergies such as sneezing, nasal congestion, runny nose, watery eyes, post-nasal drip, red eyes (conjunctivitis), and itching of the eyes, nose, and palate.

Sometimes it is important to know which allergens your child is allergic to. Therefore, your child’s doctor may elect to do allergy testing. Two main types of testing exist. The first is an allergic skin test. This involves introducing small amounts of allergen into the skin. If your child is allergic to any one of those allergens, a small bump called a wheal will form. The size of the wheal is an indication of the severity of the allergy. The results of the skin test are immediate, it is the most accurate allergy test, and it is the most inexpensive. However, the test can be uncomfortable, it cannot be done in patients with certain skin problems, and the results are affected if a person is taking allergy medications.

The second test is called the radioallergosorbent test or RAST. The RAST is done by testing a patient’s blood for antibodies directed toward known allergens. This test causes less discomfort, it works while a person is taking allergy medications, and it can be done for those who have skin problems. However, it is more expensive, takes days to weeks to get results, and is less accurate.

WHAT IS THE TREATMENT FOR ALLERGIES? The first step of treatment for allergies is to remove the allergens. Those suffering from environmental allergies can strive to remove known allergens from the home. Also, it is helpful to use allergen-proof encasings for pillows and mattresses. Sheets should be washed weekly in hot water (greater than 130°F). HEPA filters, which filter out allergens, can be used in furnaces.

For those suffering from seasonal allergies, avoidance of allergens can be more difficult. It is not generally recommended that people avoid going outdoors, owing to its health benefits. However, those with severe allergies may need to avoid the outdoors during the specific season during which known allergens are in the air. The next step in treatment is using medication. Because topical medications don’t generally come with side effects, nasal sprays and eye drops are a good first choice. The most effective nasal sprays are steroid sprays. Other available nasal sprays are antihistamines and decongestants.

Oral antihistamines are the next line of treatment. Medicines like Atarax and Benadryl are antihistamines which easily cross into the brain and cause sedation. However, antihistamines such as Zyrtec, Claritin, or Allegra do not cross to the brain as easily and, thus, cause less fatigue.

The last line of therapy is immunotherapy. This is reserved for severe allergies. Immunotherapy is also known as “allergy shots.” Generally, the patient goes to an allergy clinic weekly for a period of months to years and receives injections that contain known allergens. This will slowly decrease the person’s allergic response to allergens. If you would like to learn more about allergies, contact your child’s doctor.

By evaluating the child’s symptoms, severity of allergies, and treatments already attempted, you and your child’s doctor will determine the best plan for diagnosis and treatment.

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FOOD

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BY RYAN SPELTS

HOMEMADE BRICK OVEN PIZZA

This is a tried and true pizza dough recipe. We found it online at 101cookbooks.com. The key to this recipe is to make it 2-3 days before and let it rise slowly in the fridge so it slightly ferments just enough to make it taste just right. Letting it sit for this long also makes the crust just slightly chewy. The recipe is super simple. We recently had a backyard pizza bake and cooked our pizzas in our neighbor’s outdoor brick oven. There is nothing quite like pizza that comes out of a real brick oven! The best ever!

Three days before baking day make your dough. (You can make dough the same day but it doesn’t taste as good or have the same consistency. Still yummy, just not quite perfect)

4 ½ c. flour 1 ¾ tsp. salt 1 tsp instant yeast ¼ c. olive oil 1 ¾ c. water, ice cold (Put ice and water in a pitcher until cold, don’t let ice fall into the mixer) Extra Flour and Corn Meal or Semolina to help avoid sticking Follow exactly: Pour the flour, salt, and instant yeast into the mixer and mix together. Then with the mixer running on low, slowly pour in the oil and then ice cold water until the flour is all absorbed. Turn to high and mix for 5 to 7 minutes, until the dough is smooth and the ingredients are evenly mixed. You want the dough to be smooth and sticky.

You will know it is done when the dough clears the sides of the mixing bowl and forms a ball.

Sprinkle flour on your counter and leave some on your hands. Knead the dough for a minute or two more and then roll it out with a rolling pin.

We roll it onto a flour covered cookie sheet to make them into a rectangle for simple dividing.

Divide the dough into four even pieces (eight if you doubled the recipe). Ball each of the sections and put in a baggie, or just leave in the pan with plenty of room around each ball so it can rise 32 SYRACUSE CONNECTION // July 2018

uninhibited.

You can also cover the whole pan with cellophane instead of bagging each ball.

Make sure you put flour down on the pan so the dough doesn’t stick to it. Put the pan into the fridge and leave to rise until baking day.

Pizza Baking Day: Take the dough out of the fridge a couple hours before you bake to bring the dough to room temperature. Once warm, put flour on your hands and across a flat surface to roll out your dough. Also have on hand semolina or corn meal and put it on everything to prevent sticking. One by one, roll out the balls of dough. Once flat, hand toss to get extra stretch and that perfect circle and thinness of the dough (it takes a little practice but you can get it with just a couple tries, use your knuckles instead of finger tips to avoid tearing the dough).

If you are using a brick oven like we did, make sure and start the fire at least one hour before baking time. When it is burning white hot, it is ready. There is no need to use a pizza stone or a pan in a brick oven, you can use a wet towel if you want to clean off the ashes but it is sanitary at that heat. When ready to bake, throw the semolina or corn meal where you will place the pizza in the oven. You will need a pizza peel with a long handle because the fire gets very hot. A pizza peel is a long, very large spatula type tool you will use to place pizzas in the oven, turn it to bake evenly (you will need to rotate pizza to cook evenly) and remove it when done. Both wood and metal versions work well. Either way be generous with the corn meal on the peel or you won’t be able to get the raw dough off the peel and into the oven, don’t cook on the peel.

You can also use your oven and set it to as hot as it will go (500 - 800 degrees). Use a pizza stone (pre-heat) or the back of a cookie sheet but do not preheat the cookie sheet. Put semolina or corn starch on everything to prevent sticking. We had to relearn how to get the pizzas in the oven without it sticking. The secret is corn meal.

FOOD We also do some really cool specialty pizzas.

Here are couple of the favorites (and below the S'mores pizza):

Chicken Garlic Alfredo Pizza • Garlic Alfredo sauce • Chicken (pre-cook and slice or cube) • Mozzarella • Olives • Artichoke Hearts

Topping your pizza to your preference is very fun. Put stretched circle of dough directly on the peel and then put toppings on. We typically gather the usual suspects, a bottle of spaghetti sauce or pizza sauce (spread thinly with a spoon), shredded mozzarella cheese, and many favorite toppings. We like pepperoni, ground sausage (pre-cooked), bacon (precooked) and ham (pre-cooked). Melissa also likes pineapple (yuck!) but to each their own.

It takes about 5 to 8 minutes for the pizzas to cook. If using a brick oven you may have to add wood to keep the heat up as you go. Brick ovens also don’t cook evenly so watch the pizzas and rotate as needed. In your regular oven, you will not need to do this.

Check out more pictures and video on our Facebook page and let us know your favorite toppings.

PIZZA FOR DESSERT

BY MELISSA SPELTS

FRUIT PIZZAS

This is the sugar cookie recipe we published in February.

Sugar Cookie Cream together 1 c. butter 2 c. sugar 3 eggs Add 1 c. buttermilk and beat well 1 Tbsp. vanilla ½ tsp. soda and salt 4 tsp. baking powder 5 c. flour Mix all ingredients well. Add flour last.

S’MORES PIZZA This one you will need to roll out and precook the dough. Do not top, just cook until the dough is 90% baked and then remove from the oven. While it is baking without toppings, it will swell up. Pat it down with the peel to keep it as thin as possible. Remove and put toppings on then bake for a minute or two more to brown the marshmallows.

Marshmallow Cream as the sauce Crumble Graham Crackers across cream Place large marshmallows on top Stripe Hershey's® chocolate syrup across the top Once toppings are on, reinsert into the oven to brown to taste. It only takes a minute or two.

Set in covered container in refrigerator for at least three hours. Dough will set up more during this time. (The dough will be soft.)

Roll into good size dough balls and flatten with a flat surface (I used my measuring cups). Place on greased cookie sheet and bake for 8 minutes at 350 degrees. DO NOT brown! Makes four dozen cookies.

Cream Cheese Frosting 5 Tbsp. salted butter, softened 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 2 c. powdered sugar ½ tsp. vanilla

Making za r f uit piz r e tt e b is with a friend.

Our Favorite Fruit Toppings: Blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, mandarin oranges.

Frost cookie, decorate with your favorite fruit and enjoy!

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