Syracuse Connection February 2019

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February 2019

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LOVE Special Valentine's Day Breakfast including

Red Velvet Muffins The Gaileys: A Love Story

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uring the Continental Congress held in 1775, Benjamin Franklin was appointed the Postmaster General of the colonies that were uniting themselves against Great Britain. By 1847, the first US postage stamps were issued. In 1855 prepayment of postage was required. In 1860 the Pony Express was begun. This year we will celebrate the sesquicentennial anniversary of transcontinental rail service. By 1863, mid-way through the Civil War, free city mail delivery was the norm in urban homes, but free home delivery in rural areas would not be fully adopted by Congress until July 1, 1902. It was given the name, Rural Free Delivery [RFD]. It appears by 1904, rural communities of Davis County began to receive RFD service. At that time, approved mailboxes were a cylindrical 6” X 18”.

On February 19, 1914, Charlotte May Pierstorff, just short of her sixth birthday, was “mailed” from her parents’ home in Grangeville, Idaho to her grandparents’ house about 73 miles away for just 53-cents worth of stamps. It didn’t take long for the abolishment of this practice!

As a Syracuse-boy, our address was: RFD #1 Box 63 Layton, Utah At 13 I remember the big change! It was called the Zone Improvement Plan; ZIP for short. And with that, zip codes were created to improve mail service. Now every demographic you’d care to research is available by zip code. Mr. Zip [Zippy] delivers more than mail!

Syracuse was first associated with Layton’s post office and then with Clearfield’s.

But now, we have our own identity, 84075.

I get too much mail today, most of it junk! Perhaps you feel the same. But, as a child, do you remember the feelings of excitement when someone would send you mail with your very own name on the envelope? For me it was like Christmas morning! I loved going to the mailbox and discovering that I had actually received mail! I didn’t really love the mailbox itself; just its contents!

Mother liked Kellogg’s Corn Flakes® for breakfast. Dad repeatedly said that cold cereal was eating popcorn. Consequently, when we ate his cooking, cereal was hot, and called mush. My personal favorite was Quaker Oatmeal®. We didn’t seem to be so concerned about our eating habits in those days. Dad often cooked side pork (thickly sliced, uncured bacon) as an addition to our mush. Mother bought raw milk from a local dairy farmer and my brothers and I fought over the strippings [heavy cream] to cover our mush. My brother and I always contended a bit during January and early February for the empty oatmeal box, because it made the best Valentine’s Day mailbox for school; round of course! I loved that annual, schoolboy tradition. It was fun to construct the mailbox; its contents, however, were what was precious.

Happy Valentine’s Day to you and yours. Find something to do with those you love. Create a memory!

Michael Gailey, Mayor

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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FEBRUARY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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5 CITY NEWS

The Gaileys: 50 Years of Life Together Valentine's Day Breakfast

31 BUSINESS Intervivos Estate Planning

10 COMMUNITY

Cover photo by Melissa Spelts

Calendar of Events • History Students of the Month Monday Fun Day Activities

32 FOOD Valentines's Day Breakfast

34 PLACES

29 HOME

CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

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letter from the editor February is a great month, if you love pink (blah!). The first time Melissa and I got engaged she ordered pink napkins. To this day I will swear that those napkins are the reason our first planned wedding didn’t happen. Luckily, we did end up marrying just over 20 years ago, so I am grateful that I get to celebrate Valentine's Day with her. I also really like February because typically we start to see warmer days here and there reminding us

that it will not eternally be cold and grey. It also marks a celebration of love in Valentine's Day and a day to honor our past, present and future presidents of the United States. A great month and another great issue for your enjoyment.

Ryan Spelts, Publisher

Melissa and Ryan Spelts

Questions or comments? ryan@connectionpub.com or (801)721-3762 Website: www.syracuseconnection.com

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CITY NEWS FOOD

Syracuse City Updates "Making the Most of Your Food Storage" Syracuse District will be hosting our next Syracuse Preparedness Class on Saturday, February 16th from 6 pm-8 pm at the Syracuse Stake Center 1350 S 1800 W. The topic will be, "Making the Most of Your Food Storage." This class will be taught by Michelle Call.

Description of Presentation: What foods store well? How long will they last? How can you preserve their quality? This class will answer these questions and more with research results and practical tips to help you make the most of your food storage. Food storage recipes will also be available, and if you're lucky, perhaps a few tasty samples. Please bring your food storage questions.

Bio: Michelle Lloyd Call, PhD, is passionate about food science and sharing her research about food storage and shelf-life. She is the former manager of the Food Quality Assurance Lab and Sensory Lab at Brigham Young University. Currently, she is a volunteer researcher at BYU. She is married to Seth Call and they have two little girls.

Everyone is welcome even if you don't live in Syracuse!

Bring family, friends, and neighbors for this informative event! We look forward to seeing you there.

THANK YOU! Thank you to all those who donated toys to the City's annual holiday toy donation drive. Your generosity filled our collection box multiple times and overflowed into our conference room making numerous Syracuse children's holiday brighter!

Community Question Corner

BY PAUL ROBERTS, CITY ATTORNEY

Question: Why didn’t the City plow or salt my road?

Plows also prioritize their routes:

Answer: There could be several reasons that a particular road is not plowed. Sometimes, vehicles parked on the road prevent plowing, but it may be because the storm was not heavy enough.

• Minor arterials and neighborhood collectors

In 2008, the City Council adopted a policy governing snow removal, which we still follow: • Large storms (4-inches or more) - plows attempt to clear every road in the City, including cul-de-sacs. But with over 100 miles of road and a small fleet of plows, it takes 16-20 hours to do so.

• Medium storms (1-3 inches) - only arterial and neighborhood collector roads are cleared.

• Arterial and high-volume streets • Local roads and cul-de-sacs • Since the snowplows are designed to remove loose snow, packed snow may remain on the roads.

We provide efficient service to residents at the lowest cost.

This efficiency allows us to invest limited road funds into repair and paving projects.

More information can be found at www.syracuseut.com/ public-works.

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

• Small storms (1-inch or less) – salting of main roads.

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CITY NEWS

Arts Council Updates We are putting on Beauty and the Beast next summer!

The Syracuse City Arts Council is happy to announce that the board has chosen Beauty and the Beast for the 2019 summer musical. We are excited to be putting on this unique and beloved show. The dates of the show will be from July12-20. Auditions for the show will be on April 13th. The Board is currently accepting letters of interest for the production team. Please visit the Syracuse City Arts Council web page for information. http://www.syracuseutaharts.org The next Syracuse City Orchestra concert will be on Saturday, February 23rd at 7 pm in the Syracuse High School Auditorium.

The concert will feature selections from Pirates of Penzance and include vocalists. This will be another great example of the ample talent found in our thriving community. If you are interested in participating in the orchestra, please email orchestra@ syracuseutaharts.org for more info!

The committee is excited to announce that we have begun the process of establishing a jazz band. The jazz band currently rehearses weekly on Thursday night. The group is filling out nicely, but is still looking for strength in the trombone section.

If you are interested in joining the jazz band, please email info@ syracuseutaharts.org.

We appreciate our sponsors and grantees who sponsor the quality programs we have become known for. Please help us thank them by supporting them!

2018 Platinum Level Sponsors: RC Willey, Sheldon Peck Orthodontics, Tanner Clinic, Creative Fusion Designs 2018 Gold Level Sponsor: Warrens 2018 Silver Level Sponsors: Argyle Dental, Hometown Values, Legacy Point Family Medicine, Little Caesar’s 2018 Bronze Level Sponsor: Davis Hospital and Medical Center 2018 Friend Level Sponsor: Coleman Orthodontics, Don’s Meats, MyPie Clinton, Oasis Plumbing We are currently looking for 2019 sponsors to help us continue to provide outstanding art opportunities in our community. If you are interested in sponsoring our Organization, please contact a board member or visit our web site for details.

PLEASE TAKE OUR SURVEY! To complete the survey, scan QR code or find the link at our website: www.syracuseutaharts.org/orchestra/

All donations are welcome and can be made at our website: www.syracuseutaharts.org You can also find us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/syracuseutahartsso/

Employee Spotlight-Brenda Leota Brenda Leota – Building Permit Technician As a Building Permit Technician, Brenda processes applications for building permits as well as several other services. This can be a daunting task these days, given the rapid growth occurring in Syracuse. Brenda has been a dedicated employee of the City for over 20 years. She has held several positions throughout the years, including a crossing guard and a clerk in the court.

She always does what it takes to get the job done. As an example, last summer Clearfield City called to request assistance with building permits because they recently lost a building inspector. They asked our City to help out until they filled the position. We gladly helped our neighboring City, and Brenda was critical in helping coordinate the inspections, taking on the task for two Cities! She worked extra hours to ensure our own applications didn’t get behind too. In September, Brenda was awarded the Employee of the Month award for her efforts. We are grateful for all she does for our City!

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

CITY NEWS

Public Works Updates Public works is dedicated to contributing to a safe environment for the community by providing fast and courteous service. Public works handles all matters regarding water, storm water, sewer, land drain, streets, street signs, street lamps, as well as pot-hole and sidewalk repairs.

CONTACT US WITH CONCERNS! For any concerns related to these matters, the first contact made must be to our public works department. Although social media is a great tool for mass communication, the most effective response related to a public works concern will come from a phone call or an online fix-it request from our website. Both methods are available 24 hours a day. For public works related emergency situations that occur after hours, phone calls can be made to an emergency hotline for emergency situations.

CLOSED LIDS Please keep lids closed so debris and trash don’t come out, and we can prevent rain from getting inside the dumpster. This is one way we can prevent pollution from getting into our storm drains which leads to our streams, creeks, and eventually The Great Salt Lake.

REMEMBER, “ONLY RAIN DOWN THE DRAIN.”

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CITY NEWS FOOD

The Ducks at Jensen Pond Should we feed the ducks at Jensen Pond? In many cases, the answer to this question is actually… No. When it comes to feeding ducks, the most common choice for many people is bread. Despite our best intentions, however, bread can actually be detrimental to a duck’s health. According to the National Geographic Education Blog (https://blog. education.nationalgeographic.org), a spokeswoman for the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds declared that “White bread in particular has no real nutritional value, so while birds may find it tasty, the danger is that they will fill up on it instead of other foods that could be more beneficial to them.”

So bread, especially white bread, is like feeding the ducks junk food!

Feeding ducks bread is harmful for their development

So how bad is it for ducks, really? The following is list of reasons that bread is harmful for ducks: • Bread keeps ducklings from learning how to forage healthy food for themselves. They lose the skills needed to survive.

• Over-dependence on human-supplied food “domesticates” the ducks so they cannot survive naturally, nor do they migrate, which contributes to over population of the pond.

• Overpopulation of ducks degrades the quality of the water at Jensen Pond, which is harmful to the ducks and other wildlife, and may effect the quality of the City’s secondary water system.

• According to National Geographic, a high-carbohydrate, high-protein diet is associated with a wing deformity known as “angel wing” or “airplane wing”. Angel wing is a condition where the last joint on the wing is distorted and causes the end feathers to stick out laterally—sideways—instead of lying flat against the body. This prevents the bird from flying.

• Uneaten bread crumbs attract predators, and grow mold that makes ducks and other riparian critters sick.

• Uneaten bread crumbs contribute to the growth of harmful algae in the water.

So is it bad to feed the ducks anything?

While over-dependence on human-supplied food can still create problems. The City understands that feeding the ducks has been a tradition for a long time. Duck feeding should be kept to a minimum, but if you do feed them, please select from the following list of foods: cucumber, corn, peas, beans, broccoli, beets, squash, flowers, alfalfa, tomatoes, eggplant, bananas (no peel), pineapple, pomegranate

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seeds, scrambled eggs, dry cat food or dog food, and rice.

Also, when feeding ducks, always take small quantities and ensure the food is either eaten or picked up and thrown in the trash in order maintain the cleanliness of the park.

CITY NEWS FOOD

Parks and Recreation

ENROLL YOUR CHILD FOR SPRING SPORTS!

YOUTH SPORTS SPRING SOCCER

Registration will be January 1-February 24. This program is for Little Kicks (must be 4 as of September 1, 2018) thru 6th Grade.

All leagues are Co-Ed. Cost is $46 (Residents). - Registration fee includes a jersey, shorts, and socks.

BASEBALL/SOFTBALL Registration February 1- March 31 This program is for pre-kindergarteners (must be 5 before

September 1, 2019) thru 9th grade. The cost/league is as follows: T-Ball and Coach Pitch ($40). Machine Pitch ($45); Minor/Major ($50); Jr. High ($55). Registration fee includes a jersey and hat.

YOUTH TUMBLING

Registration January 1- February 15 There will be 6 classes taught by Safety-Certified Instructor: Kim Nielson Days classes are held: Tuesday or Wednesday Classes Begin: Tuesday, February 19 or Wednesday, February 20 Cost: $40

Tuesdays or Wednesdays

PRESCHOOL TUMBLING: (3 & 4-year-olds) Children will learn beginning tumbling skills.

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

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

Time: 4:00-5:00

LITTLE DANCERS (3-5-year-olds) This is a fun introduction to dance. Children will explore their movement potential as they learn a variety of dance with an introduction to ballet/creative movement. Dance shoes not required.

Thursdays- 10:15-10:55am or 11:00-11:40am 8 week session for $40, Jan 10-March 7 ( No Class Feb 21)

 For more detailed information go to www.syracuserecreation.com

FUN FITNESS CLASSES FOR ADULTS-GET IN A GOOD WORKOUT!  Zumba with Angie!

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

CELEBRATE SOME ZUMBA LOVE!  ZUMBA VALENTINES DAY Thursday, Feb. 14

Zumba Tone is FREE! Try it out!

 ZUMBA LOVE

Saturday, February 16, 9:00-10:30 am

Show your heart some love with 90 minutes of Zumba. Wear red or pink for Love Your Heart Month.

 Step It Up! Mon, Wed, Fri 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 DropIn, $20 for a 10-class punch pass, first class FREE!

 Pump It Up! Tues. 6:00 am 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 Drop-In, $20 for a 10-class punch pass, first class FREE!

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CITY NEWS FOOD

Syracuse City Information

Key Community Contacts MAYOR

Michael Gailey: 801-589-0976 mgailey@syracuseut.com

COUNCIL MEMBERS

Lisa W. Bingham: 801-725-2300 lbingham@syracuseut.com Corinne Bolduc: 801-529-5779 cbolduc@syracuseut.com Dave Maughan: 801-927-7752 dmaughan@syracuseut.com

Syracuse Library (Pardon Our Dust While We Expand)

Doug Peterson: 801-660-5290 dpeterson@syracuseut.com

1875 South 2000 West Syracuse, UT 84075 (801) 451-1850 The Syracuse Library is temporarily closed for expansion. Please visit the Clearfield Branch for the time being. There is a kiosk located at 1747 Heritage Lane, Syracuse, UT 84075

Jordan Savage: 385-424-0258 jsavage@syracuseut.com

Passport Applications

City Hall: 801-825-1477 1979 West 1900 South Open Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, closed holidays

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

SYRACUSE SERVICES

City Arts Council - 801-896-8101 volunteer@syracuseutaharts.org

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 - 801-719-1804 Utah Lions District 28UT (open to all) 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

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COMMUNITY

February Calendar of Events 6A Division tournament @ TBA Feb 5 - Girls Basketball vs. Northridge 5:15 PM to 6:45 PM, Boys Basketball Northridge @ Clearfield 7 PM to 9 PM Feb 7 -6A State Swimming Championships @ BYU Feb 8 - 6A State Swimming Championships @ BYU Feb 9 - 6A State Swimming Championships @ BYU Feb 12 - Girls Basketball @ Davis 5:15 PM to 6:45 PM, Boys Basketball @ Davis 7 PM to 9 PM Feb 13 - Wrestling 6A State Tournament @ UVU 8 AM to 11 PM Feb 14 - Wrestling 6A State Tournament @ UVU Feb 15 - Boys Basketball @ Weber 7 PM to 9 PM Feb 18 - Presidents Day - No School Feb 19 - Boys Basketball Fremont @ Clearfield 7 PM to 9 PM Feb 25 - Softball Tryouts 3 PM to 4 PM, Feb 25 - 1 - HOPE WEE

SENIORS

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

MONTHLY MOVIE Wednesday, February 13, 2019 @ 1 p.m.

(Indivisible) FREE ~ Please RSVP

Syracuse High School Feb 1 - Wrestling 6A Divisional Tournament @ TBA, Girls Basketball Syracuse @ Northridge 5 PM to 7 PM, Boys Basketball Syracuse @ Northridge 7 PM to 9 PM Feb 2 - 6A Girls Drill State Competition @ UVU, Wrestling 6A Divisional Tournament @ TBA Feb 5 - Girls Basketball Syracuse vs.

Weber @ home at 5 PM to 7 PM, Boys Basketball Syracuse vs. Weber @ home at 7 PM to 9 PM Feb 7 – 6A State Swimming Championships @ BYU Feb 8 - 6A State Swimming Championships @ BYU, Girls Basketball Syracuse vs.

Davis @ home 5 PM to 7 PM, Boys Basketball vs. Davis @ home 7 PM to 9 PM Feb 9 - 6A State Swimming Championships @ BYU, Wrestling JV Super State @ Legacy Center (Non-qualifiers only), ACT Test 7:30 AM to 1 PM Feb 12 - Girls Basketball Syracuse @ Syracuse Jr. High Fremont 5 PM to 7 PM, Boys Basketball Feb 5 - Girls Basketball playoffs 1st @ Fremont 7 PM to 9 PM round 3:15 PM Feb 13 - Wrestling 6A State ClassificaFeb 7 - Girls Basketball Playoffs Quarter tion Tournament @ UVU - Top 8 @ div. finals 3:15 PM only, Singing Valentines (during 5 & 6) Feb 8 - Wrestling Tryouts Feb 14 - Wrestling 6A State ClassificaFeb 11 - Girls Basketball playoffs Semition Tournament @ UVU - Top 8 @ finals 3:15 PM to 5 PM div. only Feb 12 - Wrestling - South Davis @ Happy Feb 18 - Presidents Day - NO Syracuse 3:15 PM to 5 PM Valentine's Feb 13 - Girls Basketball Playoffs School, State 6 A Girls Basketball Day Tournament @ SLCC finals 3:15 PM to 5 PM Feb 19 - Boys Basketball Syracuse @ Feb 14 - Spring Dance 3 PM, WresLayton 7 PM to 9 PM tling - Syracuse @ Millcreek - 3:15 PM to Feb 20 - State 6A Girls Basketball Tour5 PM nament @ SLCC Feb 18 - Presidents Day - No School Feb 22 - State 6A Girls Basketball TourFeb 19 - Wrestling - Syracuse @ Bountinament @ SLCC ful 3:15 PM to 5 PM Feb 23 - State 6A Girls Basketball TourFeb 21 - Wrestling - Syracuse @ West nament @ SLCC Point 3:15 PM to 5 PM Feb 25 - State 6A Boys Basketball TourFeb 26 - Wrestling - Syracuse @ Central nament 1st round @ UVU or U of U Davis 3:15 PM to 5 PM Feb 27 - State 6A Boys Basketball TourFeb 28 - Wrestling - Fairfield @ Syracuse nament @ Weber State 3:15 PM to 5 PM

THINK TUESDAY Tuesday, February 19, 2019 @ 10 a.m.

(Mexican Train) FREE ~ Please RSVP BUS TRIP Saturday, February 23, 2019 (Leaves at 1 p.m.)

BYU Young Ambassadors/Conference Center Theater, SLC $14.00 (Reservation required) LUNCH & BINGO Wednesday, February 27, 2019 @ 12 Noon Guest Entertainment/O-Town Ukesters Suggested donation of $3.00/person Must RSVP by 10 a.m. on Monday, February 25, 2019 SENIOR YOGA Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 8 a.m.

Available for anyone aged 50+/$1.00 or 60+/$0.50 PICKLEBALL Tuesdays (9 a.m. to 12 noon) Thursdays (9 a.m. to 12 noon) Adults/$2.00 or Seniors 60+/$0.50 TAI CHI for ARTHRITIS Mondays @ 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Suggested donation of $2.00/class Please call the Syracuse Community Center at (801) 614-9660 #1 to RSVP 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

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Clearfield High School Feb 1 - Wrestling 6A Division tournament @ TBA, Girls Basketball @ Layton 5:15 PM to 6:45 PM, Boys Basketball @ Layton 7 PM to 9 PM, All State Band/ Orchestra @ Abravanel Hall 11 AM to 11 PM Feb 2 - All State Band/Orchestra @ Abravanel Hall 11 AM to 11 PM, State Drill Competition 12 PM to 7 PM, Wrestling

Syracuse Arts Academy Jr. High Feb 4 - Girls Basketball - HighMark @ SAA 4:15 PM to 6 PM Feb 6 - Girls Basketball - Mt. Ogden @ SAA - 4:15 PM to 6 PM Feb 8 - Dollar Dress Day, Girls Basketball - SAA @ Highland - 4:15 PM to 6 PM Feb 13 - Girls Basketball - Utah Military @ SAA - 4:15 PM to 6 PM Feb 15 - Quality Teacher Day - No School

Feb 18 - Presidents Day - No School Feb 19 - Girls Basketball - Mount Fort @ SAA - 4:30 PM to 6 PM Feb 20 - Girls Basketball - SAA @ Quest 4:15 PM to 6 PM Feb 22 - Girls Basketball - SAA @ HighMark - 3:30 PM to 5 PM Feb 25 - Girls Basketball - SAA @ Mt. Ogden - 4:15 PM to 6 PM Feb 27 - Girls Basketball - Highland @ SAA - 4:30 PM to 6 PM Legacy Jr. High Feb 5 - Girls Basketball Playoffs first round - 3:15 PM 5 PM Feb 7 - Girls Basketball Playoffs Quarter Finals - 3:15 PM to 5 PM Feb 8 - Wrestling Tryouts - 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM Feb 11 - Girls basketball Playoffs Semifinals - 3:15 PM to 5 PM, Wrestling @ Farmington 3:15 PM to 5:15 PM Feb 12 - Wrestling Legacy @ Bountiful 3:15 PM to 5:15 PM Feb 13 - Girls Basketball Playoffs Finals 3:15 PM to 5 PM Feb 18 - Presidents Day - No School Feb 19 - Wrestling Millcreek @ Legacy 3:15 PM to 5:30 PM Feb 21 - Wrestling Central Davis @ Legacy 3:15 PM to 5:30 PM Feb 26 - Wrestling -West Point @ Legacy 3:15 PM to 5:30 PM Feb 28 - Wrestling North Layton @ Legacy 3:15 PM to 5:30 PM West Point Jr. High Feb 5 - Girls Basketball First Round Tournament 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM Feb 7 - Girls Basketball Quarter Finals -

3:15 PM to 4:15 PM Feb 11 - Girls Basketball Semifinal Tournament 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM Feb 12 - Wrestling @ Centennial 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM Feb 13 - Girls Basketball Finals - 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM Feb 14 - Wrestling vs Bountiful 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM Feb 18 - Presidents Day - No School Feb 19 - Wrestling vs. Farmington 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM Feb 21 - Wrestling vs. Syracuse 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM Feb 26- Wrestling @ Legacy 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM Feb 28 - Wrestling vs. Sunset 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM

Feb 18 - Presidents Day - No School Sand Springs Elementary Feb 18 - Presidents Day - No School

Syracuse Elementary Feb 18 - Presidents Day - No School Cook Elementary Feb 14 - Class Valentine Celebrations Feb 18 - Presidents Day - No School Bluff Ridge Elementary Feb 18 - Presidents Day - No School Buffalo Point Elementary Feb 18 - Presidents Day - No School Syracuse Arts Academy (Antelope Campus) Feb 15 - Quality Teacher Day - No School Feb 18 - Presidents Day - No School Syracuse Arts Academy (North Campus) Feb 15 - Quality Teacher Day - No School

FUN THINGS TO DO! Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 - Loveland Living Planet Aquarium - $5 off Monday Family Night

(for each Division). Opportunity drawing for all participants.

Feb 6 - Tracy Aviary - Admission $1. The dollar will go toward conservation initiatives.

Pre-registration will be online, $10 for adults (+$2.50 fee) and $5 for youth (+$2.00 fee) until Feb. 7th. After Feb 7th, registration on event day will be $15 for adults and $10 for youth. Mark your calendars! This tournament will run much like the previous Quadfishalon.

Feb 6 & 16 - Utah Museum of Fine Arts Free Admission Day - Military families get in free any day of the year.

Feb 9 & 10 - Antelope State Park - Come join us for a day of fun on the ice! There will be two divisions for this trout tournament: adult and youth (15 and under).

Over $2,000 in prizes! $250 Cabela’s card for 1st place, $100 Cabela’s card for 2nd place, and $50 Cabela’s card for 3rd place

Feb 27 - Free Hogle Zoo Day for everyone Hil Aerospace Museum - this is such a fun family outing- Open Monday through Saturday from 9 AM to 4:30 PM –Free Admission!

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Monday Fun Day Activities

SHARE THE LOVE WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS

BY MELISSA SPELTS

February is a good month to show those around you some love! Make or buy some special treats (get the kids to help!) and secretly leave some on your neighbor's doorstep. Details below.

We’ve Been

LOVED Share the LOVE

Make copies of this page from the magazine or go to our website and print. www.syracuseconnection.com/youve-been-loved

Place the “We’ve Been Loved” sign on your front door or in a front window to show that you have received a treat.

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• Shy but helpful • Cares about others - Supports students with special needs • Helps others with their homework

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• Gentle Giant - Seeks out those who need friends and spends time with them • Goes the extra mile to do well in all areas of his life • Does his homework without parental reminders

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What extra curricular activities is Lainee involved in?

• City Recreation Softball - Award Recipient • Syracuse Junior High School Volleyball Team • Competition Basketball • Choir • Piano How has Lainee contributed to her school or community?

• Church Service • Peer Tutor - Working with the students in Functional Skills • Positive Influence to All Lainee is a solid student with OUTSTANDING character!

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What extra-curricular activities is Jared involved with?

• Participates in church youth leadership and service • Baseball - Received city recognition for excellence on a championship team • Syracuse Junior High basketball team • Member of SJH Jazz Band How has Jared contributed to his school or community • Completing his Eagle Scout award - Project remaining • Summer Work - Lawn cutting with his brothers • High School Cross Country Team participant as a freshman 2018-2019 Jared is also currently earning all “A” grades.

Syracuse Chamber of Commerce is our Student of the Month Sponsor. They pay for the $25 gift card that students receive for being selected as the Student of the Month by their school. Contact your school for information on how to qualify.

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The Gaileys

50 years of life together

BY MELISSA SPELTS

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his is the love story of Mike and Jayne Gailey who have been

married for nearly 50 years. Mike comes from generations of family members born and raised in Syracuse.

The earliest were subsistence farmers.

Having spent most of his life here, he is grateful his wife was willing to follow him to Syracuse many years ago.

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While Mike’s parents were building their dream home in Syracuse, they lived in Sunset, waiting for their home to be completed. His family was given a row of pole beans to take care of at their church welfare farm. The row next to them was assigned to Jayne’s family and according to their parents, that is where they first met. They were only 4 and 5 years old so they honestly cannot remember each other, but it’s a cute addition to their story. Mike’s family moved into their new house in Layton and Jayne’s family followed shortly thereafter. They lived only a quarter of a mile apart and attended the same church and ran in the same circles of friends.

Mike first started to notice Jayne when she was 15 years old. A few years later, when Mike had graduated high school, he asked one of his best friends, still in high school, if they should attend the homecoming dance at Davis High. Mike suggested asking Jayne and another girl to the dance. His friend quickly asked Jayne before Mike could, which was disappointing because both he and his friend were interested in the same girl, Jayne. Mike was taking a photography class at the time and asked Jayne to come to his house, so he could snap some pictures of her, under the guise of needing them for his class. He took a picture of her kissing a peach blossom. Then, he had her take a picture of him kissing the other side of the blossom. In the darkroom he cut out the blossom and put

the two pictures together making it look like they were kissing; kind of like an oldfashioned Photoshop edit.

He gave this picture to his friend who of course hated it! Mike and Jayne still have the picture. It remains a great trophy of early years.

Mike received a mission call from his church and left for North Germany for two years. He loved Germany and became very fluent in the language. Jayne and Mike wrote each other during this time. Jayne continued to steady-date the best friend but enjoyed corresponding with Mike.

Unfortunately, Mike’s mother was killed in an automobile accident while he was in Germany. He loved his mother and was devastated. His dad still had children at home, the youngest being a five-year-old little girl. Mike had to decide if he should come home to help his father or stay on his mission; a very difficult decision. Early on, he watched another missionary choose to stay in the mission field even though he had lost a family member. Mike decided to make the same decision. It was a very difficult time in his life.

Shortly after his mom’s death, his father had a serious heart attack. Mike’s dad felt like he needed to get married again so his young children would have someone to care for them if he were to pass away, too. He courted and married again before Mike returned from Germany. Letters from Jayne helped Mike though these hard months.

Jayne was falling in love with Mike and decided to tell him in a letter. Mike had 6 weeks left to serve and when the letter came, he became troubled. He wanted to stay focused on finishing strong, so he didn’t respond. He felt the same way but didn’t want the distraction. Despite not receiving a response from Mike, Jayne felt good, knowing that he knew how she felt. When he finally sent her a letter, he asked her to be at the airport when he got home. He sent his itinerary which was a good sign.

In July of 1971 Mike started for home. He had a layover in London.

His itinerary said that he would be in Salt Lake City around 5 PM but with unanticipated delays it was more like 11 or 12 that night. No one had cell phones back then, so there was no way to get ahold of his family or Jayne. The family heard of the delay and came back later. But Jayne simply waited! After the plane landed Mike started to feel a lot of emotions thinking about the last time he saw his mother. She was standing on the same tarmac waving a handkerchief when he left. He was worried about meeting his new stepmother and five new step-siblings. He sat on the plane for a while taking his time, trying to take it all in. His slow exit from the plane had his family worried, but at

last he joined them. He was the last to deplane.

His stepmother sat in a wheelchair because of a recent back injury and looked nothing like his mother. He wondered if he could love her. But she made it easy for him! He met all her children who were now part of his family. When he looked around and saw Jayne, he felt great relief in seeing her because she was the one stabilizing memory in his life at that point. Jayne and Mike spent every hour they could together from that point on. Mike, wanting to test if Jayne really did love him, took her on a walk in the mountains and told her that he just wanted to be friends. She said okay with a smile on her face … but inside she was thinking, “You dirty rat, if you only knew…” She played it cool. A couple days later, they were in Jayne’s backyard saying goodnight to each other. He pulled her close and asked her if she would be the mother of his children. She didn’t get it! She said “WHAT? … I don’t get what you’re saying?” He let her think for a minute until understanding dawned on her. He was asking her to marry him. They both went looking for a ring to make it official.

Jayne’s parents were in British Columbia at the time, but they told her

parents the good news as soon as they got home.

They were sitting at the table and her dad asked all kinds of questions.

Are you sure?

How will you support her?

Where will •Happy Homecoming• you live and what will you A letter from Mike before his do? He drilled arrival home. him with all kinds of uncomfortable issues. Mike responded by saying, “I don’t know all of those answers yet, but I do know I love her!”

Mike was attending the University of Utah. They planned their wedding for the 16th of December 1971 while Mike was on quarter break. After this many years, they have realized that getting married nine days before Christmas wasn’t the smartest idea because it’s such a busy month. Their celebrations get shoved to the sidelines each year.

At that time, they had little money and so their honeymoon was a simple

The happy couple married December 16, 1971 while Mike was on winter break from University of Utah.

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plan. They would drive to Logan and then to Idaho Falls (this was before the interstate) and then take a car tour of Yellowstone. That was the plan.

They left the reception later than they had planned because of all the support they received. With his mother’s death, the new additions to his family, and Jayne’s family and friends it turned into a really big group, all coming to celebrate with them. The reception started at 5 PM but didn’t end until after 11 PM that night. When they finally got on the road it was snowing like crazy and icy, so they decided to stay close. They got a room at the Mauna Loa Motel in Layton. They brought in their luggage placing it on the floor because they were so tired from the very long day. In the middle of the night they woke to a frozen pipe that had burst and they had a foot of water in their room. Everything was soaked! They ended up at Jayne’s parent’s front door, sopping wet. They washed and dried all of their clothing.

The honeymoon went out the window, but it was fine because they were together!

Jayne worked for JC Penny’s and Mike worked for The PIE (Bimbo’s in those days). He managed and made pizzas in the evenings. The owner of Bimbo’s liked Mike and Jayne so much that she paid for his tuition at the University.

Looking for medical insurance, Mike left Bimbo’s when he was offered employment by RC Willey. Mike managed the front-counter employees after 6:00 each night until closing.

By the time he finished school at the University of Utah in 1976, they had two children.

It was very hard to get into dental programs in those days if you lived in Utah. One day, Mike asked Jayne if she loved him and if she would move to Chicago to pursue his graduate and dental education. She said of course!

They moved to Chicago and lived there until 1982. Just prior to graduation, Mike flew to Utah looking for a place to start his practice and raise the family.

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By this time, they were a family of six.

He called Jayne again and asked, Do you love me? Yes! Would you follow me anywhere? Yes. Will you come with me to Syracuse? Of course! At this point Jayne was pregnant with her fifth child and they moved back to Utah. They bought a repossessed house at a great price, but with a 14% mortgage-yikes!

This home would be great because they could live in the basement and his practice could be established on the top floor. Over time, their family grew to nine with seven children. In 1987 Mike came home from a snowmobiling trip with his brothers. Again, he asked Jayne if she loved him? Yes! I’m going to build you a home. She was excited!

They built on land they had purchased a few years earlier and established their current residence.

Mike and Jayne have had their ups and downs. Every couple does. Losing his mother; getting married and learning what love is; the rigors of professional school, seven beautiful children, two miscarriages, a beautiful home to raise their family that also came with a mortgage; Jayne breaking her neck in 2003; her multiple surgeries and the unexpected death of their oldest daughter a few years back are what have constituted some of their challenges. Yet, they have walked the path together. Mike says he has loved her since he was fifteen!

Things that they learned over their 48 years of marriage:

• Sometimes both need space.

Come up with a word that is never used in daily conversation (theirs is aardvark). When it is said by one or the other, they go to separate spaces for 30 minutes, cool off, and then come back and discuss the issue. Sometimes they had to repeat this process a couple cycles!

• Early in their marriage they made a decision that divorce wasn’t an option; they would work things out. They learned to be on the same page concerning things pertaining to finances, their children, their discipline, and the

standards of their family.

• Two

individuals are not always going to be on the same page, and that’s okay, even good. Let small things remain small!

• A relationship takes 100% from each partner. Love is hard work, but it is so worth it in the end.

• In those critical courting years,

don’t just hangout. There comes a time when it’s good to get serious.

Look for someone you have a lot in common with, the same goals and dreams. Don’t put off marriage.

Marry your best friend!

Mike was also quick to point out that his second true love is his hometown of Syracuse. To understand why Mike loves Syracuse, you have to know a bit about his family. His greatgrandparents, David and Eliza Gailey, homesteaded in Syracuse. Their homestead was where IHC is located today. They had a large family. David farmed and delivered coal in those days.

They worked hard together. When they were in their mid 30s, they both passed away at separate times, but not far apart. They left the responsibility of the family to their eldest daughter, Bessie.

Bessie never married. She felt her purpose in life was to be the caretaker for her siblings. Gailey roots run deep in Syracuse. Mike and Jayne are proud to call Syracuse home and its residents their friends.

Send us your love story! We would like this to be the first of an annual tradition where we tell the love story of a resident couple in Syracuse. If you would like to be considered for next year’s feature story, or if you’d like us to snoop into a couple’s past, please email us at submit@connectionpub.com.

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HISTORY:

The Fire that Destroyed a Church in 1940

BY THE SYRACUSE HISTORICAL MUSEUM

Fire raged through the old Syracuse Ward House in October 1940. Ivar Youngberg, a Syracuse factory worker, noticed a light and smoke in the church on his way to work at 11:00 p.m. and called Sheriff Joseph Holbrook. Sheriff Holbrook called the Layton Fire department as flames leaped from the brick structure and the Kaysville fire department was called as well.

Five hundred spectators and volunteers fought the fire but it was a total loss. The charred recreation hall adjacent to the Chapel was also damaged. Ernest and Ethyl Wanda Zaugg were given permission to take the lumber from the charred hall to build their house. The house is still standing strong in Syracuse.

(The Chapel and Recreation Hall were located where the new CVS drug store is now.)

THE ZAUGG HOUSE Ernest and Ethyl Wanda Zaugg were allowed to take lumber from the charred recration hall next to the Chapel and built their house which is still standing today.

An original newspaper article about the fire can be found in the museum. If interested, come in to find the location of the Zaugg house.

Plan a visit

SYRACUSE MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER The museum’s hours are Tuesday-Thursday from 2-5pm and by appointment (801-825-3633) and is located on 1700 South (Antelope Drive) just before 2000 West, Syracuse, UT.

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But did you know you can use this same concept in the winter? Simply by reversing the direction of the ceiling fan blades with the flip of a switch near the lighting mount, you can help heat your living space more efficiently.

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VALETINE'S DAY BREAKFAST Surprise your loved ones with a delicious breakfast on this special day!

Ruby Red Velvet Crumble Muffins Recipe by Shauna Havey

Makes 12 muffins

Give your Valentine his or her true heart’s desire this year with a homemade decadent breakfast sweet in love’s favorite shade of red. These tender muffins are a cinch to bake and almost too pretty to eat. Serve them slightly warm with a generous pat of softened butter for a treat that’s sure to win over taste buds and hearts

For the muffins: 1 1/4 c. flour 2 1/2 Tbs. unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 2/3 C. granulated sugar 1/2 C. sour cream 1/2 C. vegetable oil 1/3 C. milk 1 large egg, beaten 1 teaspoon red gel food coloring 6 ounces whipped style cream cheese, room temperature For the crumble topping: 1/4 C. flour 1/2 C. granulated sugar 2 Tbs. cold, salted butter, diced Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line each well of a 12 cup muffin tin with a paper liner.

To a large mixing bowl, add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Whisk to combine.

To the same bowl, add the sour cream, oil, milk, egg, and food coloring. Gently mix all ingredients until combined. Add cream cheese to the bowl and swirl it loosely into the batter so streaks can still be seen.

Scoop batter evenly into the muffin cups.

To make the topping, place the flour, sugar, and butter into a small bowl. Use a fork or your fingertips to work the ingredients into coarse crumbs.

Generously cover the surface of each muffin with crumble topping and bake for 20 minutes.

Allow muffins to cool for five minutes inside the tin, then carefully remove from the pan and serve.

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Have a bigger family? Recipe easily

doubles for four people, just double all ingredients and use a 10 or 12 inch skillet.

1 Tbs. butter 1/3 C. chopped red onions 2/3 C. hash browns, thawed 1/2 C. grated cheddar cheese 6 large eggs 1/4 C. heavy cream 1/4 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp salt 1 Tbs chives (or green onions), chopped 3-4 slices black forest deli ham Sliced cherry tomatoes and fresh dill for garnish (optional) Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Place an 8 inch oven safe skillet on the stove top over medium heat. Melt the butter and add the onion. Cook until the onion begins to soften.

Add the hash browns and cook until golden brown. Flatten the hash browns down with a spatula and sprinkle the cheese over the top. Allow cheese to melt.

Ham & Cheese Frittata for Two Recipe by Shauna Havey Whip up a delicious breakfast for the one you love this Valentine’s Day with this easy frittata recipe. Made with just a few simple ingredients you probably already have on hand, it takes only 20 minutes to make and is just the right size for two. Switch up the veggies, cheese, and meat to your liking. Frittatas are completely customizable, just like your favorite omelet, but they’re much easier to make.

Place the eggs, cream, salt and pepper into a bowl and whisk to combine. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet over the cheese.

Cook the frittata on the stove top for 2-3 minutes just until the edges start to set. Top with the ham slices. Transfer it to the oven and bake 10-12 minutes until the eggs are fully set.

Remove from the oven and let the frittata cool five minutes before slicing it into wedges.

Serve as is or garnish with a little fresh dill and sliced tomatoes if desired.

About our recipe contributor Shauna Havey is a nationally recognized Utah food and family blogger. When she's not creating scrumptious recipes, she enjoys family life and travel adventures.

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Are you the kind of person that loves hole in the wall restaurants?

If so, you will love No Frills Diner.

If you’re the kind that likes to play it safe by only eating at national chains, I promise, this restaurant is worth a try.

This nondescript and aptly named No Frills Diner is located on 12th Street in Ogden just west of the WinCo grocery store. Owned by Ron Yeates, the restaurant came about when Ron found himself without a job despite his 27 year tenure at La-Z-Boy because they moved their manufacturing out of the country. Not knowing what else to do, Ron remembered he loved to cook when he was younger, so he decided to take his severance package and open his own restaurant.

No Frills Diner is not very fancy on the outside, but you will find a nostalgic blast from the past when you walk through its doors. Patterned after a 50s diner, it is

full of fun old-fashioned memorabilia.

All of the memorabilia has been given to Ron from customers and friends over the years. It is neat to see the old signs and pictures of Hollywood stars gone by.

The menu has an eclectic selection of food. The restaurant started as a breakfast only spot when they opened 11 years ago, but today it also has a full dinner menu on Thursday, Friday and Saturday when they are open until 9pm. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday they are open for breakfast and lunch until 3pm.

Not knowing what to order, we asked the waiter what were the favorites. He pointed out that everything on the menu was made right there on location.

The owner actually shops just down the way at the WinCo grocery store so he can pick out his own produce each day. He said they have a delicious chili verde, awesome prime rib, delicious hand-breaded pork loin, and people love the fish and chips. Melissa ordered the fish and chips and I ordered the handbreaded pork loin. They also brought us a sample of the chili verde and I am definitely trying that next time. Yum! We knew we would be stealing off each other’s plates so we could try both dishes.

Everything is cooked to order, this isn’t fast food and it is worth the wait. The pork dish came with two sides and some white gravy. The garlic butter vegetables were great and I could tell they were fresh. The bacon avocado soup was amazing. One bite and I was wishing the bowl was bigger and started questioning

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my promise to share with Melissa. It is amazing.

The pork was also delicious with seasoned breading and delicious homemade gravy. On Melissa’s plate were some wonderful fish and chips, which could quite honestly be the best I have ever tasted. They were tender and lightly breaded in a homemade concoction of blended herbs and the tartar sauce was incredible. It has just the right amount of flavor with a slight kick that went perfectly with the fish. Okay I was glad to be sharing again.

Those fish were awesome.

We could tell that the staff were like family and when talking to Ron about his restaurant he echoed that. His employees are like family to him. We cannot wait to go back and try their other dishes. I for one am a breakfast man so I am excited to hit the No Frills Diner for my next breakfast out. If the breakfast is half as good as the dinner we favorite had, I can’t wait to try it.

Give the No Frills Diner a try for your next meal out. Your taste buds will thank you.

Fish & Chips (pictured above)

Lightly breaded and the tarter sauce is amazing!

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