Ice cream trucks in Spokane

First, you hear the sound. Even if you don’t want ice cream, you know ice cream is nearby, a block or so away. If it gets louder, you may run out. Maybe. But if it gets close enough where you can smell the frozen treats, it’s over. Grab your cash, you’re a goner.

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Tue., July 31, 2018

Avery Sohn, 4, gives CC Delivery owner Patrick Gleesing a one dollar bill as payment for his ice cream order on July 31, 2018, while Brandy Shoop assists with his order. Gleesing served 80 children plus daycare helpers out of his Dodge Sprinter ice cream van.

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Avery Sohn, 4, shows his excitement after obtaining a multiflavored Rainbow Popsicle from an ice cream truck on July 31, 2018. The truck was owned and serviced by Patrick Gleesing, who owns CC Delivery in Spokane.

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Patrick Gleesing, owner of CC Delivery, leans out the window of his Dodge Sprinter ice cream vehicle on July 31, 2018. Gleesing owns three vehicles to carry out his business, which services Spokane, Cheney and Liberty Lake.

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A young patron holds his newly acquired bubble gum-flavored ice pop on July 31, 2018. Patrick Gleesing, owner of CC Delivery, brings the truck by this daycare once per summer.

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Children line up for sweet treats provided by Patrick Gleesing, owner of CC Delivery on July 31, 2018. The children were at a daycare and daycare staff helped the kids place their orders and choose between six of the ice cream options including a fudge bar, a Creamsicle, a Rainbow Popsicle and three other bars.

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In this 1991 file photo, Michael Frazier helps Jessica and Joshua Koon, and Valerie Stewart make an informed ice cream choice.

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In this 1990 file photo, Shalem Jonas picks out a frozen treat from the ice cream bucket driven by Camille Wikum. Jonas and her brother were treated to the cold delights by their father in Coeur d'Alene.

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In this 1989 file photo, Jessie Hoffart and Jamie Justice share ice cream at Mike Means' van.

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In this 1989 file photo, Mike Means made some fast sales on the Gonzaga University campus. Means' son, Mike, peeks out the back window of the truck.

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In this 1988 file photo, Chris McCallum of Huggy Bears Ice Cream and Candy Truck sells ice cream on the South Hill.

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In this 1982 file photo, Phil Zaworski (left) &C Bob Learer University of Idaho students sell popsicles business called "Hey Ice Cream”.

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