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Meet the new K-12 principal

Josh Belanger and his wife Katie dreamed of living in Cook County, “But we thought it would happen after we retired and the kids were grown,” he said as he sat back in his chair in his K-12 principal office at Cook County School District ( I.S.D.) 166.

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Historical Reflections

20 YEARS AGO AUGUST 8, 2003 v The Centennial Fisherman’s Picnic was a great hit this year and featured everything from parades to cute puppies, fishburgers to shrimp boils, and lots of contests to keep everyone satisfied. v At 9:05 p.m.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., $25 (cash only) Sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Church.

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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Ingredients - 8 ounces rotini uncooked - ½ pound bacon - Meat from one rotisserie chicken - ¼ cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded; plus, extra for garnish Instructions Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.

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