Top: Keeping everybody’s toes tapping at the Tofte July 4th celebration was Cook County’s Most Wanted. At the mike singing is Carah Thomas. To her left playing guitar is Rod Dockan. In the back, left to right are Steve Johnson, Gary Croft, and standing, Snuffy Smith. Above: The action was fast and furious at the minnow races. If your minnow could stay swimming in a straight line long enough and swim with some speed you could be a big winner. Alas, many believe minnows have minds of their own and swim the wrong way if left to their believe down devices. Right: Smiling patriotic twins Allaina and Ella Cassidy were two from of the many festival-goers at the Tofte July 4th celebration.
Above left: A Fourth of July parade wouldn’t be complete without Uncle Sam taking part. Is he pointing at the camera, or is he pointing at you? Upper right: Need a tow? Kids on bikes give Cook County Towing a lift in the parade. Above right: This adorable little girl, decked out in her best July 4th clothes and red, white and blue ribbons in her hair, was fully absorbed watching the parade.
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