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sandwich, French fries, fresh grapes, choice of milk.
Wednesday - Fish filet/hush puppies, macaroni & cheese, buttered broccoli, diced pears, choice of milk. Salad bar.
Thursday - Choice of - spaghetti/beef, cheese or chicken salad sandwich, peas or potato rounds, apple pixie pie, French bread, choice of milk.
Friday - Homemade vegetable beef soup/crackers, grilled cheese sandwich, vegetable sticks, fresh fruit, choice of milk.
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