AmFirst Bank of McCook illustrates the theme of the 2008 McCook Heritage Days celebration -- "Did We Do That?" -- in the parade down Norris Avenue Saturday morning. See Page 14 for more Heritage Days activities. (Connie Jo Discoe/McCook Daily Gazette) [Click to enlarge]

"We had a wonderful four days," said Pam Harsh, director of the McCook Area Chamber of Commerce. "The crowds were great. And of course, awesome weather helps."

New activities -- like "Deal or No Deal" -- were huge hits, Harsh said.

Vendors in the park, she said, were very impressed with the community and its cleanliness, and are looking forward to coming back again next year.

Winners of the Heritage Days parade are:

Antique car: Jim Foster, Bartley, 1917 commercial fuel delivery truck.

Antique farm equipment: Melvin Duvel, Benkelman, 1941 John Deere H, 1947 John Deere D, 1935 John Deere D, 1936 Farmall F12.

Classic car: Barbara Masur, Culbertson, 1956 Crown Imperial.

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Class reunion: McCook High School Class of 1958.

Community organization: McCook Humane Society.

Equestrian: Red Willow County's senior hippology team.

Large business: Hillcrest Nursing Home.

Small business: Wells Fargo Bank.

Large youth group: McCook Senior High FFA.

Small youth group: McCook High School's Skills USA.

Governor's Award Traveling Trophy: McCook Cordials.

Barbecue contest winners are:

First: Chuck Campbell, McCook, a Weber barbecue grill and $100.

Second: John Roschewski, Culbertson, $125.

Third: McCook Lettering Service/Gary Wiemers, McCook, $75.

Harsh said the contest steaks were provided by Schmick's Market of McCook; the cash prizes by Parker-Hannifin; and the Weber barbecue grill by D&S Hardware of McCook.