Quasquicentennial Logo Selected
The
McCook Area Chamber of Commerce, in coordination with McCook
Postmaster, James Casson, have selected the logo to be used in
connection with McCook’s 125th birthday celebration in 2007. The
winning logo was unveiled during Heritage Days activities. Monica
Mercer, Parks, Nebraska submitted the winning entry which will be
used as a cancellation stamp for 60 days at the McCook Post Office
beginning in January. Monica will have the opportunity to cancel
the first piece of postage as well as own the stamp once the 60
days have expired. The actual logo, is owned by the McCook Chamber
of Commerce and will be used on all promotional memorabilia
marketed by the Quasquicentennial Committee throughout the
celebration.
“Quasquicentennial” has become the buzz word
around McCook for the past several months. It is with excited
anticipation that McCook will proudly celebrate her 125th Birthday
in 2007! For the past several months, a large number of people
have been meeting regularly to plan activities to commemorate this
special year. As we make plans to celebrate this milestone in the
history of our community, we would like to invite you to come on
board. Not only will the festivities being planned create
wonderful memories, as well as educational and social benefits for
our community, they will have a huge economic impact on businesses
in the McCook area. We would love to have your personal input on
any of the sub-committees that have been formed but, equally as
important, we would also appreciate your financial support.
The Fundraising/Promotional Committee for the
Quasquicentennial has established various sponsor levels so that
every business, and even individuals, can contribute at a level
that fits their respective budget. We hope that you will make the
decision to become an integral part of this historical occasion.
Please note that you may elect to spread your financial support
over several months wherein you will be invoiced on a quarterly
basis beginning January 1. It is only through generous
contributions from varying segments of our community that we will
be able to follow through with the plans being made.
Thank you in advance for your willingness to
support such a worthy effort. The twelve months of 2007 promise to
be a period of great opportunity wherein we celebrate our proud
history even as we launch McCook into the next 25 years. We look
forward to hearing from you. If you have questions, please do not
hesitate to contact the Chamber at 345-3200, or by e-mail at
info@aboutmccook.com.
Lied Main Street Returns to McCook
McCook has been accepted as a Nebraska Lied Main
Street Community and was presented highway signs designating the
community as such on October 17, 2006 . Nebraska Lied Main Street
representatives J. L Schmidt, Director, and Elizabeth Chase,
Deputy Director, made the presentation. On hand for the
presentation at the Keystone Hotel were Lt. Governor, Rick Sheehy;
State Senator, Tom Baker; City Mayor, Dennis Berry; MEDC Director,
Rex Nelson; McCook Area Chamber of Commerce Director, Pam Harsh
and Lied Promoters, Ivan Schmid and Tor Olson. Many other
community leaders, including the McCook Cordials, were also in
attendance. A reception was held at Sehnert’s Bakery and Bieroc
Café following the presentation. A nine-member committee has been
formed to outline the details establishing the format wherein the
Chamber, the MEDC and the Lied Main Street group will work
together to promote McCook.
