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The McCone County Fair is in the books for another year. Livestock, horse and small animal shows and the livestock auction, some very nice indoor projects, captive photos, good food, door prizes, a variety of commercial booths and two nights of PRCA rodeo action kept folks busy and entertained. Hot windy conditions and gale force winds accompanied by an occasional downpour didn't dampen spirits of fairgoers and 4H'ers. The bleachers emptied for a while during Friday night's rodeo performance with some rodeo fans seeking shelter or grabbing jackets during a couple of downpours. Cowboys...