Question: McConnell spearheaded writing the grant.
McConnell was leader in charge of writing the grant.

Answer: yes

Question: If there are any problems in town, Don Lorenzo Sierra, here, is the alcalde and they must be referred to him."The captain favored Rennie with a last glare and was gone.
The captain glared at Rennie, then left.

Answer: yes

Question: but uh it's yeah i think it's the greatest stuff in the world though it's jeez they i make all kinds of things with it we make all kinds of things just with dried flowers i i almost want to start a business doing it but i don't i i'm so uh timid when it comes to starting a business
I would love to start a business making all kinds of things with dried flowers.

Answer:
yes