Steamboat Springs, Routt County, Colorado
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141) Roger Butler
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Roger Butler describes his experiences growing up in Routt County and the time he spent in the United States Army during World War II. He mentions how he went AWOL numerous times without getting caught. Upon returning to Routt County after the war, Roger held jobs with the US Forest Service and the Routt County Assessor's Office. Roger's wife, Lucille, (a frequent accomplice in his AWOL escapades) talks about her teaching career in one room schools...
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Everett "Ev" Bristol, Eunice Dorr and Dorothy Wither explain the process of rural electrification in Routt County including the establishment of the Yampa Valley Electric Association and how the community was affected by the introduction of electricity.
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Natalie Stanko, Bill Allen, and Katherine and John Sandelin describe Dr Fredrick Willett's medical career in Steamboat Springs and Routt County. Dr. Willett, a much admired physician and surgeon, spent most of his life caring for local residents often without charge or for barter. He opened the first hospitals in Steamboat Springs at his own expense.
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Jerry and Rusty Nay describe ranching life in Routt County, Colorado, and the changes observed in the community during the 20th century.
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Lloyd Monger talks about growing up on a farm in Steamboat Springs and his experience in the U.S. Navy during World War II serving on the U.S.S. Nevada. He also discusses meeting his wife, Evelyn Monger, while in port at Long Beach, California, and starting a family with her in Routt County, Colorado.
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Janet DeGroff and Lorraine Arkind discuss their love for quilting and how they came together to start a quilting group of like-minded women in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
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Noel Hefty, Julie Filler and Robin Getter talk about their experiences with dance, why they are so passionate about the subject, and how each of their unique life journeys led them to the dance scene in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
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Forrest Warren describes his childhood and early adulthood in rural Nebraska and his adult life as a rancher in the Elk River Valley.
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Cyndy Simms and Rick Denney speak to Trey Weatherly and Jim Lamp about hang gliding technique and experiences in Colorado.
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Angelo Iacovetto talks about growing up in Routt County, falling in love with his wife, and the creation of "Dream Island" in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
151) Snowmobiling
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Kenny Natchman talks about his love for snowmobiling and what led him to start his own dealership in Routt County.
152) Aldis Klumker
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Aldis Klumker describes his early life in rural Routt County and his time in the United States Army during the Pacific campaign in World War II. After the war Aldis had many jobs around Routt County including owning two cafes, Skee Inn Cafe and Town House Cafe. His interest in softball was recognized by the City of Steamboat Springs which named Klumker Field in his honor.
153) Love in a Jar
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Wilma Marshall, Betty Niesh, and Jeanie Lodwick talk about foraging for local berries and the jams and jellies they make with the foraged goods.
154) Del Scott
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Del Scott describes his banking career and explains numerous aspects of the United States monetary system. He tells about his family and his plans for retirement.
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Bill Lee talks about his experience working in Routt County mines, his memory of the Wadge Mine explosion, as well as his time in the U.S. Navy during World War II. His wife Lorene Lee talks about raising a family in a close knit mining community.
156) Bud Johnsen
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Murl Carlton "Bud" Johnsen describes growing up in Benton Minnesota, his service in the U.S. Navy and his early jobs. As a realtor he helped establish Stagecoach Ski Resort. He became a business owner and was involved in various community organizations in Steamboat Springs.
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Winston Spangler talks about the farms he has worked on since he was a child and how he and others in Routt County started The Elk River Grazing Association. Added at the end of the article is an exerp from John James Audubon: American Woodsman.
158) The Pro's
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Larry Kaminski, Doak Walker and Walt Barnes talk about their careers in the National Football League.
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Jay Muhme, Delmar Vance Coyner, and Mike Middleton talk about their experiences working with the Steamboat Springs Fire Department.
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Marie Stender is interviewed by Letha Mack and Julie Lewis and tells about tells about her hardships in Germany during World War I, emigrating to the United States, and life on a Routt County, Colorado farm.
