Routt County (Colo.) -- History.
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21) Doc Utterback
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John Abner "Doc" Utterback Jr. describes his life growing up in Routt County and voices his opinions on a variety of topics including changing values, music, education and community development in Routt County.
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Wayne Whitecotton describes growing up on a Routt County ranch in the early 20th century. After leaving school at age 13, Wayne made a living as a rancher and coal miner supplementing his food supply by hunting and trapping. He served with General Patton in World War II.
Other contributors to this article include Shane Jacobs and Russell Snowden.
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Pine Grove Restaurant owner Howard Lindow talks about the history of the restaurant and his experience running it with his son, co-owner David Lindow. Retired rancher Flossie Nefzger shares her memories of running the Pine Grove Ranch with her husband, Leroy Nefzger.
NOTE: Mr. Lakusta's name is misspelled in the article, as "Lacosta."
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Earl Bedell describes growing up in Hahn's Peak early in the twentieth century.
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Dude Todd talks about his experiences as Deputy, and then Sheriff, of Oak Creek and the many adventures his job took him on.
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Ann Rich recounts her experiences growing up in Steamboat Springs.
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History of the Royal Hotel in Yampa, Colorado and its famous ghost - Rufus.
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Vernon Summer describes the early days of the Routt County community of Sidney and his family's part in the growth of the community.
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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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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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From stories by Errett Albritton and interviews with Vernon Summer, Bob Wither, and Dorothy Wither, Rod Herman relays the history of the railroad that provided passenger and freight service to Routt County, Colorado.
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Hazel Nelson tells her life story about growing up on a homestead along Cow Creek and spending her adulthood in Steamboat Springs.
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Ben Wilcox interviews Steamboat Springs Chief of Police, Roger Jensen, and Detective Ross Kelly, about the day-to-day police work and the evolving nature of law enforcement in Routt County, Colorado.
35) Doc Marshall
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Lawrence "Doc" Marshall describes his early life traveling to the Yampa Valley by covered wagon and his experiences breaking wild horses and riding in rodeos.
36) Dorothy Wither
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Dorothy Wither recalls her childhood and the early days of Steamboat Springs in this article by Rick Tibbetts
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Josephine Whitmer is interviewed about her life in Routt County.
38) Routes of Routt
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William B. "Bill" May describes the early travel routes of Routt County.
