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61) The Remington Berry

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Routt County residents discuss the agricultural history of the Remington Berry.

62) Winter Carnival Spectacle - Steamboat's Lighted Man

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Claudius Banks and Jon Banks describe their experiences as "The Lighted Man" in the Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival Night Show. The father and son explain how the lighted man costume was created and improved over the years.

63) It was the largest theater in Northwest Colorado, The Chief Theater

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Paul Van Horn, Verna Meyers, George Fick and Mike Barry explain the history of the Chief Theater as it progressed through several owners and remodels.

64) I knew I was going to be a cattleman. That was everything!

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Farrington "Ferry" Carpenter describes his experiences as a cattle rancher, lawyer, and school board president in Routt County. Note: In the print version of the Steamboat Today, the article "3Wired: Breathing Digital Life into Rich Trove of Local History," Sunday, March 26, 2017, referenced Farrington Carpenter as attending Yale. Correction: Farrington attended Princeton. Source: "Confessions of a Maverick" by Farrington Carpenter.

65) Bob Swinehart "From Horse and Buggy to Men on the Moon"

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Bob Swinehart discusses his life in Routt County as part of a pioneer family.

66) "Anytime's a good time if you use it right"

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Leo Coyner describes his life growing up on a homestead in Clark, playing sports for Steamboat Springs High School, and working as a rancher and a coal miner.

67) Bob Gilbert

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Robert James "Bob' Gilbert describes his upbringing in Routt County and Denver. After serving time in World War II, Bob retured to Oak Creek where he worked on automobile bodies and repairs.

68) Ski Band

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Author Julie Lewis relates the history of the Steamboat Springs Ski Band from 1936 to 1976 including the band's special appearances in Chicago and Denver.

69) Spreading Christmas Joy

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Gertrude Webber talks about her husband Walt and the livelihoods they made for themselves in Routt County and how that led them to bring the first television to Steamboat, as well as create a Steamboat Christmas tradition.

70) "Get your children to love you and then you will get something out of them."

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Zella Mae Williams describes her career as a teacher in early 20th century Routt County.

71) "Sometimes you'd do anything for a little money." Ralph Belton

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Ralph Belton talks about living and making ends meet in rural Routt County in the early to mid twentieth century.

72) "I Enjoy Helping People"

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Sam Haslem describes his life growing up in Colorado and Utah, as well as his work as Routt County Extension Director.

73) Cory Guire

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74) "Let there be light."

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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.

75) Ray Pedersen Brand Inspector

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Ray Pedersen discusses ranch life, branding livestock, and the job of Brand Inspector.

76) Si Lockhart

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Simon "Si" Lockhart describes life as a Pioneer child moving West, as well as his adventures growing up farming, making his first pair of skis, riding broncos and ranching in Colorado.