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61) "They'll never know what we had." Forrest Warren

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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.

62) “It’s The Greatest Feeling To Be Able to Fly”

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Cyndy Simms and Rick Denney speak to Trey Weatherly and Jim Lamp about hang gliding technique and experiences in Colorado.

63) “I Made More Money Off A Fast Nickel Than A Slow Dime”

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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.

64) 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.

65) 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.

66) 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.

67) 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.

68) Life of a Routt County Coal Miner: Bill Lee

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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.

69) 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.

70) "I have always had a good horse and it was my way of life" - Winston Spangler

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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.

71) The Pro's

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Larry Kaminski, Doak Walker and Walt Barnes talk about their careers in the National Football League.

72) “They call us volunteers but we’re really professionals.”

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Jay Muhme, Delmar Vance Coyner, and Mike Middleton talk about their experiences working with the Steamboat Springs Fire Department.

73) 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.

74) 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.

75) Albert Hitchens

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Albert Hitchens and three of his adult children describe the 1884 origins of the Hitchens family ranch and life as a ranching family. The Hitchens are the longest continuous ranching family in Routt County. The family operated the post office in Pool, Colorado and later in Milner, Colorado.