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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.
1422) The Gunslingers
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Ron Ross talks about being president of The Gunslingers of Steamboat Springs and what it takes to perform pretend shootouts in Colorado towns.
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Billy Kidd describes his life as a ski racer and as Director of Skiing at Steamboat Ski Resort.
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A newspaper clipping describing the cattlemen's carnival including the cowboy race, bucking contest, evening entertainment at the La Veta Hotel, and the hurdle and relax exhibitions.
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Silvio J. "Dutch" Oberto's obituary. Please note: this article originally was written by the Telluride Times (exact same article) on April 25, 1974. Also--please note the date of death is incorrect. The correct date of death is April 22, 1974 (not 1973).
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Lonny Vanatta talks about his love for bow hunting, hunting technique, and some of the animals he has hunted over the years--including a record-breaking black bear.
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Former residents share details about Mt. Harris, a small coal mining community that existed between 1914 and 1958.
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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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Art Maijala describes the history of lumber harvesting and milling in Routt County during the 20th century.
1431) Anton Kline
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Alton Kline describes events in his life as a cattle and sheep rancher in Routt County. He includes tales about the saloon owned by his father in the Steamboat Springs neighborhood known as Brooklyn. Includes a poem by Bill May.
1432) 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.
1433) 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.
1434) 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.
1435) 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.
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Brigadier General Robin Olds discusses his 30 year career in the military and his thoughts on the Vietnam War.
1437) 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.
1439) 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.
