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Ernest "Dude" Todd reflects on his long life in Routt County.
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Joe Blandford describes the his life growing up in Routt County in the early 20th Century and how he and other members of the community cooperated and supported each other during hard times.
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Ray Pedersen discusses ranch life, branding livestock, and the job of Brand Inspector.
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Leo Snowden describes the art of horseshoeing and his experiences in Routt County.
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David Bedell is interviewed by daughter, Toni Bedell, about the collection of pre-historic petroglyphs on his property.
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John Abner "Doc" Utterback Jr. talks about his military experiences in Europe during WWII and his veterinary practice in Routt County.
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Richard Soash describes his experiences growing up in rural Routt County focusing on his education. He goes on to talk about changes in society and people's reactions to change.
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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.
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John Fetcher describes his early life and education and his involvement in munitions manufacturing during World War II. After the war John and his family purchased a ranch in Routt County, and John went on to make numerous contributions to the Yampa Valley including establishing the Steamboat Springs ski resort.
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Katherine Ellis Sandelin describes the history of her family and the family of her husband who were Routt County pioneers.
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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.
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Richard Soash talks about why he choose politics as a profession, the duties and responsibilities that came along with that decision, and potential future bills he hopes to help pass.
14) 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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Margaret Alice (Chamberlain) Rossi talks about the trials and tribulations of being a pioneer woman. Includes a biscuit recipe from Mrs. Alva Jones.
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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.
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George Tolles explains the history of water dowsing and describes the process he uses and his dowsing experiences.
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Colorado Division of Wildlife officer Jim Hicks describes his work as a "law enforcement officer" and the changes he has seen over the years that affect local wildlife populations.
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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.
