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1. 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.

Randy Taylor and Leo Trucke describe the origins of Hayden Speedway and their experiences as drivers at the track. Darren Dodd explains the process of modifying his car for racing and the demise of the car.

3. Cory Guire

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4. Law Enforcement History

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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.

5. "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.

6. “I’ve done my share of the work ever since I can remember.” Lloyd Monger

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Lloyd Monger talks about growing up on a farm in Steamboat Springs and his experience in the U.S. Navy during World War II serving on the U.S.S. Nevada. He also discusses meeting his wife, Evelyn Monger, while in port at Long Beach, California, and starting a family with her in Routt County, Colorado.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Elk Ranching: It's More Than Just Hunting

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Lou Wyman speaks about his hunting reserve outside of Hayden, Colorado, elk ranching, and stories about his outfitting business.

10. 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.