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1) A Letter From the Editors

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A letter by Cindy Sandelin and a collection of teaser articles from the next issue.

2) Dude Todd - the man who cared

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Ernest "Dude" Todd reflects on his long life in Routt County.

3) 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.

4) Mr. Guy Bennett

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Cindy Sandelin interviews neighbor Guy Bennett about mining life in Kentucky and Colorado.

5) Ray Pedersen Brand Inspector

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

6) "I can remember when there was no sign of a town. It was just ranch after ranch after ranch."

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Mabel Myers and her daughter, Thelma Myers Clark, talk about ranch life and mining life in Oak Creek, Colorado.

7) Pat Green Sandefur

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Pat Green Sandefur discusses early life in Routt County and her various business ventures.

8) "It was all elbows and grease then"

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Art Adams describes his experiences working in agriculture and mining in Routt County.

9) Perly Green

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Perley Green talks about his experiences as a Routt County rancher, a hunting outfitter and a coal miner.

10) Shorty Hamidy

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Joseph Remo "Shorty" Hamidy describes his early life in Oak Creek, Colorado, and working in a mine and a lumber yard. Shorty goes on to explain his experiences as proprietor of Hamidy Hardware.

11) "We set up a tent, unloaded the truck and started building. There's no place like home." - Sam McBride

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Samuel Joseph "Sam" McBride describes his early years and his 38 year mining career in Routt County. He provides a comprehensive picture of the changes in coal mining and the need for and formation of mining labor unions.

12) Wayne Whitecotton "It was just life as it comes."

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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.

13) "The best thing about the good old days is that they are gone!"

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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.

14) 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.

15) "They would serve you beer, whiskey, anything you wanted, even not so nice girls"

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The history of the Red Light District in Brooklyn, Routt County is described by Bob Swinehart, Dorothy Wither, and Anton Kline.

16) “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.

17) 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.

18) 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.

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