Steamboat Springs, Routt County, Colorado
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61) Texas Longhorns
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A history of how Texas Longhorns arrived and thrived in the United States is mentioned, followed by Curtis Zabel explaining how he came about ranching with that particular breed and why he enjoys them so much.
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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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Don Valentine, Chapman Theil, and Daniel Jenkins describe how they became airplane pilots and their flight experiences.
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Basic components of freestyle skiing are explained and two freestyle skiers, Park Smalley and Rusty Taylor, describe their experiences learning the skills and competing in freestyle skiing. Park also talks about the amateur freestyle team he started in Steamboat Springs. Of note several members Park's amateur team later became Olympians.
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George Tolles explains the history of water dowsing, describes the process he uses and his dowsing experiences in this interview with Tara Grillo, Elise McGill, Tanna Brock, and Bill McKelvie
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In this interview with Bill McKelvie and Mari Jo Hoaglund 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, and education.
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John Abner "Doc" Utterback Jr. describes his military experience primarily as a veterinarian and medical team member during WWII. He was stationed in Europe during the war and remained after the war as part of a medical rehabilitation team in Germany. He also tells interviewer Mary Jo Hoaglund about his veterinary practice after the war.
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In this interview with Bill McKelvie, Greg DeRosa and John Weber, Walt Barnes describes his football experiences in college and in the National Football League.
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In this interview with Darren Dodd, Leo and Peggy Trucke describe Leo Trucke's experiences as a stock car owner and driver.
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Susan George talks about her experience providing support for gifted children and adults with various learning abilities.
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Bill McKelvie and two students interview Lewis Phillips about the different kinds of fences he has built over the years for keeping cattle, raising lettuce, and other uses. He also mentions his father homesteading Finger Rock in the late 1800’s.
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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 in this interview with Bill McKelvie and Damien Mitchell.
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In this interview with Damien Mitchell, Shane Henderson, and Tanna Brock, Del Scott talks about his time in the United States Air Force, his career in banking and his retirement plans. He goes on to give his perspective on economic conditions in Steamboat Springs and the Western Slope of Colorado.
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Carl Ramunno talks about his life before coaching wrestling in Steamboat Springs, and reminisces about his time as a coach and students that he remembers.
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In this interview with Bill McKelvie, Troy Keller and Kent Fletcher, Roger Butler describes his experiences growing up in Routt County and the time he spent in the United States Army during World War II. He mentions how he went AWOL numerous times without getting caught and his participation in the campaign in Italy during World War II. Roger also talks about some of his hunting and fishing experiences in Routt County.
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In this interview with Michelle Clark, Mary Rose, and Marian "Sam" Marti, Eunice Door describes her role as a bookkeeper and office manager in the early days of the Yampa Valley Electric Association. She talks about how the arrival of electric power affected the lives of residents of Routt County.
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Minnie Hertzog is interviewed by Melanie Grillo about her life and 50-year career as a schoolteacher in Northwest Colorado.
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In this interview Sven Wiik gives an authoritative and detailed description of cross-country skiing and equipment. He explains how a beginner cross-county skier can get started in the sport.
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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.
