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Subject: Routt County (Colo.) -- History.

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21) 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.

22) 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.

23) The Pine Grove. "The type of restaurant you'd like to find."

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Pine Grove Restaurant owner Howard Lindow talks about the history of the restaurant and his experience running it with his son, co-owner David Lindow. Retired rancher Flossie Nefzger shares her memories of running the Pine Grove Ranch with her husband, Leroy Nefzger. NOTE: Mr. Lakusta's name is misspelled in the article, as "Lacosta."

24) "Buckle up your belt and make the best of it!"

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Earl Bedell describes growing up in Hahn's Peak early in the twentieth century.

25) 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.

26) "I accept challenges and enjoy them."

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Ann Rich recounts her experiences growing up in Steamboat Springs.

27) Long gone, but not forgotten...the Royal Hotel

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History of the Royal Hotel in Yampa, Colorado and its famous ghost - Rufus.

28) "Why go anywhere when you're already there?"

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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.

29) The Country Doctor: Dr. Frederick Willett

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Natalie Stanko, Bill Allen, and Katherine and John Sandelin describe Dr Fredrick Willett's medical career in Steamboat Springs and Routt County. Dr. Willett, a much admired physician and surgeon, spent most of his life caring for local residents often without charge or for barter. He opened the first hospitals in Steamboat Springs at his own expense.

30) "I don't think any of us expect to get rich."

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Jerry and Rusty Nay describe ranching life in Routt County, Colorado, and the changes observed in the community during the 20th century.

31) "They'll never know what we had." Forrest Warren

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Forrest Warren describes his childhood and early adulthood in rural Nebraska and his adult life as a rancher in the Elk River Valley.

32) "Everything seemed to center around the railroad."

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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.

33) "Everybody congregated at our house."

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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.

34) Our Role In The Community - City Police

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Ben Wilcox interviews Steamboat Springs Chief of Police, Roger Jensen, and Detective Ross Kelly, about the day-to-day police work and the evolving nature of law enforcement in Routt County, Colorado.

35) Doc Marshall

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Lawrence "Doc" Marshall describes his early life traveling to the Yampa Valley by covered wagon and his experiences breaking wild horses and riding in rodeos.