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A photograph of Rita Robinson and Terry Selby, probably broadcasting the news. Date on back of photo states "pre-1978."
242) Norman Squier
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Norman Squier worked as a marshal for the town of Telluride, Colorado for 19 years, before beginning his current position (as of 2018) as a chief investigator for the San Miguel County Sheriff's Office. He currently resides in Norwood, Colorado and is the Vice-President for the KOTO Radio board, in Telluride, Colorado. Squier also worked as a news director, for KOTO Radio, from July 1981 until February 1984.
243) Ben Kerr
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Ben Kerr has been with the KOTO Radio station, in Telluride, Colorado, since the station began, in 1975. At first, Kerr was a DJ, but then became a staff member in 1986. He has worked in many different roles, for the radio, and is currently the KOTO manager (as of 2018).
This picture was taken in October of 1991, and includes Joan May and Cindy Obrand.
244) Gary Duncan
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A Colorado native, Gary Duncan has worked as a professional builder, a cabinet-maker, and an architectural designer, as well as a KOTO Radio newscaster in Telluride, Colorado. As of 2014, Duncan resided in Moab, Utah.--taken from https://electroplague.com/tag/telluride/
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A KOTO Radio show, called Friday Live, in which Jerry Greene interviews Rick Silverman. The year of the recording is unknown, but it was probably recorded in the 1970's. The interview describes Silverman's life and what life was like in Telluride in the 1970's. The confrontation between Telluride "old-times" and newcomers in the 1970's is mentioned, including why the newcomers posed a fear in the old-times because of changes in education and the...
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A KOTO Radio DJ, since 1975, Brother Al had a regular show every Sunday. Brother Al arrived in Telluride, Colorado in 1972, and passed away, there in 2003. He was a Christian Minister. Here is his obituary, from the Telluride Watch: http://www.telluridetoday.com/watch/090503.html:
Brother Al” Johnston, local preacher, KOTO disc jockey and Free Box aficionado, died Sunday morning at the KOTO studios of a heart attack. He was 77.
KOTO Station...
247) Jim Lincoln
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Jim Lincoln is a commercial piolet, that has lived in Telluride, Colorado since 1972. He started the Upper Crest Bakery in Telluride and was involved in the construction business--he helped to build the Hotel Columbia. Jim was also a Telluride Town Council member in 1980.
--Information taken from KOTO Radio: Telluride Town Board Candidate Interviews and the Internet.
248) Lucy Boody
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Lucy is from Staten Island, New York and came to Telluride, Colorado in 1972. She worked as a real estate agent in Telluride from 1982-1989. Please listen to Lucy's KOTO Radio show, called Grape Moments, from 1983, to hear more about Lucy's life. She currently resides in Vermont.
--Taken 7/9/21 from Lucy's Linkedin page:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-boody-30244728
249) Steve Kennedy
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Steve lived in Telluride, Colorado, for about 30 years, and in Telluride he was on the town council in the late 80s. Steve was also the staff coordinator for a joint venture between San Juan County and the town for economic development. In 2011, Steve served as the executive director of KOTO Radio.
He moved to Mancos, Colorado in 2014, with his wife, Ann Kennedy.
250) Stephanie Shandera
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Stephanie helped to found KOTO Radio, in Telluride, Colorado. Stephanie was known as Steph the Red. She currently works for KUOW Public Radio, in Seattle. --Taken from https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-shandera-3494b011 and from:
https://voice123.com/stephanieshandera
Links accessed 01/18/19.
251) Brandt Garber
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Brandt Garber is the current owner of Form, Function & Delight, and resides in Telluride, Colorado. He is also the production manager of the Telluride Film Festival. Garber also serves on the board of directors for the Wilkinson Public Library. He has volunteered as a KOTO DJ for 36 years, from 1974-2010. Information taken from: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandt-garber-03b0aa8
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Jack Carey (Captain Jack) was originally from New England, but lived in Ophir, Colorado for 34 years and passed away in 2009. Picture is from 1982 and Jack is on the left. An avid hang glider, Jack also volunteered for the KOTO Radio station, in Telluride, Colorado, by broadcasting from his hang glider. Jack also enjoyed riding his motorcycle and skiing.
From the Telluride News (July 18, 2009, by Reilly Capps):
"He skied on the little hills...
253) Jim Bedford
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Co-founder of the Telluride Film Festival, that began in 1974. The 1974 Denver Post newspaper article noted: "At age 30, Bedford is typical of may of Telluride's new residents. A college graduate (history and political science), he had been a clothing salesman, free-lance artist, TV cameraman, carpet layer and office-supplies salesman, and had knocked around the country, dissatisfied with his life's mission, until he somehow ended up in Telluride...
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A KOTO Radio show, called Friday Live, that aired December 14, 1979, in Telluride, Colorado. Jerry Greene interviews Gene McLeod, manager of the San Miguel Power Association. McLeod describes the history fo the power association and electricity, in general in San Miguel county. This recording is damaged and has a low-volume. Headphones are recommended to listen to it.
Supported in part by an award from the Colorado Historical Records Advisory...
255) Cynthia Obrand
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Cynthia (Cindy) Obrand's role at the KOTO Radio station, in Telluride, Colorado, was General Manager and she was also known as “Ida Mae” with the “Humpday Honeys” live on the air every Wednesday from 3 to 5, back in the 1990's. Cindy was also Executive Director of the San Miguel Conservation Foundation and one of the founders of Greenbucks. Greenbucks was an organization that gave free tickets for concerts to folks who cleaned up the river,...
256) Jon Kovash
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"MG senior contributor Jon Kovash was an early editor of the Aspen Daily News and KOTO/Telluride’s news director for fifteen years, during which time he developed and produced “Thin Air,” an award-winning regional radio news magazine. Currently he’s the Moab correspondent for Utah Public Radio. His blog, Mountain Architecture, can be found at mountaingazette.com."--taken from:
http://mountaingazette.com/author/jon-kovash/
Above link accessed...
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An oral history recording, given by John Stevens and Chuck Upton to Roy Elliott "Alley Oop" on February 28, 1995. Originally this was a Voice & Visions radio show from KOTO, but was turned into a CD by the Wilkinson Public Library. The recording ends abruptly. Here is the transcript:
Welcome to Voices and Visions by John Stevens and Chuck Upton John introduces Roy Elliot.
Mr. Elliot arrived in Telluride in 1939 and worked for the Telluride Mining...
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Walter Farnham is interviewed by Jerry Greene in a KOTO Radio show, called Friday Live, on July 24, 1981. Farnham's life and career are described. Also discussed is if Telluride, Colorado is a resort town? Walter believes Telluride has a non-world class resort status currently and that the town needs more recreation places, like a convention center and a golf course, to attract people to visit and live in Telluride. He believes in town growth and...
259) Lynn Heinisch
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KOTO news journalist from 1990-1996. Here is Lynn's LinkedIn profile summary:
"Global communications strategist, storyteller, and leader, with a track record building and guiding teams that deliver measurable results for international organizations. Extensive international development experience, including four years based in Africa leading NGO programs, as well as assignments in dozens of countries in Africa and Asia. Expertise in global health...
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A KOTO Radio show, called Friday Live, that aired on August 28, 1981. Father John Gini is interviewed by Jerry Greene. Father John describes his childhood, mentioning that he grew-up in a religious family and that he has always wanted to be a priest. He is from Salt Lake City and graduated high school in 1954. Father John and Jerry also discuss Father John's beliefs on evolution and religion. Father John was known to not be too structured in his ways...
