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21) "I had to keep my mouth shut and do the best I could!"

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Roy Struble reflects upon his experiences of the second world war.

22) "I have always been closer to animals than people!"

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Dr. Earl Dean "Pinky" Smith talks about being a Veterinarian in Steamboat Springs, and his love for animals. Also includes the poem "Mountains" by Anna Bowie May.

23) "I have always had a good horse and it was my way of life" - Winston Spangler

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Winston Spangler talks about the farms he has worked on since he was a child and how he and others in Routt County started The Elk River Grazing Association. Added at the end of the article is an exerp from John James Audubon: American Woodsman.

24) "I just served my country and held on."

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Richard Henry Gilbert describes his experiences in the Philippines prior to and during the early part of World War II. He also explains his life in a Japanese prisoner of war camp.

25) "I longed to run for political office and be elected." Richard Soash, Part 2

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Richard Soash talks about why he choose politics as a profession, the duties and responsibilities that came along with that decision, and potential future bills he hopes to help pass.

26) "I make wine out of the naturals"

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Dave Hoefer explains the process of making wine. Includes a recipe for chokecherry wine.

27) "I seldom meet people in theater I don't like."

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Various community members describe theatre in Steamboat Springs and discuss the Steamboat Repertory Theatre.

28) "I take a pleasure in that."

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Ordway Mellen describes his father, William "Sandy" Mellen's career as a scout for the U.S. Army and a rancher and his own life on the Mellen Ranch in Coalmont, Colorado.

29) "If I had another 40 year hitch."

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Bob Gay recalls ranching life in Pleasant Valley.

30) "In my book, the trophy hunter is a real sportsman."

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Floyd Montgomery describes his interest in bronze sculpting, taxidermy and trophy hunting.

31) "In twenty years we'll think these days were really great." Jim Hicks

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Colorado Division of Wildlife officer Jim Hicks describes his work as a "law enforcement officer" and the changes he has seen over the years that affect local wildlife populations.

32) "It was all elbows and grease then"

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

33) "It was just hard-nosed football"

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Glenn Werner, Henry Zehner, Tom Southall and Mark Drake discuss their experiences winning the 1929 and 1979 football state championships.

34) "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.

35) "No Guts - No Glory!"

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Skydiving instructors Jan McNeal and Dave Wallace explain the basics of skydiving and Michael Blackett and Jake Schwan describe their skydiving experiences.

36) "Of old homes, old names, and old splendors." Cyrano de Bergerac.

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Details about the founding of the Tread of Pioneers Museum and stories about the collection are provided through interviews with Irene Padgett and Jim Stanko.

37) "Older men declare war. But it is youth that must fight and die." Herbert Hoover - 1944

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Brigadier General Robin Olds discusses his 30 year career in the military and his thoughts on the Vietnam War.

38) "Our main goal isn't to get rich off any of this, but to be able to stay on the ranch."

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Patsy Scherar speaks about outfitting, hunting, and ranching on the Sunset Ranch in Routt County, Colorado, and what it take to make it profitable.

39) "Professional Freestyle Skiing"

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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.

40) "Saddlery used to be a very secretive trade"

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Pete Gorrell discusses the art and craft of saddle making, a dying trade.

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