KOTO in the 1980's

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KOTO Radio: New Telluride Council Members: Brian Peters & Randy Brown
A KOTO Radio show, in Telluride, Colorado, that aired April 13, 1987. Virginia Egger, assistant town manager, interviews Brian Peters and Randy Brown about what they plan on doing to help improve Telluride, while on town council. Supported in part by an award from the Colorado Historical Records Advisory Board, through funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), National Archives Records Administration.
KOTO Radio: New Town Planner, Amy Levek
A KOTO Radio show, from Telluride, Colorado, broadcast March 30, 1987. Gary Hickcox interviews Amy Levek, the new town planner for Telluride. Length is about 30 minutes. Supported in part by an award from the Colorado Historical Records Advisory Board, through funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), National Archives Records Administration.
KOTO Radio: Public Commentaries, Part I
A KOTO radio show, in Telluride, Colorado. Dates of the tracks vary, and most tracks were approximately 1983 or 1984. This is part I of public commentaries and opinions. Total length is about 1 hour 15 minutes. Tracks include: 1. Dance registration with Jeri McAndrews. 2. Food Coop report with Mary Cal Hollis. 3. Linda Miller on the upcoming election. 4. Joe Crain: clean-up Telluride. 5. Mike Farrell on the San Juan race to raise funds for skiers. 6. Bruce Bennett on pre-school screenings. 7. Allen Gerstle on the upcoming election. 8. Mary Joe Shillaci on the upcoming election. 9. Bob Brickell for the Telluride Council for Arts & Humanities, promoting the Say Goodnight Gracie production. 10. Phil Hayden on town growth and on voting no to building the airport. 11. Helen Salirn: vote no to building the airport. 12. Jerry Greene on the Telluride capital improvement fund. 13. Susanne Pilkerton on the concert at the Sheridan Opera House. 14. Josephine on the upcoming dance concert at the elementary school. 15. John Kavchar explaining why he is against the building of the airport. 16. Terry Tice on the difference in politicians and candidates in the upcoming election. 17. Jerry Greene on a meeting to discuss the candidates in the upcoming election. 18. Jim Pettegrew on the Telluride Nordic center ski classes. 19. Tad Craig promoting the high school basketball games. 20. Dan Woodard running for county commissioner. 21. Mary Cal Hollis advertising the upcoming San Miguel Power Association meeting. 22. Linda Miller telling residents to vote no on the increase in a marketing fee. 23. Diane Abelson asking voters to vote no on number 4, which has to do with small business taxes. 24. Jamie McGinn arguing public funds have been wasted on the hanging flowers on Main Street. 25. Jerry Greene on the capital improvement fund ballad issue. 26. Pam Conklin on the marketing fee ballad issue. 27. Jim Pettegrew on the cross-country ski race. 28. Bob Brickell on the Telluride dance workshops. 29. Micheal Pines on candidate John Misetick. 30. Jerry Greene on the purchase of homes in Mountain Village, the ski area and the building of the gondola. Supported in part by an award from the Colorado Historical Records Advisory Board, through funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), National Archives Records Administration.
KOTO Radio: Public Commentaries, Part II
A KOTO radio show, in Telluride, Colorado. Dates of the tracks vary, and most tracks were approximately 1983. Linda Miller on3 or 1984. This is part two of public commentaries and opinions. Total length is about 1 hour 12 minutes. Tracks include: 1. Art Goodtimes on the upcoming election ballad: public funding. 2. Dave Whillaw on the upcoming election ballad: capital improvement fund for a pool. 3. Wayno Urdonas regarding the TELCO half day lift ticket prices. 4. Jim Pettegrew encouraging people to register to vote. 5. Art Goodtimes on the 10th annual film festival. 6. Luke Price on the upcoming election candidates. 7. Jack Carey on the hang gliding festival. 8. Donna Fernald on the Sheridan Opera House shows. 9. Terry Tice on election ballad issues. 10. Jim Pettegrew on election ballad issues. 11. Ken Anderson on election ballad issues. 12. Mike Farrell thankful for ski race success. 13. Bob Brickell: TCAH's annual meeting. 14. Nick Kirsh: election ballad issues. 15. Margaret Hatcher on an upcoming school event. 16. Wendy Brooks announcing Telluride Academy's workshops. 17. John Micetic: the capital improvement ballad issue. 18. Rod Templin: Wizard of Oz production at the Sheridan Opera House. 19. Nick Kirsh with the environmental committee ordinance, speaking about the burning of coal/wood. 20. Jim Pettegrew: TELCO's hard rock festival. 21. Allen Gerstle on the transit company's ballad issue. 22. Jim Pettegrew on Telluride's Nordic Center's cross-country race. 23. Bob Brickell with the Telluride Council for Arts and Humanities, upcoming auction. 24. Brandt Garber on the Sheridan Opera House shows. 25. Jim Bedford announcing the Sheridan Opera House concerts. 26. TCRA on tourism. 27. Janic Zink on the real estate tax ballad issue. 28. Art Goodtimes with the San Miguel Historical Society on the museum ballad. 29. Jim Bedford on supporting the arts and upcoming Sheridan Opera House shows. 30. Lynn Rae Lowe on Telluride as a community... How does Telluride's economy survive? With festivals. 31. Art Goodtimes with a dance performance review. Supported in part by an award from the Colorado Historical Records Advisory Board, through funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), National Archives Records Administration.
KOTO Radio: Rasta Stevie interviews Neon Prophet with Jamie Serrito and David
A KOTO Radio show, called Rasta Stevie interviews Neon Prophet with Jamie Serrito and David, that aired June 13, 1987. Lots of music, the interview, followed by a toast. Total length is 25 minutes. Supported in part by an award from the Colorado Historical Records Advisory Board, through funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), National Archives Records Administration.
KOTO Radio: Rebel Rockers interviewed by Rasta Stevie
A KOTO Radio show, in Telluride, Colorado, from March 20, 1987. Rasta Stevie interviews the Rebel Rockers group, a popular reggae band from California. Recording length is 30 minutes. Supported in part by an award from the Colorado Historical Records Advisory Board, through funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), National Archives Records Administration.
KOTO Radio: Showdown at the Sheridan Hotel (Political Debates)
A KOTO Radio show, called Showdown at the Sheridan, in which candidates are running for Telluride Town Council. The date of this recording is April 5, 1982. This debate takes place at the Sheridan Hotel, in Telluride, Colorado. Unfortunately, the recording is damaged about 18 minutes into the recording until about 33 minutes. Candidates mentioned are Mavis (last name unknown), Jerry Greene, Lael Fruen, Terry Tice, Lynn Rae-Lowe, and others. Topics discussed include town growth (pros and cons), the fireplace ordinance, TELCO, etc. This recording takes place while candidates are drinking and is very entertaining to listen to. Supported in part by an award from the Colorado Historical Records Advisory Board, through funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), National Archives Records Administration.
KOTO Radio: Straight Talk: Affordable Housing
A KOTO Radio show, in Telluride, Colorado, called Straight Talk: Affordable housing. Aired January 29, 1987, and Jim Davidson interviews Tony Daranyi, Barry Tharpe, and George Greenbank about Telluride's limited affordable housing. Length is about 23 minutes long. Supported in part by an award from the Colorado Historical Records Advisory Board, through funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), National Archives Records Administration.
KOTO Radio: Straight Talk: Economic Diversification
A KOTO Radio show, called Straight Talk, Economic Diversification, in which Terry Tice interviews members of the Economic Development and Diversification Task Force (EDD): Judi Kiernan, Don LaChowski, and Steve Kennedy. The EDD committee's goal is to enhance the economic well-being of Telluride by the retention, support, expansion of local businesses and to attract more businesses to the area. Is there economic hope for Telluride beyond the tourist industry? One idea is to have Telluride host conferences. Another is to offer more jobs and different types of businesses so that people can re-locate to Telluride. For example, a digital software company and a winery were considering setting up businesses in Telluride. The recording is about 35 minutes long. Supported in part by an award from the Colorado Historical Records Advisory Board, through funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), National Archives Records Administration.
KOTO Radio: Straight Talk: Grateful Dead in Telluride: Pro & Con
A KOTO Radio show, in Telluride, Colorado, called Straight Talk: Grateful Dead in Telluride: Pro & Con. Dated 4/16/1987, the box of this recording states the host is Terry Selby, but the recording states the host is Buzz Bizarrio. Recording is about 44 minutes long. Supported in part by an award from the Colorado Historical Records Advisory Board, through funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), National Archives Records Administration.
KOTO Radio: Straight Talk: Hacky Sack
A KOTO Radio show, called Straight Talk: Hacky Sack: Pro/Con. Buzz Bizzario (Terry Selby) and Buck Lowe take local resident phone calls about the hacky sack players on main street, while a hacky sack game is going on at the KOTO studio. The date of this recording is April 23, 1987. Marshall Hank Smith has been cracking down on people playing hacky sack on Main Street in Telluride because pedestrians have been complaining that they have to walk into the street to avoid the hacky sackers. The hacky sackers have also been blocking cars. So, Marshall Smith has told these sackers to move off of Main Street or they will be fined. Stephanie (one of the hacky sackers playing during this broadcaster makes her case by saying that the players have to play on Main Street because there is no other area in town that is clear of mud and snow and that the players do play in the town park when there is no ice/mud. She also believes it's not fair to tell someone how to use their feet. Allan Gerstle calls in to say he is concerned about his children having to walk into the street to avoid the sackers. Stephanie responds that no one has been hurt. Everyone does seem to agree that the Town of Telluride needs to create a space for these hacky sackers to play. Another sacker comments that they would be happy to move because pedestrians are just as much of a nuisance to them as they are to the pedestrians. Another caller calls in and asks why the players always have to play near the crowds, such as near the post office and the court house? While no sackers answer this question, they agree that an ideal place would be one with no snow that is flat. From another caller, they agree that Pacific street is not a good place, as the side walks are not large enough. Another couple of callers (including Michael Johnson) are pro-hacky sack, saying that they enjoy watching the game. Jay and another couple of callers agree and says that hacky sack is productive and they like seeing people being active. Finally, a hacky sack caller says that the best place to play is in Elks Park, but a building is being built there, so this will no longer serve as a good place to play. Supported in part by an award from the Colorado Historical Records Advisory Board, through funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), National Archives Records Administration
KOTO Radio: Straight Talk: Hank Smith reviews his career
A KOTO Radio program, in Telluride, Colorado, called Straight Talk. Terry Tice interviews Hank Smith after Smith announced his resignation. Hank Smith was the Telluride marshal for 10 years. Date is May 26, 1988, length is about 35 minutes. Supported in part by an award from the Colorado Historical Records Advisory Board, through funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), National Archives Records Administration.

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