Episode 100 – Hitchhiking to a Century of Life: A Chat with 97 Year Old Jeanette “Moosie” Woodling
Moosie was born on Halloween in 1922. After being laid off from Goodyear Tire in Akron Ohio after work slowed because of the end of WWII, Jeanette decided she wanted to live and work in a national park. In 1950, Jeanette hopped on a train to start her journey out west to work at Old Faithful Lodge.
Read MoreEpisode 96 – Bringing History Alive with Kenneth Thomasma
After 12 years of working at a summer camp in Montana, Ken fell in love with the mountains. In 1977, Ken and his wife decided to make them their home and left Michigan to move out to Jackson Hole. Moving out to Jackson gave Ken the time he needed to write his first book which was inspired by the story of Sacajawea’s friend, Naya Nuki.
Read MoreEpisode 94 – Not Yet A Local with Jim Rooks
Jim’s family lineage in Jackson Hole dates back to 1905 when Roy and Frank Van Vleck left Michigan and headed west. A year later in 1906, they formed the Jackson Mercantile in what is known as the clubhouse building on the town square. Even though Jim spent most of his life in Jackson, he was born in Casper, making him just a tourist in his kid’s eyes. According to their family, no one is a local unless they are born, died, or spent at least 75 years in Jackson.
Read MoreEpisode 83 – Creating a Legacy One Haircut at a Time with Mike Randall
Mike has helped build an institution at Teton Barber Shop. After 38 years of cutting hair, Mike will be selling his share of the Teton Barber Shop and hanging up his shears.
Read MoreEpisode 80 – Being Part of the Solution with Shane Hollingsworth
Shane is a husband, father, long time Jackson local and an entrepreneur who started Tormack Custom Screen Printing. Stephan and Shane talk about growing up in Jackson Hole, being a parent, falling in and out of love with the Valley and the importance of accepting help.
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