About the Author

During his thirity years of distinguished service as an educator, Richard R. Hartgraves was the recipient of the Governor's Incentive Award for outstanding education innovation, and also, Counselor of The Year for Secondary Education in Colorado. Now retired, he serves as a deacon and adult couples Sunday School Teacher for his church. Mr. Hartgraves is an accomplished woodworker, as well as, an excelent landscape artist, having won several ribbons in local art show. In addition, Mr. Hartgraves is also an avid fly fisherman.