Schools -- Colorado -- Routt County.
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George Sauer reflects on his career in education and discusses his role as superintendent.
2) Bob Gilbert
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Robert James "Bob' Gilbert describes his upbringing in Routt County and Denver. After serving time in World War II, Bob retured to Oak Creek where he worked on automobile bodies and repairs.
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Sharon (Wandell) Clever describes the lives of Routt County pioneers Henry and Calla Appel and their son and daughter-in-law William and Marianne Appel.
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Richard Soash describes his experiences growing up in rural Routt County focusing on his education. He goes on to talk about changes in society and people's reactions to change.
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Pioneer Frances (May) Dorr Wheeler describes growing up and raising a family in rural Routt County. She also explains her philosophy of life. Included are three of her original poems.
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Zella Mae Williams describes her career as a teacher in early 20th century Routt County.
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The history of Routt County schools is explored through interviews with several Routt County residents.
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John Abner "Doc" Utterback Jr. describes his life growing up in Routt County and voices his opinions on a variety of topics including changing values, music, education and community development in Routt County.
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Wayne Whitecotton describes growing up on a Routt County ranch in the early 20th century. After leaving school at age 13, Wayne made a living as a rancher and coal miner supplementing his food supply by hunting and trapping. He served with General Patton in World War II.
Other contributors to this article include Shane Jacobs and Russell Snowden.
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Vernon Summer describes the early days of the Routt County community of Sidney and his family's part in the growth of the community.
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Hazel Nelson tells her life story about growing up on a homestead along Cow Creek and spending her adulthood in Steamboat Springs.
13) Aldis Klumker
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Aldis Klumker describes his early life in rural Routt County and his time in the United States Army during the Pacific campaign in World War II. After the war Aldis had many jobs around Routt County including owning two cafes, Skee Inn Cafe and Town House Cafe. His interest in softball was recognized by the City of Steamboat Springs which named Klumker Field in his honor.
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Elaine Gay describes her life growing up during the Depression in Routt County and her married life at the Green Creek Ranch in Pleasant Valley.
15) Albert Hitchens
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Albert Hitchens and three of his adult children describe the 1884 origins of the Hitchens family ranch and life as a ranching family. The Hitchens are the longest continuous ranching family in Routt County. The family operated the post office in Pool, Colorado and later in Milner, Colorado.
