Organizations

: Roice-Hurst Humane Society (Grand Junction, Colorado); According to oral history interviewee Lorena Alta “Lorene” (Tatlow) Roice, who helped to found the shelter along with her husband, it was the first animal shelter in Grand Junction, founded in 1963. The shelter began humbly, with a chicken coop donated by Joe Roice on the family’s land. It grew with the support of a grassroots coalition spearheaded by the Roice and Ival Hurst families. The shelter is now located at 362 28 Road, with offices at 740 Gunnison Avenue. *Some information from the Roice-Hurst website.

: Rose Mall (Cinderella City); One of the four main sections of Cinderella City. The three other main sections were Gold Mall, Shamrock Mall and Cinder Alley. The Center Court area was also known as Blue Mall.

: Ross Business College (Grand Junction, Colorado); A specialized school for Business Majors in Grand Junction, Colorado. A private college founded by Sidney Clinton "Sid" Hoel Sr. sometime in the early 1900's. Robert Ross acquired interest in the college in 1916. According to Frank Simonetti, Melvin "Pappy" Due was also involved in the college’s founding. It was located in the Public Service Building at 3rd and Main Street on the third floor. In 1939, it moved across the street. It was absorbed into Mesa College during World War II. Mr. Fitzgerald was the school’s principal, Mary Rose taught shorthand, and Mrs. Herr taught English. According to Simonetti, the school was strictly “no nonsense.” Students were expected to do their homework, attend class, and work in business.

: Rotary Club of Vail - Eagle Valley, Colorado; The Rotary Club of Vail – Eagle Valley, Colorado was chartered on 9 June 1970. This charter secured local membership into Rotary International and has anchored many community service projects over the past five decades. Founded in 1905 by attorney Paul P. Harris, the Rotary Club of Chicago emerged as Rotary International by 1912. Originally created as a fraternal organization focused on fellowship and voluntary community service, Rotary International of today boasts 35,000 clubs in over 200 counties. In 1928, an endowment fund, the Rotary Foundation, was created to ensure the continuity of its grants and scholarships. Rotary International adapts its service and grants according to community need. The motto of Rotary International is “Service Above Self.” During World War I, war relief and “peace fund drives” were its focus. In 1943, a Rotary-sponsored international conference led to the 1946 creation of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). In the aftermath of World War II, Rotary International spearheaded relief efforts for refugees and prisoners of war. Today, Rotary advocates international peace, leadership development for youth and women, support of the elderly, a healthy environment, clean water, and drug abuse prevention in addition to the eradication of hunger, illiteracy, polio and AIDS.

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