Organizations

: Smithsonian Institution; A group of museums and research centers administered by the Government of the United States.

: Sociology, Department of, Fort Lewis College; Department of Sociology at Fort Lewis College, Durango, Colorado.

: Soup Eaters (Grand Junction, Colorado); A Depression era organization that provided clothes and toys for poor and minority children at Christmas, and meals for people in need. It was organized by Al Look, advertising agent and columnist for The Daily Sentinel newspaper and backed by Walter Walker, publisher of the Sentinel. The group staged fundraising events at the Avalon Theater, the Mile-Away Dance Hall and other locations. Look arranged to buy gifts for children at cost by buying merchandise from downtown businesses after they closed on Christmas Eve. He and other volunteers worked until 2 or 3 in the morning, selecting toys appropriate for each child. The Soup Eaters also accepted donated toys, which were repaired by firemen. They then held a free motion picture event at the Avalon for the kids at 10 am on Christmas Day. The last year that Look organized the event, around 1900 kids attended. The Kiwanis Club took the event over, but only ran it for about three years before they dropped it due to an inability to manage such a large and popular happening. *Photo courtesy of the Museums of Western Colorado.

: South Arkansas Fire Protection District (Salida, Colo.); South Arkansas Fire Protection District was founded in the early 1960's by the head of the Masonic Order, George W. Koenig. George was a prominent public figure and enjoyed working in and being a part of the community. Around 1963, or 1965, a fire outside of the city limits spurred a local controversy. The Salida City Council declared that areas not within the city limits were not entitled to any form of fire protection. At the time, Mr. Koenig lived across the highway and outside of the Salida city limits. Motivated by the need to protect his family and his investments, George organized a group of friends and neighbors. With the help of Fire Chief Woody Bennett, managed to annex the outlying areas of the city and form their own district. As a result, the South Arkansas Fire District was formed. Koenig continued to generate money for S.A.F.P.D. and eventually purchased and remodeled the Skelly Service Station next to the First Street Cafe. With the money he raised, they were also able to order a new fire truck. George was then made President of S.A.F.P.D. He continued to put his energy and resources into the District, purchasing new and necessary equipment and maintaining the building. The result of his efforts can be seen at work today, protecting Salida and keeping her citizens safe.

: Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District; Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District (District) is proud of its ongoing water conservation program. As a regional water provider, it is the District’s responsibility to show stewardship in water conservation and promote efficient use of this valuable resource. The District has continually expanded these efforts by adding both programs and staff to carry-out the programs.

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