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ft1 i 'll The Daily Sentinel Sunday, March 28, 1993 Page 7B I -J usinoss l) iographios: Hr -V 9 1943 1947 The Mortuary was first located oh Third and Main Streets, moving to South 5th Street and then to 7th Street and White Avenue. Since 1957, the building has been located at its present location at 1250 East Sherwood Drive. In 1986, the mortuary installed a crematory making it one of the most modern, full-service mortuaries in the area. environmental law, personal injury, domestic relations, criminal, real estate, and a wide variety of probate matters. The firm has traditionally represented many companies in the natural resources area, and maintains an institutional practice with school districts and colleges, Medical and Health organizations, special improvement districts, irrigation companies, and conservancy districts.

Prinster, in the late 1800's as he opened a meat market ia the small town of La Junta, Colorado. Mr. Prinster encouraged his sons to follow in his footsteps and told them of the opportunity in Grand Junction. The first City Market opened in 1924 at the comer of Fifth and Main. Today there are 32 City Markets and 4 Circle Super Stores in Western Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and Shiprock, New Mexico.

City Market provides over 4,000 jobs in stores, warehouses and offices. City Market is deeply involved in each community with recycling, community projects and non-profit organizations. Management and employees alike devote many hours of volunteer time to worthwhile ijects. Ve continue to believe that the tradition of excellence is in customer service, attractive and clean stores. The future of City Market is very bright indeed.

1929 rOU tinn L. Cook Jewelers, Inc. 418 Main Street Grand Junction, CO L. Cook Jewelry was founded in 1929 by Sam and Bessie Sedalnick (Cook). Bessie's brother, Louis Cook, helped Sam and Bessie the business started, hence name, L.

Cook. In 1944, Sam and Bessie's daughter, Merian, and her husband Burt Rosenthal, joined them in the business to help run it. In 1975, their son, Dan Rosenthal, joined the business and is the manager of the store today. L. Cook Jewelry is the oldest jewelry store in Grand Junction that is still owned and managed by the same family today.

L. Cook Jewelry is a full line, full service jewelry store featuring fine diamond jewelry, colored gemstones, pearls, watches, MKT fold jewelry and designer jewelry. xclusive designer names include John Antencio and Michael Boillot. L. Cook Jewelry also provides a complete bridal registry department, offering fine china, crystal and flatware as well as fine quality giftware for the entire wedding party.

In addition to their complete jewelry and watch repair department, L. Cook Jewelry features custom jewelry design ana jewelry appraisals by graduate gemologists. For 64 years, L. Cook Jewelry has maintained the highest ethical standards while providing exemplary customer service and satisfaction. For all of your fine jewelry needs L.

Cook Jewelry. 1933 Calvary Bible Church 629 27V4 Road Grand Junction, CO Calvary Bible Church began in 1946 with a Bible Class which met for two years and then moved into a used Army Chapel which was moved and remodeled here in Grand Junction from Peterson Field near Colorado Springs. Over 40 years later in 1988 fire destroyed this building. Because of crowded conditions and limited parking the congregation decided to rebuild at a new location at 629 272 Road. The Lord has blessed in this and His Word continues to be the center of all programs and ministries.

Call the Church Office at 242-9121 for times and details. Community Hospital 2021 N. 12th Street Grand Junction, CO Community Hospital, an accredited 78-bed full service hospital, helps to provide the residents of Western Colorado and Eastern Utah swith the highest quality of health care services. We are dedicated to the pursuit of excellence and progress in providing new levels of quality patient service. As a community owned hospital, through the combined efforts of our Board of Trustees, Medical Staff, employee team and dedicated volunteers, we are able to keep pace with technology while providing the personal, individualized care only a smaller medical facility can.

At Community Hospital the quest to provide exemplary medical care has led to the development of services that offer the most current in technology, patient-centered care and convenience in the area. Though just words, the phrase "Centers of Excellence" is used to identify and describe areas of the hospital that are dedicated to enhancing and improving the quality of each individual patients life. These Centers include: our distinctive Birthing Center, the area's first dedicated Day Surgery Center, the Breast Care Center, PsycHealth Center, with its team of multi-disciplinary mental health professionals, The Emergency Care Center, Weight Management Clinic, Consumer Health Library, and the leader in Occupational Medicine the, "Health Options" Program. Community Hospital THE SCIENCE OF MEDICINE THE ART OF CARING. Caring not only for those we medically serve, but caring for the community we live in.

West Star Aviation 796 Heritage Way CO Grand Junction, In May of 1987 the assets of Monarch Aviation, an aviation aircraft sales, -charter, and avionics were purchased by the Buescher family of Grand Junction and incorporated under the name West Star Aviation. West Star Aviation has since expanded its service authorizations to include, a Cessna Service Center, an Allied-Signal Major Service Center for TPE331 engines, a Ryder Aviall Service Center, an Airwork Service Center, and a Continental EnginesParts distributorship. On January 1, 1988, an aircraft piston engine remanufacturing business was established. In March of 1990, an aircraft leasing business was formed to negotiate contracts for aircraft and aircraft equipment. An aircraft paint and interior completion facility was added in February ofJ992.

This facility allows West rarr to offer new paint and custom interior refurbishment on all types of private and corporate aircraft. In early 1992, West Star received FAA approval to install Garrett TPE331-10 engines on Cessna Conquest II turboprop aircraft. This modification program is being marketed internationally, with over $8 million in orders completed to date. In January of 1993, West Star merged its five a Junction-based companies into one consolidated company. The newly-merged company totals over ISO employees with projected gross revenues ot $30 million in 1993.

1911 Dixon Paper Company 1423 Fourth Avenue Grand Junction, CO From small beginnings in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Dixon Paper Company has become the major distributor of paper and allied products in the Rocky Mountain Region. Their first office on the Western Slope was in a rented warehouse on South Avenue. In February of 1980 they moved to their current location at 1423 Fourth Avenue, Grand Junction. From this modern facility the Dixon team of employees strive to provide fast, knowledgeable, quality service to all of their customers. While the name might be Dixon Paper they distribute much more.

From photographic systems fro film to packaging systems from envelopes to floppy discs, Dixon has wnat it takes to service their customers in Western Colorado, "Dixon Delivers" is not just their motto, it is the way they do business. 1914 OLORADO-CHRIST1AM iunivp.rsitv Colorado Christian University 2412 Ute Avenue Grand Junction, CO Although Colorado Christian University is not new to Colorado, having been established in 1914, the western slope center is. CCU, acquiring its radio outreach KJOL, came to Grand Junction in 1985, and in 1991 the University began offering a B.S. degree in the Management of Human Resources. CCU is fully accredited with North Central Assn, of Colleges and Schools and is recognized as a leader in the adult continuing education field.

In addition to the undergraduate degree program, CCU offers teacher recertification courses open to the general public. The faculty and staff welcome inquiries, and, information is available on the various programs and ministries of the University. 1915 Colorado Compensation Insurance Authority 222 S. 6th Grand Junction, CO The State Compensation Insurance Fund was established in 1915 with the task of providing insurance to compensate injured employees. Before the fund was established, injured workers had to take employers to court in order to collect.

The company became independent of the state in 1987, changing to quasi-public entity, enabling it to respond to the rapidly changing insurance industry. Except for start-up funding from the state in 1915, CCIA has always operated on income from earned premium and interest on investments. Today, CCIA writes more than $280 million in premiums annually It is the largest workers' compensation carrier in Colorado, writing insurance for about businesses throughout the state and employing 540 workers. 1924 City Market 105 W. Colorado Grand Junction, CO City Market began as the dream of an Austrian immigrant, Joseph F.

Claire's Auto Service 524 Pitkin Avenue Grand Junction, CO Claire's Auto Service Company has been in business for over 50 years specializing in complete auto repairs, including rear and front wheel alignment, engine work, and "on vehicle" wheel balancing. Claire's motto is "there is no truck too big or car too small, foreign and domestic, for our Present management consists of Dave Martinez, Rudy Herrera and Kal Kalvar. Claire's mechanics are well known throughout the community for their honesty and excellence in their performance of all repairs. 1946 REALTORS CS Better lYHomes. Bray Co.

Realtors Better Homes and Gardens 1015 N. 7th Street Grand Junction, CO 242-3647 Bray Commercial Property Management 225 N. 5th Street, Suite 1020 241-2909 Bray Co. Realtors Better Homes and Gardens was founded in 1946 by Sherman R. Bray.

Presently W. R. "Bob" Bray is Chairman, and Robert L. Bray, President, C. P.

(Buzz) Moore is Sales Manager and Mariann Novack is the Commercial Division Manager. Two offices are located in Mesa County with an additional office in Glenwood Springs. Additionally Bray staffs a Real Estate Information Center in the Mesa iMall Shopping Center. Bray Company specializes in areas of residential ana commercial Brokerage with over 70 agents and 22 employees between the 3 offices. Property Management oversees the management of 500 residential and commercial units, which includes its own full service in-house maintenance staff.

The firm is also involved in residential land development in Mesa County. Bank One Western Colorado, N.A. Fruita Banking Center 141 N. Park Square Fruita, CO Bank One, Western Colorado, N.A. opened its doors in April, 1946, as Fruita State Bank, largely due to the efforts of A.

J. Little, a Denver banker who had come to Fruita. Mr. Little, together with various groups, sold some $32,500 worth of stock to local people. A board of directors was set up with Gilbert Miller as first president of-the bank and Emmett Elizondo as vice-president of the board.

Mr. Little was named assistant cashier and secretary of the board, and it was he who actually ran the new bank. Fruita State Bank's first home was in the building now occupied by the Fruita Chamber of Commerce. In those days the building had tall windows which looked out on Circle.Park and onto East Aspen. In November, 1971, -the bank moved to its present location at 141 North Park Square.

In 1981, Fruita State Bank became a part of Affiliated Bank Shares of Colorado. In November, 1992, Banc One Corporation acquired Affiliated Bankshares of Inc. Fruita State Bank is now one of six banking centers that make up Bank One, Western Colorado, N.A., a one hundred eighty million dollar (and growing) organization serving the western slope. Current Banking Center president. Bob Stewart, said this affiliation with BANC ONE will enable us to serve the Fruita Community and customers on a much broader scale.

Stewart emphasized that a local Advisory Board and Community Advisory Council helps to keep Bank One, I ruita Banking Center, focused on the community's financial needs. Cordray Sewer Service DBA Roto-Rooter 266 27 Road Grand Junction, CO Cordray Sewer Service is Mesa County's only authorized Roto-Rooter Franchise. Roto-Rooter is the nation's oldest, largest and most experienced sewer service. In July 1947 John Cordray established Roto-Rooter in Mesa County. Mr.

Cordray operated the business for 20 years. In 1967 Leo Warren purchased the business. During the years Mr. Warren operated the business it expanded to include not only cleaning household drains but also pumping septic tanks, servicing ana installing septic systems, irrigation systems and water lines. In 1984 Mr.

Warren retired and the business was sold to his daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Lowell Huscusson. We now employ 10 full time employees. Our Servicemen are radio-dispatched and we offer prompt, courteous service. We also provide free estimates on new sewer lines, leach fields, water lines and irrigation systems. We can save you money many times by repairing your existing systems rather than replacing them.

Remember, "Away Go Troubles Down the Drain" when you call Roto-Rooter. Thank you Grand Junction for 45 years. We appreciate your confidence in us. We will continue to do our best for you. 1949 Mountain Message and Pager Service 812 Rood Ave.

Grand Junction, CO Since established in 1949 there have been many changes in the answering service industry from the plug in cord boards to the computerized systems we now have. In the 2 years we have owned the business we have expanded the services offered to the small and home based business as well as major corporations. We have started our own paging service with our towers on mountain tops for greater coverage areas, and immediate expansion plans into nearby cities. Join with us to help your business grow with our extensive services and our professional telephone secretaries. How much business do you lose by hang ups on your answering machine? Remember your competition gets the call when your phone does not get answered! Colorado Caterpillar Dealer Wagner Equipment Co.

(Grand Junction Branch) 2882 1-70 Business Loop Grand Junction, CO 242-2834 Boasting a large modem facility that includes a separate shop dedicated to truck engine repair, ipment Grand Junction branen is well prepared to serve their customers' heavy equipment and truck engine needs. Tne location is easy to access and-offers simple machine loading and unloading. For 44 years, area contractors, miners, farmers and other users Tf Caterpillar equipment have come to Wagner Equipment Co. for sales ana rentals of Cat machines. They also have relied on the people there for expert service, genuine Cat replacement parts and friendly, sound advice about their machines.

Today, the store is a source for sales, rentals and service of not only Cat earthmoving machines, but also lift trucks, generator sets, air compressors, and material handling equipment. Wagner has earned a reputation for solid, dependable service, and strives to always put customers first. It has fully-equipped shops for both earthmoving equipment and. truck engine repair, and has a well-stocked parts department. Tom Catt oversees operations at the facility, while Terry Jameson handle's sales and rentals.

1937 Johnsons House of Flowers 1350 North Avenue Grand Junction, CO 1993 marks the 56th anniversary of Johnsons House of Flowers, the oldest business on North Avenue. The greenhouses were built in 1938 and the original shop was built by Stephen Johnson Sr. and Steve Jr. in 1940. At that time North Avenue was the highway to Palisade.

A phone directory showed 17 listings for all of North Avenue. Mesa College and Martins Mortuary were still downtown. With no fence around Lincoln Park, deer were even seen crossing North Avenue. With 22,000 square feet of greenhouse space immediately adjacent to their shop Johnsons can grow about 90 of all flowers sold. By controlling with loving care every phase of growing, harvesting, handling, designing and delivery they consistently provide a superbly beautiful, long-lasing floral product.

In 1982 Johnsons replaced the original Old English-style shop with a 5,000 square foot structure at the same location. This is undoubtedly one of the most efficient, modern and strikingly beautiful retail shops in our state. Johnsons is the oldest FTD florist in Colorado, since 1920 in Montrose and Grand Junction. FTD sales rank them in the top 600 florists out of 23,000 members the top In addition to growing and selling cut flowers, blooming and foliage plants, Johnsons Garden Center provides a complete selection of plants and supplies for the home garden. As always the emphasis is on high quality and best varieties.

Johnsons House of Flowers is owned by Steve Johnson, Rich and Betty Emerson. They employ 18 people. Rio Grande Federal Credit Union 536 Ouray Ave. Grand Junction, CO The Rio Grande Federal Credit Union was chartered in 1940 to serve employees of the Denver Rio Grande Western Railroad. From its beginnings in the basement of a local home, to its present location north of the library, its philosophy has been "people helping The Credit Union offers many financial services, such as loans, savings, cd's, and checking accounts.

All deposits are backed by an agency of the Government. The Credit Union has 16 million dollars in assets, serves-nearly 35(X) members, and employs a full-time staff of eight people. 1942 Red Crawford's Inc. 241 South 14th Street Grand Junction, CO Red Crawford's (RCI) was founded in 1942 by Milton "Red" Crawford. The present owners Don Wright and Jon Hiebert, both natives of Grand Junction and long time employees of RCI, took over the company in 1976.

RCI is the largest independently owned Motorola Service Station (MSS) and two-way serviat company that services mobile radiusarid bases throughout most of Western Colorado. In 1991 RCI became a full-line Motorola Dealer and an Agent for U.S. West Cellular. They carry a full line of mobile phones which they sell or rent on their sister company Colorado West Mobile Phone's wide area system that provides mobile phone service. Among their many customers are oil and drilling companies, ski areas, ranchers, farmers, local and federal government agencies, fire departments and power companies.

Nelson, Hoskin Farina, P.C. Attorneys at Law 200 Grand Avenue Suite 400 Grand Junction, CO Nelson, Hoskin Farina has experienced continuous today is the largest law firm in Western Colorado. The firm proudly traces its history back more than 60 years to pne of the first law partnerships established in Western Colorado. Members and former members of the firm have served in the Mesa County District Attorneys office as well as on the Colorado Supreme Court, the Colorado Bar Association, the Colorado Board of Examiners, the Mesa County Bar Association, the Board of Directors of School District No. 51.

Individually, they have also been actively involved in many community activities, including the Mesa County Economic Development Council, Chamber of Commerce, Museum of Western Colorado, Grand Junction Symphony, the Western Colorado Center of the Mesa State College, Mesa State College Foundation, and St. Mary's Hospital. For many years, the firm's offices were in the old First National Bank Building in downtown Grand Junction. In 1983, the firm moved to its current location in the Colorado National Bank Building at Second and Grand Nelson, Hoskin Farina is engaged in the general practice of law, and represents individuals and companies in the areas of business' and commercial law, labor and employment, banking,.