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December 27, 2011 Dancing has been part of Danielle Trujillo's* life since she was a little girl. Now her happy feet are taking her to England, where the Cañon City High School sophomore varsity dancer will perform Sunday in the world famous London New Year's Day Parade. Trujillo, 15, is one of more than 500 high school cheerleaders and dancers from across the U.S. who danced their way into the hearts of officials who selected students to perform in the parade. The daughter of Paul and Diane Trujillo, she left Monday for the weeklong trip. "We're going to see the Tower of London, go to Windsor and we're going to see a West End show," she said. "Then, they have a New Year's Eve party for us, and the biggest thing is dancing in the New Year's Day Parade." * Starpoint Note Danielle is the daughter of Starpoint Employees Paul and Diane Trujillo. |
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Starpoint thanks local businesses for recent help Starpoint would like to sincerely thank the following businesses and their employees for the expedient service during the collapse of a drainage system at one of our homes for adults with developmental disabilities: Lippis Excavating, Canon City and River Valley Plumbing, Florence both of whom pushed back other projects to replace our entire drainage line. The quick response and completion limited the time our residents had to be displaced from their home. During the coldest weather of the season these two businesses were steadfast in completing the task. The dedication they displayed to help us with the least amount of inconvenience was much appreciated. This show of support is the perfect example of Starpoint’s mission: Partnering with individuals, families and the community… enriching lives… realizing dreams. Again, our thanks to you!! Starpoint staff and residents
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When it's time for the mighty Florence Huskies to kickoff every Friday night, you can be sure team manager Kyle Grove is on the sidelines encouraging the players and pumping up the fans. Grove, 24, has helped the team and coaching staff for 10 years doing a variety of tasks. Fueling the team spirit both off and on the field may be one of his favorite duties...When he is not on the field or at work, Grove enjoys spending time at Starpoint's Life Skills Center, and when football season winds down, he participates in softball, soccer and basketball with Special Olympics. Grove lives in Penrose with his parents, Scott and Lisa Grove, and has an older sister, Lashell, who lives in Texas. He also enjoys spending weekends with his grandmother in Colorado Springs, cooking breakfast for her and taking care of her yard.
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November 21, 2011 Donations and race entry fees from the Autumn Color Run in Buena Vista Sept. 17 allowed race organizers to donate $5,150 to local groups who assisted with the event. Starpoint of Salida received a check for $4,000 from race director Mark Krasnow Oct. 17. Chaffee County Boys and Girls Club received $950 and Buena Vista Boy Scout Troop 67 received $200. Krasnow said, "2011 was a great year for the Autumn Color Run. We had our first full marathon, sold out the full and half marathons, expanded our base of local sponsors and enjoyed another beautiful day running in the mountains."
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Salida Strikers Bowling team competed at Southeastern Area Special Olympics Competition October 29th and 30th in Pueblo. Front row: Coaches Jeamie Faucheux and Kerri Arellano The Strikers thanked everyone who contributed to their success.
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October 24, 2011 The Starpoint consumers, families, staff and volunteers would like to thank the Sunflower Insurance Group Rim to Rim (R2R) 10k/5k Race participants and sponsors for supporting the 2nd Annual R2R Run which is turning into a Fremont County fall classic. A record number 276 registered runners faced blue skies, chilly temperatures and a warming sun at 8:30 am on October 1 at the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park parking lot. The out and back courses with rolling hills among pinon and junipers were a challenge but the ¼ mile straight and level finish made it all worthwhile for the $9,000+ gross proceeds. Cash and in kind sponsors included title sponsors Sunflower Insurance Group and , Royal Gorge Bridge & Park. Other sponsors were Comcast, Fremont County Tourism Council, Big O Tires, PaPa Murphy’s Pizza, Ages of Eve, Hibbett’s Sporting Goods, Pizza Madness, Royal Gorge Brewing, Lincoln Park Fitness, KWIK Stop, and Canon National Bank. A new silent auction item was an overnight gift certificate for 4 at the RGB & P Big Horn Lodge with park and ride admissions courtesy of RGB &P. Additional door prizes were furnished by Pizza Madness, Royal Gorge Brewing, Echo Canyon Rafting, Red Star World Wear, Chili’s Bar & Grill, The winery, Good Thyme Café, Pure Massage and Bodyworks, Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Chad Austin Online Fitness and Aspen Meadows Soaps and Bath and Hibbett’s Sports. Thanks to all of the volunteers, staff, consumers, family members, CCHS Dance Team and CCHS Cross Country Team, committee members, Fremont Adventure Recreation AND most important the 276 runners from 17 states for making this 2nd annual event “a fall classic”. Mark your calendars now and tell all of your running friends Rim to Rim 2012 – October 6, 2012. Ron Hinkle |
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October 21, 2011
A group of five Starpoint consumers from a Denver group home departed the capital city with three Starpoint staff at 5 am in order to make the trip to sit, stand and cheer the runners as they headed over the bridge on the last ¼ mile of straight and level and the finish line. Race organizers estimated that the event will gross more than $9,000 in funds for Starpoint programs and services and are already planning improvements for next year’s event, October 6, 2012. Runners comments after the race included, “Fantastic finish”, “well organized”, “friendly staff”, challenging but we will return with friends next year”, and “water, water, water”. The top three winners in all categories received a special “piece of the Gorge” as a trophy. Each year the Bridge staff replaces a number of the bridge planks and the race committee decided it would be a good memento for winners to take something more memorable home than a ribbon or medal. Each winner was given a 6”x 4’ x4” branded piece of the plank with a wood burned R2R logo on one side.
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October 11, 2011 The Cañon City School Board unanimously endorsed the upcoming bond issue for the Save Our Library Project. The 1980's library addition has a number of problems, including: leaks upstairs and on the main floor; an obsolete elevator; issues with mold, dust and radon; heating and cooling imbalances, which are difficult to regulate and expensive to use; incorrectly installed plumbing; and inadequate load bearing minimum requirements. Registered voters soon will receive a mail-in ballot asking for approval of a quarter-cent bond issue to renovate and restore the library. The tax runs 25 cents for every $100 of taxable purchase, or about $24 per year for a medium income household. The bond will sunset no later than 10 years, though many agree it may be paid off in eight years. The funds will pay for the restoration of the 1902 Carnegie Building, as well as the removal of the 1980's addition and the construction of a new, energy efficient, green addition. In other business, the board heard a presentation from Director of Special Services Kirsten Javernick, on a recently developed partnership with Blue Star Recycling, which will provide students with hands-on work experiences. The program will double as a work-study program for the district. The purpose of the program, Javernick said, is to help Cañon City Schools implement a transition program at Cañon City High School, which will provide vocational experience and opportunities for two student target groups: those who have developmental disabilities and those who experience social and emotional difficulties. "Probably within the last six years, we've really struggled with appropriate transitions for our kids that are 17 to 21 years of age," Javernick said. "We can connect those kids who have mild to moderate disabilities with SWAP. Then we have Starpoint, which is our local community center board, where we can connect kids with more severe and profound difficulties. But, we're really missing this kind of middle group here, that have disabilities, but really don't fit SWAP or with Starpoint." |
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September 28, 2011 The 27th Autumn Color Run was a smashing success. We had about 500 runners total, with a record number of participants in every race. Our first-ever full marathon was well-received, with an intimate field of 19 runners. Thanks to everyone who ran and came out to support us! The ACR is a fundraising event for Starpoint, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chaffee County, Chaffee County Mentors and the Boy Scouts. A special thanks goes out to Starpoint, the Rotary Club, the kids and leaders of the Boys & Girls Clubs, Tom Liverman and the whole Typer family for putting so much time and energy into this race. |
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The 27th Autumn Color Run Saturday was termed "a smashing success" by race director Mark Krasnow. "We had about 500 runners total, with a record number of participants in every race. Our first-ever full marathon was well received, with an intimate field of 19 runners. Thanks to everyone who ran and came out to support us!" he said in an e-mail. The Autumn Color Run is a fund-raiser for Starpoint, Boys & Girls Clubs of Chaffee County, Chaffee County Mentors and the Boy Scouts. NOTE: Starpoint Chaffee County consumers and staff provided the pasta and baked goods for the runners after the race. |
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August 25, 2011 Starpoint consumers, families, 30 vendors and merchants, participants, players and even a few ants and mosquitoes all came out winners in Starpoint’s recent sizzlin’ summer Fundraiser – Starpoint-opoly. Nearly $4,000 was raised by players participating in Starpoint’s around the block, “live” version of the popular board game, Monopoly. Kids, moms and granddads rolled a single die at each booth, collected a gift from that merchant and then walked that number of spaces they rolled to the next space. Repeating the process around the block they walked beginning at the Gibson Mansion, up 9th to Harrison, down Harrison to 10th and down 10th to Greenwood and back to the Gibson. Some folks even drew a Chance card and ended up in jail having to roll a double with two dice in order to be released. Players passed through misting stations and were able to pick up a bottle of free water along the way not to mention even Free Parking. The warm afternoon provided an opportunity on two different rounds for folks to get acquainted with news businesses in the area as well as visit with some favorite establishments. Brandan Pardue, Gibson Mansion owner after completing his first around commented, “Where else in the county can you get this number of freebies, have a good time with friends and neighbors, end up in jail and support a fantastic organization, like Starpoint”? His plastic bag was overflowing with gifts and coupons and promotional literature. Starpont’s answer to that was simple, “You can’t.” “Starpoint-opoly will become an annual event on the Fremont County Fundraising Schedule,” said Jennifer Harrigan, President of the Starpoint Foundation. Ron Hinkle, Foundation Director added, “The concept is there and we are very pleased with the inaugural event. We will upgrade and tweak the procedures as all vendors expressed an interest in returning next year.”
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| July 23, 2011 Starpoint-opoly coming July 30 Carie Canterbury Daily Record, pg 1 Go to jail. Go directly to jail. Do not pass “go.” Do not collect $200.
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Colorado State Rep. Bob Gardner (R), District 21, was recently honored with a special award by Alliance, a statewide association of community centered boards and developmental disabilities providers. Gardner, whose districts include Fremont and El Paso counties, was presented with a “Champion of Developmental Disabilities” award in recognition of his many years of championing various causes for persons with developmental disabilities. Over the last several years Gardner has sponsored a variety of legislation related to such issues in the developmental disabilities field as the waiting list for services, employment opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities and protecting individuals with developmental disabilities from abusive care givers. Roger Jensen, Starpoint CEO who presented the award said, “Rep. Gardner is always there whenever we need anything at the Capitol. He is our go-to person for anything that concerns the welfare of individuals with developmental disabilities and the agencies that provide their services” Gardner was previously recognized as Legislator of the year by Alliance.
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When Dave Nevard, an artist from Leeds, England, met teens from Oregon and Salida at First Baptist Church recently, a mural in the stairwell at the Starpoint building, 203 E. St., resulted. Nevard said about 10-15 kids worked on the mural from June 10-17. Designed by Nevard, the mural, “A celebration of life in Salida,” was painted using acrylic exterior paint for concrete, he said. The finished work is on the Second Street side of the building. Youths from Oregon and Salida were attending the First Baptist Church Vacation Bible School. “It was a great week of two youth groups coming together and supporting community outreach, kids and service projects,” Sherry Hill of First Baptist Church said. In addition to painting the mural, youths engaged in service projects including work at Caring and Sharing and helping the elderly with cleaning and projects in the home, Nevard said. “This was a great way for young people to use creative skills and for the church to serve the community,” he said. Bill Davis, Chaffee County Starpoint director, said the effort resulted in brightening a previously bare stairwell where people leave the basement conference room. Davis said, “When the kids do these summer projects they usually pull weeds and rake leaves. This year I wanted to see what kind of creative things kids can do.”
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November 22, 2011
November 8, 2011
Brilliant blue skies, chilly temperatures and a robust and healthy attitude greeted 276 registered runners from 15 states in the Second Annual Rim to Rim Run at the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park on October 1. Ranging in age from 6 to almost 81 (his birthday was the following day!), a 40/60 split between male and female and 80% of the runners were from outside Fremont County. The fastest time for the 5k male was 18:42 and female 20:23, the 10k male was 41:33 and female came in at 48:35.
Alliance honors State Rep. Gardner