“I just hit greens in regulation and my putting was solid today and I was hitting fairways It was an all-around solid day,” said Williams who won the first 18-hole stroke-play tournament in his career “I just had to calculate different yardages because of the weather so it’s just little things you have to focus on I think today’s win will boost my confidence more in my game.” The remaining three positions in the top five were all determined by scorecards Freshman Neil Parikh (77) also had a top 15 finish for the Panthers finishing in a seven-way tie for 14th place Some of the guys knew they had to work on their games over the weekend and they came back today and shot great,” said Bridgewater-Raritan head coach Ed O’Melia I think this gives them a lot of confidence Today you can tell it flipped a switch that they now believe they can compete with all of these teams because there are some great teams and some great players here to take this and win it early in the season now they are thinking we can win more tournaments down the line.” Hosted by Montgomery 19 teams (80 players) competed on the par-72 The N.J. 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Advertise with us A committee formed at the suggestion of Cherry Valley Town Supervisor Thomas Garretson began work in January to identify solutions that would allow Cherry Valley Community Health Center services to continue who is also the chair of the health center’s Board of Directors is collaborating with committee members on potential solutions to ensure that the health center remains open The health center’s annual revenue is less than the annual costs for the services The gap is estimated to be $150,000.00-$250,000.00 the health center’s expenses totaled $82,613.00 according to the Town Board meeting minutes of March 13 the Town of Cherry Valley owns the health center building at 2 Main Street maintains it and holds the Article 28 certification as a diagnostic facility from the New York State Department of Health Article 28 of the New York State Public Health Law establishes the framework for the state’s healthcare facilities “This is complicated and was set up a long time ago,” she explained “The town operates and manages the health center does the billing and receives payments for the services Bassett Healthcare Network ‘leases’ the town the staff—two nurse practitioners two nurses and two medical office assistants.” One person is employed by the town to handle the health center billing “The town takes in the revenue for services and Bassett bills the town for the staff,” Hershey said the health center has accrued a significant debt to Bassett which Hershey largely attributes to billing issues at the health center and invoicing issues at Bassett resulting in an approximately 20 percent increase in 2025 to property taxes in Cherry Valley on top of the tax dollars already covering the annual gap It is not viable for the taxpayers of the Town of Cherry Valley to continue to cover the gap The health center does not receive any outside funding or funding from any of the surrounding towns,” Hershey said The committee’s first step was to evaluate financials and services in order to determine the viability of the health center which services nearly 5,000 patients annually in the Town Board organization meeting minutes of January 09 the health center costs “roughly $800,000.00” annually representing close to a third of the town’s $2.2 million budget “This is relatively a very reasonable budget to take care of 4,800 patients,” Hershey commented Multiple generations rely on the healthcare they receive here to have the same provider who knows you and your family year after year is literally lifesaving It is so comforting to have the same person answering the phone and knowing who you are year after year,” she continued the committee’s goal is to find a partner that will help support rural healthcare and take the burden off the taxpayers of the Town of Cherry Valley who Hershey said cannot continue to fund the center The town’s annual budget is more than 60 percent higher than neighboring towns “Our biggest concern is where will patients go to get healthcare and a physical at the Bassett network is up to six months and the providers are not on long-term agreements,” she contends “Bassett absorbing 4,800 new patients would seem to be overwhelming especially given that they are currently receiving healthcare.” committee members believe Bassett Healthcare Network—the mission of which is “improving the health of our patients and the well-being of our communities”—would be the logical choice for a partner in keeping the Cherry Valley Community Health Center operational “The Bassett network surrounds Cherry Valley geographically,” Hershey said “Most of the health center patients go to Bassett for their specialty services so there is a strong relationship,” she added The Bureau of Project Management at the New York State Department of Health has suggested a solution whereby the town could enter into a management agreement with Bassett retain ownership of the health center and maintain its Article 28 certification “Bassett Medical Center would not be the owners or maintain the building but would be 100 percent responsible for the health center’s management “The New York State Department of Health is very committed to supporting rural healthcare and has developed a process for this type of situation A Certificate of Need application from Bassett Medical Center on behalf of the Cherry Valley Community Health Center would allow us to move forward The Certificate of Need application is meant to overcome any obstacle in place to enable exceptions to any barrier.” The state’s Public Health and Health Planning Council describes the Certificate of Need process as follows: “The Certificate of Need is the process set forth in Article 28 of the NYS Public Health Law in which the Public Health and Health Planning Council (PHHPC) the Commissioner of Health and the Department of Health (the Department) authorize individuals or business entities to build and/or operate certain healthcare facilities or health care services The objectives of the CON process are to promote delivery of high quality health care and ensure that services are aligned with community need The CON provides the Department of Health oversight in limiting investment in duplicate beds the town has had limited conversations with Bassett leadership in hopes of support but those talks have not been successful thus far Bassett’s hesitation to go this route may be due to the fact that the Cherry Valley Community Health Center’s financial woes are nothing new An audit report submitted to Town of Cherry Valley officials in August 2016 by the office of New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli found the health center operating deficit to be $110,559.00 in 2015 and stated the following: “Town officials told us that recent operating deficits were caused by the significant costs to upgrade medical records to an electronic system in 2013 and the retirement of a long-time medical provider in 2015 which resulted in a decrease in revenue from fewer patients being served while the position was vacant Town officials do not anticipate similar conditions to occur in the future without planning for unexpected additional expenditures the ability to continue operating the health center may be significantly hampered because of the Town’s current fiscal condition the lack of planning is already impacting the Town Town officials issued a $125,000 revenue anticipation note at the end of each of the last two years because they did not have any fund balance or reserves to sustain Town operations through to the following year when real property tax collections started.” The two recommendations made by the comptroller’s office were: “1) The Supervisor should segregate the accounting records for the health center and allocate direct and indirect costs so the Board can properly evaluate the impact of the health center on the Town’s financial condition and; 2) The Board should assess the future operation of the health center and develop long-term plans to ensure the health center functions in the best interests of the Town’s residents.” chief clinical and academic officer of Bassett Healthcare Network and president of Bassett Medical Center praised the Town of Cherry Valley and its citizens in a statement on Monday “Cherry Valley Town-ship was a pioneer with the establishment of the Cherry Valley Health Center more than 40 years ago It is a wonderful example that has stood the test of time It’s incredible that a small community has done this and I have the deepest respect for the Cherry Valley Township and the citizens who have passionately worked to ensure Cherry Valley Health Center’s continued services,” said “Bassett has participated with the Center for many It was one of the first locations where Bassett practitioners cared for patients at a site outside of Cooperstown nor have we ever wavered on this commitment We would be honored to continue to supply clinical resources to the Center It is our sincerest hope that the Township can find a solution to maintain the Center.” Mount Vision resident Jarrett Hotaling is not a resident of Cherry Valley but the health center there is the primary source for his healthcare as well as that of his wife and mother-in-law Hotaling wrote a letter to the Town Board dated March 28 to express his concerns regarding the future of the health center “The [center] provides many people an accessible and convenient location to have their healthcare and concerns addressed All of this being done without the overwhelming and daunting feel of a traditional hospital,” he wrote “To lose such a valuable resource would be very unfortunate and disheartening for many…I know finances play a large role in this topic Supervisor Garretson said residents who are pushing to close the health center “a few people,” do not realize the impacts of rising costs He said he recognized the tax hike is especially tough for taxpayers to digest knowing that folks from other towns rely on the services of the health center but the municipalties in which they live are not sharing the load Garretson also praised the work of Hershey and she gave a beautiful presentation at the March Town Board meeting,” Garretson said There is a need to keep the heath center here in Cherry Valley The availability of local prime care providers are extremely limited many are not even taking on new patients so you have to travel outside of your area for service Winters make travel difficult and it’s the largest season we have We need to support our community health center and fight to retain it’s valuable contribution to our town I was the manager of a medical practice in Oneonta for 35 years I wonder if the real issue is the unbelievably low reimbursements from Medicaid Our practice and the other private practices in Otsego Co were rarely if never paid Our practice closed in 2002 with the state of NY owing us over $300,000 The fee schedule for a visit to a specialist surgeon was $12 and fracture care was $80.00 The highest reimbursement in the NYS Medicaid schedule was $400 for a total joint procedure Not once was our practice pay for a total joint replacement Practices and clinics lose money treating Medicaid patients The large percentage of Medicaid patients in rural NYS is higher than urban areas I don’t believe the clinic will be able to remain open unless the community comes together and makes contributions or has fund raisers I respect how valuable the Cherry Valley Health Center is to the local population it has been very helpful to members of my family and represents the finest in what is known as a “medical home” Has the town looked into the health center becoming a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) There are many benefits including enhanced financial reimbursement and the ability to serve underserved populations I don’t know if the scale of the health center would be eligible but it’s certainly worth finding out I am a resident and a taxpayer in the town of cherry valley and cannot get an appointment in the clinic as a new patient It is unreasonable for me to shoulder the tax burden for people from out the district and website in this browser for the next time I comment The Templeton Foundation announced today that it has applied for the issuance of a Special Use Permit from the Village of Cooperstown for its multi-residential project on Averill Road in the village.… Bassett Healthcare Network has reinstituted temporary mandatory masking requirements at A.O per COVID-19 guidelines in place to protect patients and employees.… and volunteers are now required to wear medical-grade masks across campuses.… “I took piano lessons and sang for public functions with my dad I had saved enough money from these gigs to pay for a year of college Noyes is the music specialist at Cherry Valley Elementary School teaching choir and general music at Wilson Middle School,” she said where I've been the music specialist ever since I think music teaching is the best job in the world because every day I get to share what I love most Aces of Trades: English teacher Beth Simmons gives her all for Granville High senior class Cara (Bieber) Noyes — “pronounced ‘noise,’ the perfect surname for a music teacher And Bieber shows my German heritage” — grew up in Mississippi She graduated from Ridgewood High School in Coshocton County “I dreamed of singing opera on the big stage,” she said I moved to Bowling Green (State University) pursuing a Master of Music in opera performance and choral conducting I discovered I was really good at teaching kids to sing and act so I picked up an education certification at BGSU and looked for a teaching gig.”  Noyes’ search led her to the Dominican Republic where she taught K-12 vocal music in Santo Domingo for three years “When my husband Greg and I were hosting our second exchange student, who was from Germany, a coworker at CV (Cherry Valley) told me I should bring her down to the Männerchor,” she said My Bieber side of the family is 50% German heritage “Greg and I joined the singers in 2014,” Noyes said “I hadn’t sung in German since my college opera days I was asked to become director of the singers in 2021 I’ve even begun arranging music for the ensemble Aces of Trades: Amanda Love Atelier 'deeply rooted in contemporary sociopolitical issues' “This newfound interest in German singing has allowed me to travel to state and national Saengerfests,” she said When I went to my first Zentral Ohio district meeting I excitedly volunteered my club to host the next statewide Saengerfest I am super excited that 95 voices from all over Ohio will be gathering at Second Presbyterian Church in downtown Newark on May 3 is free and will showcase great German songs.”  John Kneller is a singer in the Männerchor "When Cara Noyes joined the Newark Männerchor singers “She could read music and pronounce German words We later learned of her extensive musical background It wasn’t until later we learned Cara was quite capable in leading us in our singing And when she became our full-time director She’s brought life and energy into our group Cara generously shares her musical knowledge and talent with us and she makes singing in harmony joyful.”  “It’s hard to believe that just over a decade ago I had no idea the Newark Männerchor existed and now here I am as a Bezirkfest president,” Noyes said Aces of Trades is a weekly series focusing on people and their jobs — whether they’re unusual jobs, fun jobs or people who take ordinary jobs and make them extraordinary. If you have a suggestion for a future profile, let us know at advocate@newarkadvocate.com Give today to support the programs you rely on the Cherry Valley Easter Egg Hunt will be held the day before Easter from noon - 2pm.Pick up your map at The Telegraph School There will also be a drawing for some beautiful Easter baskets.The event will be run by the Cherry Valley Cadette Girl Scouts who will also be running a Girl Scout Cookie Booth.Sponsored by The Telegraph School and The Historic Cherry Valley Businesses Funding for school districts in Colorado is based on a complex formula that relies on a range of factors to determine how much money each district receives for its students Learn about Cherry Creek Schools’ budget and its state and local funding with the video below (February 2025) CCSD’s total annual operating budget was $733 million more than 90% goes to people by way of salaries and benefits and more than 83% is spent on direct classroom instruction for students Less than 3% of the total operating budget is spent on administration which includes principals and assistant principals To learn answers to frequently asked questions about school funding issues Funding for school districts across Colorado including the Cherry Creek School District is determined by the 1994 School Finance Act (“Total Program” and “Per Pupil Funding”) Does an increase in property taxes mean more money for schools The funding is a mix of State and Local sources rising property taxes) does NOT provide schools with more money the School Finance Act does NOT provide any funding for facilities or capital construction needs of schools The only way CCSD receives additional funding for capital construction needs or operating expenses like teacher pay is by voter-approved measures such as Bonds and Mill Levy Overrides Note: Local Share refers to School Finance Act funding only and Operating is not inclusive of Mill Levy Overrides which are tied to inflation and account for approximately $2700 per pupil This year is the first time that state lawmakers have funded the School Finance Act since 2009 The Budget Stabilization Factor (BS Factor) was created in 2010 due to the fiscal challenges facing the state The new factor was and is a state budget tool that proportionately reduces the amount of total funding for each school district Colorado school districts have been negatively impacted by the BS factor forcing districts to cut budgets and continue to make staffing reductions and $11 billion from school districts across the state This is welcome news; however it only brings funding to 1989 levels and does not make up for the significant cuts that CCSD and school districts across Colorado have faced Colorado continues to fall behind other states in terms of funding for K-12 education, trailing the national average by $2,000 to $2,500 per student per year Colorado ranks in the bottom third of states for K-12 education funding Colorado voters approved the legal sale of marijuana to adults 21 and older with a portion of the tax revenue going to education The amount of tax revenue that comes from marijuana sales is minimal – around 1% of the state’s total education budget – and is directed to a variety of programs The first $40 million generated each fiscal year from retail marijuana excise tax credits the Colorado Capital Construction Assistance Fund Marijuana tax revenue is just one of four funding sources for the Fund the total of which is only a fraction of what is needed to repair maintain and construct Colorado’s public schools The money is awarded through the BEST (Building Excellent Schools Today) grant program which prioritizes health safety and security issues such as asbestos removal BEST grants are competitive and often must be supplemented with local district matching funds CCSD has not received any BEST grant funding This information was pulled from the Colorado Department of Education website. For more information, visit https://www.cde.state.co.us/communications/2021marijuanarevenue District Map Contact Us 5A State Girls Team Tennis: Creek to the final four You can see the 5A team bracket here. You can see all the teams and regions here. 5A Boys Volleyball: Eaglecrest takes 2nd in the Centennial Challenge The Eaglecrest boys volleyball team advanced to the finals of the Centennial League Challenge last week shutting out both Cherry Creek and Grandview by 3-sets-to-none final scores the Raptors took on top-seeded Littleton Public Schools at Heritage High School Eaglecrest was competitive but fell three sets (23-25) (16-23) (22-25) to none to LPS to finish second overall in the Centennial League The Raptors are 19-3 (8-1 in the Centennial) and will complete the regular season on the road at 19-2 Mountain Vista on Monday Regional seeding and brackets will be released by the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) on April 30 Eight regional winners will qualify for the State Championships which will be held May 8-10 at Trojan Arena on the campus of Fountain-Fort Carson High School in Colorado Springs Back to CCSD News 2025 at 3:21 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Bridgewater-Raritan golfers Bobby DeCarlo NJ — A balanced showing lifted the Bridgewater-Raritan High School boys’ golf team to the Cougar Classic Cherry Valley Invitational at the Cherry Valley Country Club in Skillman on Monday Bridgewater-Raritan carded a 299 to win the 19-team field Pingry School was the runner-up with a score of 308 and Ridge High School placed third with a card of 309 Three Bridgewater-Raritan golfers–Bobby DeCarlo Anish Parikh and Joey Ciufo–each shot a 74 to share third place in the individual scores Neil Parikh posted a 77 to finish in 14th place and contributed to the championship effort by Bridgewater-Raritan Aaron Williams of Watchung Hills Regional High School won the individual medal with a score of 72 Jaisal Yadav of West Windsor-Plainsboro North High School was the runner-up when he posted a 73 — Submitted by Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 00:13 Snow falls in Cherry Valley CA amid atmospheric river Wet snow fell in Cherry Valley CA Thursday morning as part of an atmospheric river moved across the state Snowfall accumulations of 1 to 3 feet are possible at higher elevations (Video Credit: FirePhotoGirl/X) 2025 at 10:08 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Jason Allen Wright (Riverside County Sheriff's Department Booking Photo)CHERRY VALLEY CA — An armed 42-year-old Cherry Valley man suspected of tying up an elderly victim in his home and robbing him Tuesday was taken into custody hours later Riverside County Sheriff's Department officers say Jason Wright was arrested and held without bail He was scheduled to appear in court on Thursday at 8 a.m Cabazon Sheriff's Station deputies responded to the 39000 block of Lincoln Street in Cherry Valley on 911 calls of an armed robbery Investigators determined after investigating that Wright allegedly tied up the victim and was armed with a knife moments before stealing the victim's vehicle and fleeing the location believed to be a Jack in the Box or Burger King restaurant a vehicle matching the description of the victim's vehicle was seen at a drive-thru restaurant in Sixth Street and Highland Springs Avenue in the city of Beaumont," Wooldridge said Multiple units were positioned at the exit of the drive-thru prompting Wright to place the vehicle in reverse and allegedly drive over a curb onto southbound Highland Springs Avenue Sheriff's officials said deputies briefly lost sight of the vehicle but later located it on dirt roads south of Beaumont near California Avenue and Lamb Canyon Road with the assistance of the Beaumont Police Department and Riverside Sheriff's Aviation Unit Wright was ultimately taken into custody after multiple attempts of eluding law enforcement and driving into a dead end where he allegedly abandoned the vehicle and ran away He was arrested being held at the Robert Presley Detention Center on suspicion of felony charges of robbery Anyone with additional information regarding the case was urged to contact Riverside County sheriff's dispatch or Investigator Jimenez at 951-776- 1099 The Cabazon Sheriff's Station can be reached at 951-922-7100 Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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FORT COLLINS - Everything went wrong for Cherry Creek Although the Bruins beat Legend 13-10 in the 5A CHSAA State Championship game The Titans were able to jump out to a quick 10-0 lead in the first half behind an early first quarter field goal and a 33-yard toss from Nick Farley to Ryken Banks for six Things got worse for the Bruins when running back Jayden Fox went down with an ankle injury late in the second quarter We had some things go not our way in the first half and I told the guys ‘we have committed to playing 48 minutes “We went this far and I just couldn’t stop until the game was over.” Fox’s grit and determination provided inspiration for his team who finished the game with 102 yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries Cromwell’s effort earned him the title as the National Football Foundation Player of the Game While certainly no one thought a freshman would be the most valuable player of the game prior to kickoff “Me and my dad have been waking up at four o’clock in the morning and working on things I need to work on,” Cromwell said getting stronger so I could prepare for moments like this when my name is called.” leading Cherry Creek to five State Championships over the past seven years While the feeling of victory never gets old each squad he’s coached has had their nuances “I think the thing that stands out the most about this team — this was a really close team,” Logan said … I think that and this team was resilient We were tied in the fourth quarter against Pine Creek “We were down on the road against Skyridge We had a five-point lead and had to have a drive late in the game against Highland Park to win that game We’ve been in these situations before and I was just proud that the resiliency of these kids came to the forefront.”  Part of that familial feeling about this team showed itself in the backfield Saturday night “Jayden’s a big brother for me,” Cromwell said I try to put what he’s doing into my game because he runs well.” The ground attack became an anchor for a Cherry Creek ship that desperately needed to be settled After Cherry Creek's first touchdown of the game in the third quarter giving Legend the ball back deep in its own territory On the ensuing drive Legend’s Brody Shuss sacked Brady Vodicka forcing the Bruins to punt again This time it was Cherry Creek who was able to turn the ball over Vodicka threw up a 50/50 ball to Jeremiah Hoffman who came down with a spectacular toe-tapping grab Nine yards later Fox punched it into the endzone in what would end up being the final points of the game “Both teams had big turnovers,” Logan said “And I think it probably aged Legend coach Monte Thelen and me hard fought game and I’m just really pleased that we were able to hang in there and find a way to win this game.” Board of Education members pictured front row Angela Garland and Kristin Allan; back row left to right: Anne Egan and Kelly Bates CCSD Board of Educationccsdboard@cherrycreekschools.org Anne Egan has had the chance to see how the Cherry Creek School District functions at all different levels who was re-elected as the CCSD Board of Education District A Director in November 2023 has long had a well-informed view of the district of more than 53,000 students A former education policy advisor with Colorado Gov Egan and her family specifically moved to a home in the district for the schools Her four children have all progressed through Cherry Creek Schools This experience has come in addition to longtime roles within the district – Egan has been an active member in CCSD organizations ranging from elementary school PTCOs to the Cherry Creek Community Legislative Network.  “It was important for me to give back to the district,” Egan said she had four kids in four different schools Each found their own path to excellence within the district and each drew on resources within their classrooms to forge their own Pathway of Purpose “I look forward to continuing this important work for our students with a particular focus on mental health and physical safety Egan certainly has the experience and the know-how to keep those issues at the forefront in her new role on the board (she earned a master’s degree from the University of Denver) Egan is used to working hard behind the scenes to maintain the district’s tradition of excellence and she wants to bring those skills to bear in implementing the ideals and values encapsulated in the latest strategic objectives outlined for Cherry Creek’s roadmap for maintaining excellence for all voters chose Ruthie Knowles as Director B on the Cherry Creek School District Board of Education succeeding Janice McDonald after her board term expired Knowles has deep roots in the community after growing up in the area and with her husband currently working as a special education teacher in the district "I am proud and honored to be on the Cherry Creek Board of Education and to be the director of the district area where I grew up and moved back to raise my children I approach this position with humility and in service to my community,” said Knowles and Overland before attending college and earning a master’s degree in Social Work Knowles and her family purposefully moved back to the same area she grew up so her kids could receive the same quality educational experience Knowles has been involved formally and informally through district organizations working to increase parent connection across the Overland feeder and promote more accessible communication to parents Angela Garland was re-elected to a second term in the board’s District C Director position in November 2023 and was appointed President of the board in December 2023 three of whom are currently enrolled in CCSD Her résumé includes positions with the Cherry Creek Schools Foundation (Partnerships for Academically Successful Students) Cherry Creek’s District Accountability Committee and parent teacher organizations All of this work with district organizations caps a career spent working closely with nonprofits and other community organizations in Colorado all of this experience has offered Garland a unique perspective on the most pressing issues related to public education in general and those facing Cherry Creek Schools specifically “I am honored to be re-elected to the Board of Education My first term allowed me to gain a strong understanding of the needs of various schools and our varied learners,” said Garland  I will continue to work to ensure each and every student has access to opportunities provided to them as they find their Pathway of Purpose.” who began her first term as a CCSD board member in the fall of 2017 brings a great deal of experience volunteering and serving in the district Bates has served in leadership and volunteer roles at Creekside Elementary Liberty Middle School and Cherokee Trail High School for more than a decade serving as PTCO President and Vice President and chairing a wide variety of events and fundraisers Bates earned the Wendy DeBell Exceptional Volunteer Award in 2012 and 2014 garnering recognition for her consummate work for students Bates has been active in CCSD's bond and budget campaigns as well as consistent participant in events and organizations ranging from Leadership Cherry Creek to the Parent Information Network and the Special Education Advisory Council having served as a childcare director and preschool teacher at facilities in Michigan and Ohio “I’ve always been passionate about education,” said Bates I continue to be amazed at the incredible things happening in public education and here at Cherry Creek Our Core Values are helping to ensure that each and every student has the freedom and opportunity to learn and engage as they pursue a fulfilling future.” Kristin Allan began her service on the Cherry Creek School District Board of Education in 2021 following several years of experience volunteering in CCSD schools and at district-level positions Allan began volunteering in their classrooms when her oldest child was in kindergarten Allan soon took on leadership roles in school and then district accountability organizations the more passionate I became about service to our school district,” Allan said adding that her advocacy role for her own kids ended up expanding “As I was going through this process I started thinking about all of the other students where she earned her bachelor’s degree and attended Brooklyn Law School she worked in a firm before striking out on her own and starting her own practice about three years ago Allan and her family specifically moved to a house in CCSD for the schools A practicing attorney and small business owner Allan built up a long list of district-based roles before beginning as a board member She’s a graduate of the Leadership Cherry Creek program which offers participants a behind-the-scenes view of district operations and her time as chair of the District Accountability Committee and High Plains Elementary School’s Accountability Committee offered the first steps that would ultimately lead to a position on the board.  In her current role as Director of District E Allan brings goals and priorities that align with CCSD’s Core Values: Growth Mindset “Having consistent Core Values across the different schools and demographics is so important I frame all of my Board of Education work around those values,” she said adding that our Core Values clearly define how everyone will work together to achieve our vision and carry out our mission “Our values are the beginning of the story we allow each student to find their pathway of purpose.”  effective and measurable action that first drove Allan to volunteer at her kids’ schools has persisted and it’s now the mission she draws on to positively impact more than 53,000 students CHERRY VALLEY — Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: A new Starbucks is coming to town The latest location for the national coffee chain is a former Sonic Drive-In at 2137 S. Perryville Road, which is near Menards and across from the CherryVale Mall Village Administrator Jim Claeyssen said Starbucks is remodeling the building for its future drive-thru which will loop around the building similar to its layout as Sonic There is no set timeline for construction or a timeframe for opening The new Starbucks is one of four in various stages of development in the region There are five Starbucks in the city of Rockford, not including the two on the way. There are also two Starbucks in Loves Park, three in Machesney Park and one in Belvidere There are more than 40,000 Starbucks worldwide in more than 80 countries, according to Statista research The Sonic Drive-In in Cherry Valley has been closed since late 2021 Another area Sonic in Loves Park closed in late 2023. However, plans are taking shape to reopen that Sonic with a new franchise owner This article is by Kevin Haas. Email him at khaas@rockrivercurrent.com or follow him on X at @KevinMHaas or Instagram @thekevinhaas and Threads @thekevinhaas by Kevin Haas Rock River Current is owned and operated in Rockford IL by Mid-West Family Broadcasting-Rockford (Long Nine Will span four two six data center buildings Microsoft has shared details about its upcoming data center campus in Cherry Valley Reports that the cloud giant was looking to build a campus in Cherry Valley, which lies around 82 miles west of Chicago, first emerged in August 2024 Details of the scheme were sparse at the time, but Microsoft has now published a project overview of the campus It is set to cover six parcels of land spanning 350 acres The IT capacity of the campus has not been disclosed with the overall project timeline predicted to reach eight-10 years Microsoft says the project is currently in the "entitlements" phase Additional measures to protect the neighborhood surrounding the campus include 10-foot landscaped berms and "additional noise mitigations." Microsoft is also developing a campus in Plano, Illinois and other data centers in the Chicago area Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia A proposed Cherry Valley Microsoft data center at U.S Route 20 and Wheeler Road in Boone County could bring up to 300 high-tech jobs to the region by 2030 Microsoft unveiled the proposal on 309-acres of what is now agricultural land during an open house Monday at the Tebala Event Center The prospect of new high-paying jobs coming to the region attracted the attention of Dino Pandya a Rockford resident who has one child who studying for a doctorate in physics at Princeton University and another who will soon graduate from Northwestern University with a master's degree in computer science "It’s going to be a good thing for the community," Pandya said "I think we need something like that to bring high-quality jobs to the area The project will be considered by the Cherry Valley Planning & Zoning Commission at 6:30 p.m More: Microsoft keeps expanding its Racine-area data center campus. Latest purchases total $14.6 million A Microsoft spokeswoman in an email to the Rockford Register Star said the Cherry Valley data center is part of Microsoft’s "broader strategy to expand its datacenter infrastructure to support increasing demand for Azure cloud services." it would begin in summer 2026 and is expected to create hundreds of construction jobs The first data center building would be complete in summer 2028 Additional buildings could be constructed afterward and up to six buildings would be built on the site in all Each would house servers that help form the backbone of cloud computing services relied for shopping storing files and doing anything else online The servers are air-cooled to minimize water use and the operation at full capacity is expected to consume about the same amount of water as 30 homes Microsoft is promising to utilize 100% renewable energy by 2025 and plans to eliminate the use of diesel generators for backup power by 2030 Each building utilizes about 50 employees including staff management security guards and building maintenance workers Plans call for the campus to be surrounded by a 10 to 12-foot berm to cut down on any noise Mature trees will be planted between the data center campus and its closest neighbor to create a buffer zone that is about 1,500-feet wide Cherry Valley Village Administrator Jim Claeyssen said "They're a very quiet neighbor," Claeyssen said "Even their new generator systems are much quieter than they used to be and they only run if there's a total dropout of power They're going to take their power off the ComEd high power grid that runs down the county line So there's nothing that has to come underground from out of the village." Microsoft says it will invest in STEM education to prepare residents for high-tech jobs said he expects the data center to generate large amounts of property taxes for area taxing bodies and to be a better neighbor than other potential industrial uses that could have come to that land "It's one of those things that's good for a community's reputation that you have "Just like Rockford gets to say it has a Hard Rock so it's one of those things that is really a win-win." Jeff Kolkey writes about government, economic development and other issues for the Rockford Register Star. He can be reached at  (815) 987-1374, via email at jkolkey@rrstar.com and on X @jeffkolkey CHERRY VALLEY — A bakery that specializes in creative dessert mashups is adding more to love at My Cafe Amore Amazin Glazin Pastry celebrated its grand opening on Friday in space shared with My Cafe Amore at 125 E. State St., suite E, of The Bricks in the village’s quaint downtown with My Cafe Amore’s dessert-like drinks with sweet toppings and Amazin Glazin’s array of brownies “We take things and kind of mash them up and put our spin on them,” said Patti Woody who owns Amazin Glazin and runs the pastry shop with her son “We’re kind of not a regular bakery We like to have fun and have fun with our food … Nothing’s out of the realm that we can’t make.” Take for example the bakery’s scones They’ve already experimented with 20 different varieties since Amazin Glazin started with a soft opening in mid-November That includes a gluten free cherry cheesecake scone — Woody says “imagine a biscuit and a cherry cheesecake got married and had a baby” — as well as a cinnamon raisin chai scone Tuscan pesto scone that blends four types of cheeses and a dill pickle ranch scone “You can slice it in half and put a burger in between and it was wonderful,” Woody said of the dill pickle creation The shop also likes to get creative with its cinnamon rolls such as the birthday cake variety that’s topped with Funfetti cake mix and a Golden Oreo Or its cookies and cream cinnamon roll with white chocolate chips Woody, who is a registered nurse with OrthoIllinois started getting serious about baking during the pandemic when she earned her degree online from Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts She wanted to learn the craft because she’s gluten free and often struggled to find a gluten free bakery “Everywhere I go I can’t eat any of the yummy stuff that everybody else gets,” she said I’m just going to make my own.” Before joining with My Cafe Amore, Woody got her cottage food license and started selling at pop-up vendor markets around the area It was at one of those markets where she met Morgan Bell Bell knew customers had a craving for baked goods at her creative coffee shop and she invited Woody join her in the space “It has elevated the business in general,” Bell said “Food is the one thing that everybody has in common It’s that one thing where everybody gathers It’s where everybody gathers together and enjoys something and talks about that I think it’s finding that central point of just bringing more people together under one roof.” Where: 125 E. State St., suite E. Cherry Valley (with My Cafe Amore) On the web: amazinglazinpastry.com On Instagram: @amazin_glazin_pastry On Facebook: Go HERE Contact: 779-513-1209; Amazinglazinpastry@gmail.com This article is by Kevin Haas. 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Follow us on social: Facebook | Instagram | X (formerly Twitter) CHERRY VALLEY — The Cherry Valley Police Department and Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office have opened a new storefront at CherryVale Mall aimed at recruiting future officers and connecting with members of the community Officials gathered to cut the ribbon on the storefront on Wednesday afternoon The police agencies have a two-year lease with the mall “This storefront will not only assist us in recruiting the best candidates for the law enforcement profession but also strengthen the bond we share with those we serve,” Cherry Valley Police Chief Todd Stockburger said “It’s important for us to be approachable accessible and involved in the lives of the people in this community.” The rent for the center was funded by a $12,000 grant awarded by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board which made funding available for police recruitment and retention efforts Stockburger said the idea started about a year and a half ago and he developed it in collaboration with CherryVale Mall’s General Manager Justin Shea and Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana The mall offered the space at a discount rate in partnership with the police agencies Roughly 3 million visitors go through the mall annually “It’s been tough for police agencies to recruit,” he said “So I figured if we can get a small percentage of those 3 million people maybe it’s a better day for Cherry Valley police for recruiting and hiring.” The PSR Center won’t have set regular hours but it will be open intermittently and used by officers while they fill out reports or handle other duties at the mall “Just because you don’t see a police officer in the recruiting center doesn’t mean there isn’t a police officer on site or around the mall,” Stockburger said Both Stockburger and Caruana said they are always recruiting to make sure they can quickly fill positions when an officer may retire or leave the department “It gives us an opportunity to create a deep bank,” Caruana said “We want to keep recruiting good people who want to be in law enforcement.” Police departments around the country reported staffing issues starting around 2020 which police leaders had credited to the coronavirus pandemic and increased scrutiny on police actions Caruana said the department is starting to see more interest last Saturday it had about 75 people apply for testing and 40 to 50 attended They’ve had times in the past where such testing days only had seven or eight candidates “I’ve actually seen a change now from a couple of years ago where people do want to get back in law enforcement to help serve and protect,” Caruana said The summer of 2020 was a little bit brutal but we’re moving out of that and people see the value in policing: good Both Caruana and Stockburger also said they hope the presence will create peace of mind for visitors to the CherryVale Mall Make sure your contact information is up-to-date in the my.cherrycreekschools Parent Portal so you will receive important weather and emergency updates from CCSD Verify and/or update your information at my.cherrycreekschools.org In the event of a weather delay or closure, parents will be notified via the Blackboard Connect automated message system. 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Paul Bley and Willa Cather wrote “O Pioneers!” while staying in a house in Cherry Valley; Allen Ginsberg and the community at East Hill farm; and don’t forget current residents Charley and Pam Plymell Cherry Valley and its bucolic surroundings are home to many and varied artists welcoming and nurturing artists from outlying areas as well the last few years have seen Cherry Valley on an upswing attracting some new businesses to the village The Cherry Valley Art Trail in its inaugural year celebrates both the business community and the many artists that live here and throughout the surrounding region Arriving at the heart of Cherry Valley on Saturday October 5 you can park on the street or in the village parking lot in the center of town Many of the businesses within the village will host artists set up with their art answering questions and showcasing their work you will find the Open Studio of Mairi Meehan At the Limestone Mansion Bed & Breakfast you can meet Christine Capuano with her oil paintings in the entry to the historic and beautiful mansion which houses the studio of Noelle Adamoschek featuring Cherry Valley Art Trail artists and some work from artists of the Leatherstocking Brush & Palette Club Across the street at the Cherry Valley Market and Ginny Pugliese with her acrylic animal paintings meet Chantal Doktor with her whimsical paintings as the site of Samuel Morse’s early telegraph activities make sure to visit the open studios on the outskirts: Tim Finnegan 6 Railroad Avenue (another great historical building) and Mark Mastroianni in her studio at 114 State Route 165 and also Marc Pelletier in his studio at 545 State Route 165 in Pleasant Brook Physical maps are currently available at any participating location and on the Facebook event (Cherry Valley Art Trail) and on cherryvalley.com Look for the signs indicating locations on the trail and have fun in your time in Cherry Valley CV Water Project Receives State Funding By ELIZABETH COOPERCHERRY VALLEY The spirit of creativity that has defined the Cherry Valley for generations is being renewed and rejuvenated in a new venue and its director has now been selected for a $10,000.00 state grant to expand her work this summer is one of just 10 recipients of the New York State Council on the Arts’ competitive Rural and Traditional Arts fellowship Her Cherry Valley Water Project is aimed at fostering a closer relationship between artists The village will host lots of vendors set up at the parking lot in the middle of town and along the sidewalk at the heart of the village including one where folks can make their own snow cone and both Rose & Kettle and Red Shed will be open for lunch.… Open mic at the Cherry Valley Old School Cafe a plant sale to benefit Super Heroes Humane Society and a multimedia art installation at SUNY Oneonta are among the topics covered in today's second news brief installment.… is beginning an exciting new chapter under the ownership of Jim and Suzie Donaldson After completing a successful first season the family-run bed and breakfast is looking ahead with enthusiasm implementing upgrades and innovative features to enhance the guest experience “We’ve been overwhelmed by the warm welcome from the community and the wonderful guests we’ve had the privilege to meet,” shared Suzie Donaldson “We’re thrilled to see many of them planning return visits this summer and we can’t wait to share the exciting updates we’re working on.” One of the biggest changes at the Limestone Mansion is the decision to extend the season opening the calendar for bookings in January for the first time in many years This earlier start allows the Donaldsons to embrace year-round hospitality and offer unique winter experiences to guests The Limestone Mansion is also introducing several guest-focused upgrades to enhance comfort and convenience The Limestone Mansion recently received a prestigious accolade: Most Unique Family-Run B&B 2024—Upstate New York from “LUXlife Magazine.” This recognition highlights the personalized charm and exceptional service provided by the Donaldson family “The Limestone Mansion is truly a family affair,” said Jim Donaldson delighting guests with delicious breakfasts while our son Max takes on bartending and guest relations ensuring every visitor feels right at home.” As the Donaldsons continue to build on their vision for the Limestone Mansion they remain committed to preserving its historic charm while incorporating modern conveniences “We love sharing the beauty of this home and the community of Cherry Valley with our guests,” said Suzie and we’re excited about all that’s to come.” Whether you’re a returning guest or planning your first stay, the Limestone Mansion promises to be a destination that blends timeless elegance with thoughtful innovation. To book your stay or learn more, visit https://www.limestonemansion.com/ or follow them on social media Here is the core question I want us to ask other risk-averse people like myself: Given the current climate change trajectory (which really does not look good when we look at it honestly) can we afford to let fear and a terrible track record prevent us from further developing nuclear energy as a consistently reliable where I know both Democrats and Republicans Biden/Harris are disliked by the Republicans because they don’t want the USA to look like San Francisco and be socialist.… ...among the most vernacular and charming institutions that scenic and mountainous tourist attraction of a state has is the country store be found in all the tiny villages spread through the hills and dales of the state providing their residents with just about everything they need to live without the grueling voyages to the bigger stores over the mountains and far away.… Every grade from Kindergarten through 10th showed improvement on the Star interim assessment from fall to winter “sense of belonging” increased 10 percentage points from fall to spring for 6-12 graders CCSD has eliminated disproportionality in special education identification across all racial categories and for all disability categories according to Colorado Department of Education data As part of the district’s focus on the CCSD Strategic Plan Eastridge has earned the HIGHEST academic rating from the Colorado Department of Education This rating is determined by Eastridge’s academic achievement and growth and is a testament to the hard work and dedication of staff As part of the Strategic Plan’s focus on Health & Wellbeing Independence Elementary stands out as a true model for its commitment to nurturing and prioritizing student and staff wellbeing Thanks to the hard work and dedication of staff Independence Elementary was named by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation as one of the healthiest schools in America Independence has focused on growing social emotional learning opportunities strengthened family and community engagement As part of the district’s focus on Disproportionality Prairie staff has made remarkable progress in creating a more equitable and supportive environment for all students By drastically reducing disciplinary actions and expulsions they are leading the way in positive change Big shoutout to Creekside Elementary for being a school where every student has a trusted adult to turn to As part of the district’s focus on Literacy Creekside is leading the way in supporting the whole wellbeing of every child As part of Cherry Creek School District’s strategic focus on Literacy SHHS has exceeded the literacy benchmark decreasing their number of students on read plans by 17%—earning a prestigious banner to showcase this incredible accomplishment Horizon Community Middle School has earned the HIGHEST academic rating from the Colorado Department of Education This remarkable achievement is a testament to the value of student voice the hard work and dedication of the amazing staff Plans to be shared during August 19 open house Microsoft is exploring building a data center in Cherry Valley First reported by the Rockford Register Star the technology giant is set to lay out plans for the data center during an open house on August 19 the data center could bring dozens of full-time jobs to the area Cherry Valley Village Administrator Jim Claeyssen said of the project: "It'll be a number of jobs and In the early beginnings of these data centers the center kind of like the one they're proposing only uses maybe the equivalent of the water 30 homes a day use for cooling." the data center will hire computer technicians Microsoft is also developing a campus in Plano, Illinois. Cherry Valley is a village located along the border of Winnebago County and Boon County in Illinois on the outskirts of Rockford According to Data Center Map Rockford is currently home to a DataPoint colocation facility The Chicago area is one of the largest data center markets in North America, but the availability of server space is low. According to a report from Newmark released earlier this month data center inventory in the region has increased 35 percent over the last five years but availability is running at just 1.6 percent CyrusOne is developing a major campus in the Chicago area Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia COOPERSTOWN—Farming has been a way of life for many in the Otsego region and changing climate patterns are taking a toll on many farms While the growing challenges of small-scale agriculture have led some farmers to sell their land for non-agricultural uses the Otsego Land Trust is working to keep farmland in active agricultural use preserving the farms that feed us and the traditional rural character Otsego Land Trust worked directly with farm families to submit four applications for the purchase of development rights through the Farmland Protection Implementation Grants program of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Governor Kathy Hochul announced on June 6 that all four OLT applications have been successful Our hard-copy and online publications cover the news of Otsego County by putting the community back into the newspaper We are funded entirely by advertising and subscriptions independent reporting that is not influenced by commercial or political ties JUNE 6 Share Your Stories Of Baseball In Oneonta BASEBALL STORIES – 6-8 p.m Local fans are invited to share their stories about Oneonta’s baseball history Hosted by Bob Brzozowski and Chris Vredenburg at the Oneonta History Center (607) 432-0960 or visit oneontahistory.org/visit/ PLANTING – 1-4 p.m Join Otsego Land Trust to beautify the gardens at Brookwood Point (607) 547.2366 or visit otsegooutdoors.org/event/volunteer-day-at-brookwood-gardens/ You have reached your limit of 3 free articles To Continue Reading SubscribeLogin   Our hard-copy and online publications cover the news of Otsego County by putting… An information sheet distributed by Farmer and titled “Crumhorn Communities Hub” stated: Otsego County Conservation Association and Otsego Rural Housing Assistance are proposing a multi-faceted project to create an environmental education center develop a Community Resiliency and Resource Center and assist underserved community members with health and energy efficiency repairs on their homes.”… Otsego Land Trust is leading the effort to prevent outsized development on the Camp Henderson site noting that Crumhorn Mountain is one of the largest undeveloped tracts of land in Otsego County.… You do not have access to www.cherrycreekschools.org The site owner may have set restrictions that prevent you from accessing the site.