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Reminder: Newcomers' Coffee at the barn on May 5th from 1-2:30 p.m. is an open house. Any resident may stop by to ask questions about our various clubs, amenities, etc. You may also sign up for tennis lessons, tennis club, and/or the pool. It's a great chance to meet our new neighbors!
More details below...
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Newcomers' Coffee
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On May 5th, from 1:00 - 2:30 pm, there will be an open house at the barn for new residents of Trout Valley who have moved into the neighborhood in the past two years or so.
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There will be representatives from the various boards, clubs, and amenities who will be available with information and will be willing to answer questions.
We will pass out welcome packets for the new residents who attend. Refreshments will be served.
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The Newcomers' Coffee is a great opportunity to learn about all that Trout Valley has to offer!
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Looking for Volunteer opportunities for
yourself or your kids?
Pool Clean up dates:
Friday 5/3/12 from 11-1 PM,
Sunday May 5th from 9-12 Noon
Fen and Nature Walk Clean up dates:
Saturday, May 4th -- 9 a.m. to 12 noon
Sunday, May 5th - 9 a.m. to 12 noon
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Trout Valley Directory
LAST CHANCE TO UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION:
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Local Business Owners
Last Chance to Submit
Due Date is May 10
There is an opportunity to promote your business in our 2013 Trout Valley Directory. We are selling advertising space. If you are interested in participating , please click on the link below.
Thank you for your support!
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Fen and Nature Walk Clean Up
Clean the Fen Days will be held Saturday, May 4th and Sunday, May 5th from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
Please volunteer your time to benefit one of our most precious natural assets.
We will be removing the remaining buck thorns on the ridge area, dead trees, downed branches and light trail maintenance.
Please bring tools and wear protective clothing.
We will need sand and sand bags.
It would be helpful to have two or three people who will "take charge" of select activities on the work day.
If you have questions or you would like to volunteer to lead an activity on one of the days, contact Doug at dougpeters@mail.com.
Thank you,
Doug Peters
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 **************** Forestry Board The Oak Tree Oak Trees can reach up to 100 feet in height. Their deep roots often keep them from toppling in strong winds. Hence the expression "The Mighty Oak". Mighty Oaks, from little acorns grow. There are two main groups of Oaks. White Oaks have rounded leaves. Red Oaks have pointed leaves. Acorns from the Red Oak are bitter tasting. Most animals prefer the sweeter acorn from the White Oak leaving the less popular Red Oaks to grow into new forests. Red Oaks are greater in number for this reason. The White Oak is the Illinois State tree. With time and luck, a tree may become a legacy for future generations. Trees are good for the environment. They prevent soil erosion. With hard close-grained wood, the Oak became one of North America's most important trees.  We are naming this tree the Inspiration Tree" - (Inspiring Life). Dedicated to Inspiration. This is the beginning of a series of special named trees throughout our beautiful Valley. Bear, deer, racoons and squirrels like to eat acorns. Many birds also like the tasty nut inside the shell. Native Americans made flour from acorns by soaking them in a stream, drying them in the sunshine, and pounding them into a powder. White Oak Acorns ripen in one year. It takes two years for the Red Oak Acorns to ripen. There are other varieties of Oak trees, such as the Bur Oak, which is prevalent in Trout Valley. Trout Valley Forestry Board Shirley Beene April 26, 2013 |
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Swimming Pool News
Back by popular demand........"Adopt - Pot" at the pool. 1 Large Planter, 3 small planters, & 12 Square pots are available. Color scheme is Red, purples, oranges, & yellows. Contact Heidi Peters sunshinedaydream67@yahoo.com
'Adopt a pot' was established 5 years ago to save $$ for the pool budget. People sign up to plant flowers (they purchase on their own) in the planters that are available at the pool. Based on the color scheme indicated, any type of flower can be purchased and planted by the person who signs up for the pot(s). We like all the pots to be planted before opening day. Potting soil may also be needed for many of the pots, the square ones, for sure We keep the gate unlock for their convenience to plant. It's fun to see the different styles and flower selection.
Sally
Pool Clean up days are as follows:
Friday 5/3/12 from 11-1 PM, Sunday May 5th from 9-12 Noon. Please make the time to help out our COMMUNITY POOL! Bring your gardening gloves and tools to use. Hope to see you poolside!!
Join the pool this summer!
Drop off or mail your registration to:
The Hendersons
53 Bluff Road
Trout Valley
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Tennis Club News
Documents: Tennis Lessons "Trout Valley Open" party May 31st Tennis Membership Form Memberships are now available. For information check with: Kristin Purtill, President, 847-639-1419 Linda De Bruler, Co-President, 847-639-0916 Donna Coventry, Vice-President, 847-639-7015 Terri Dawson, Secretary, 847-639-3996 Renee Holland, Treasurer - 708-828-3193
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SPRING REMINDER FROM
THE BUILDING COMMITTEE
You need to submit plans for approval if you want to add on to your house (room additions, garages, decks, patios, porches, bumped-out bay windows, new roof elevations, etc.) If you are changing an exterior material, or its color, e.g. paint, asphalt shingles, brick/stone, decking materials, you also need to get approval from the Trout Valley building Committee. If it is simply a replacement with the same color or material, you do NOT have to obtain permission. Permits required for interior projects, such as plumbing or electrical issues, can be obtained by your licensed contractor.
The procedure for submitting changes is as follows:
- Get the Building Committee checklist from the Trout Valley website, www.troutvalleycommunity.com
- Submit plans with check list to Chairman, Steve Kidder 847-462-2564. Per the checklist, include architectural drawings with proposed changes, all affected elevations, side lot lines, material finishes, $40 processing fee (non-refundable) and $1,000 performance bond fee (refundable) to the Chairman for review . It should take no more than 2 weeks.
- With a letter of approval from the Building Committee, you can obtain a building permit from McHenry County (815-334-4560), or the Village of Cary (847-639-0003), if you live within the Cary city limits.
- Upon satisfactory and timely completion of your project, notify the chairman, who will approve your $1,000 performance bond fee refund.
If you have any questions, please review the forms and building guidelines on the website, or call Steve Kidder at 847-462-2564 or Ann Somers at 847-639-1278.
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Fox River and Chain of Lakes
Weather Updates
For those who are interested, here are links to current reports on the state of the Fox River and Chain of Lakes.
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Deed Restriction of the Month
21. (H) In wooded or dense brush no owner shall allow such growth to contain diseased or dead timber.
5a. No building,residence, garage orfence orsubsequent additionsthereto shall be built or erected
norshall terraces, walks, and yard lights be installed upon any lot in said real estate until the plans
and specifications and plat of survey showing the location of such building, residence, garage or
fence with appropriate blue prints therefore have been approved in writing by the Trout Valley
Association.
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In This Newsletter:
Newcomers' Coffee
Volunteer Opportunities
Directory - Last Chance
Advertise in the Directory
Last Chance
Fen/Nature Clean Up
Forestry Board
Swimming Pool News
Tennis Lessons and Membership - Forms Attached
Building Committee
Fox River Weather Links
Deed Restriction of the Month
More Information
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Upcoming Public
Meetings:
TV Association Board
May 20
7 pm at the lodge
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2013 Village of Trout Valley Board Meeting Dates
June 10
August 12
September 9 (budget)
October 14
December 2
7 pm at the lodge
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