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Waves Goodbye
The dog days of summer mean its canine swim time at the Trout Valley Pool on Sunday, September 15 at 3 p.m.
It will be Swim At Your Own Risk on Friday, September 13 and Saturday, September 14 from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. and 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. before the dog paddling begins ... End the season with a splash!
The Hendersons
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Missing Bike
A Silver Trek bike that was left at the lodge on Friday evening, is now missing. If anyone has seen it, please contact Kate Barrett at barrett@comcast.net.
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Upcoming Meeting
Trout Valley Association 2013 Annual Meeting
Sunday, September 15, 7 pm at the BARN
TVA Annual Meeting Agenda
All association members are encouraged to attend.
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Meet a Few of our New
"Neighbors" at the Barn!
Invisible Star - Invisible Star is 7 years old and retired from racing in March of 2013. Now known as "Star" he loves being in the new world of relaxation, off of the track. In his career as a racehorse, he won 7 races and his total earnings were over $96,000. His favorite treat? Peppermints! He is now in training to become a show jumper.
Holy King - Now known as just "D" (short for his nickname "Racing Devil") he is 17 years old. My family bred this horse, so I was there when he was born! He has never been away from our family. He retired from racing early but went straight into the show world. While he never got to the Winner's Circle at the track - he has many blue ribbons from showing in dressage. He has a stubborn personality, but D and I have an amazing bond over the past 17 years and he is a professional whenever I get in the saddle. I used to visit him at the track when I was little. On the track he was known as a very intense horse, but when I came to visit I could just walk in his stall and hug him - even at 9 years old. His favorite treat is also peppermints!
Turk or Treat - Now nicknamed "Turk" or "Turkey". He is 18 years old. He won 5 races and earned over $154,000 in his career. He is like a big teddy bear - very sweet. He is completely different than his previous racing personality - now he is very slow paced and calm. The only thing that gets him running is food!
All three of our horses raced primarily at Arlington International Racecourse where I work as the Marketing Manager and Television Reporter & Analyst. My dad is a racehorse trainer at Arlington, so Invisible Star and Holy King were his horses when they were racing. We wanted to keep them in the family when they retired!
Alyssa Murphy
(Mike and Alyssa Murphy are new residents and are members of the Trout Valley Riding Club)
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A Little History
While we've all seen those brown and black equines munching away in pastures throughout the Valley, many are unaware of the role they and their owners have played in our community over the years. Certainly stories about Kentucky Derby winners being buried here abound. And who hasn't looked at certain homes and imagined them as show pony barns or stallion enclosures.
But did you know about the Trout Valley Horse Show that played such a significant role in our community? The real estate developers for the Valley deeded the property around today's Trout Valley Lodge to the TV Association, if the Riding Club would maintain the prestigious Horse Show.
And maintain it they did. Ask Barb or Dan Palenske to show the clippings they have saved over the years - quite a collection. Subsequent competitions resulted in Silver Cups with Valley children winning Gymkama and All Round titles; resident daughters like Katie Delany being crowned Fox Valley Pony Club champions; and a host of similar accomplishments.
For the first time in many years, the Riding Club has a full barn. These dozen plus equines represent today's cherished cavalry. They include three ex-racehorses, a polo-pony from South America, a Quarter Horse Reining competitor, one colorful Boy Scout mount, and others. In coming weeks we'll continue to profile some of these "Hoofed Wonders" for you. Hopefully you'll both enjoy the stories and become as proud of our equestrian heritage as the Trout Valley Riding Club members have become.
BrianWright
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 Stitching Club
On Tuesday, September 24th, we are starting up our 7th year of Stitch & *itch. We meet at the lodge on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, during the school year, at 9 AM to approximately 10:30, for casual knitting, crocheting or any other portable handcraft. Come to socialize (bring your own coffee, tea or whatever) or to get advice if you're stuck on a project. We share ideas, patterns and "how-to" tips. If you want to be on the email list, please send a message to Ann Somers at acs181@aol.com or call at 847-639-1278
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Tennis Tailgating
Come join us for another fun tennis outing!
September 22 from 3-5 at the TV tennis courts. $5 to come out and play. We'll have some drinks and gifts for the top finishers in a mini tournament.
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Protecting Ash Trees
from Emerald Ash Borer
Additional Information is also available in the right column under the Quick Links that are labeled Ash Tree Disease.
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Summer Events in the Area
Happy Trails Fishing Derby
Saturday, September 14 from 9:00 - 11:30 am
Jaycee Park --FREE!
Enjoy a morning of fishing and fun at the Happy Trails Fishing Derby. Start the day at the shelter learning about fishing etiquette and new anglers may receive a quick fishing lesson. Then, it's off to the pond to see what you can catch (and release)! Participants must be willing to touch worms or come with a partner who will. Fishing poles, tackle, and bait will be provided or you may bring your own. Raffle prizes, goody bags, and information on fishing will be included. Anyone over the age 16 years old must have a current Illinois Fishing License.
Family Run/Walk to benefit D26 Schools
Saturday, September 21
Race Start- 8:00 a.m.
Cary Junior High
2115 Crystal Lake Road
Cary Shuffle 5K
Cary Fire Plans Centennial Celebration Dance
September 14
In 2013, the Cary Fire Protection District (CFPD) is celebrating 100 Years of Service to the community. For years, CFPD held an annual dance as a fundraiser for the firefighters association. The tradition stopped in the 1980's as other fundraising activities were pursued.
As part of this year's centennial celebration, CFPD will once again host a BALLROOM DANCE. Music will be performed by a live band. Hors D'oeuvres will be available as well as a cash bar.
The dance will be:
LOCATION: Holiday Inn Crystal Lake
COST: $20 per ticket
Tickets for the dance may be purchased at CFPD Fire Station #1, 400 Cary-Algonquin Road, everyday between the hours of 8:00am and 8:00pm. Tickets can also be obtained through any CFPD Firefighter. Please come out and help us celebrate the CFPD Centennial. Special Centennial T-Shirts are also available for purchase. For more information, please contact CFPD at (847) 639-2121 or visit www.caryfire.com.
Cary Farmers Market - Sundays in the Cary Train Station Parking lot
Date: June 2, 2013 - September 29, 2013
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DEED RESTRICTION OF THE MONTH
(Information on minimal required landscaping for
each of our lots)
Deed Restriction #21.E.
YARD LIGHT, MEMBERSHIP, LANDSCAPING, MOWING AND DISEASED TREE REMOVAL.
21. That as to (Trout Valley):
(E) Within six months after completion of a residence on any lot in Trout Valley, each owner shall plant the following as minimum landscaping:
15 dwarf and/or low growing evergreens for foundation planting or landscaping accents such as Mugho Pine, Juniper Pine and Taxus (yew),
5 tall growing evergreens to be used as windbreaks, screens, landscaping accents and/or specimens and not as foundation planting, such as Scotch Pine, Austrian Pine, Douglas Fir and Colorado Spruce and one flowering Asiatic Crab tree (Malus) such as Hopa Bechtel and Ele)i.
If there are no shade trees on said lot, each owner shall also plant 5 deciduous trees such as Maples, Lindens, Willow, Oak and Chinese Elm.
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or a Trout Valley Blast?
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In This Newsletter:
End of Pool Season
Missing Bike
Upcoming Meeting
New "Neighbors" at the Barn
Trout Valley Riding Club
Stitching Club
Tennis Tournament
Ash Trees
Summer Events
Deed Restrictions
More Information
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Upcoming Public
Meetings:
TV Association Board
Meeting Dates
Sept 15 Annual Meeting
(7:00 pm at the barn)
Oct 21
Nov 18
Dec 16
7 pm at the lodge
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Village of Trout Valley Board Meeting Dates
September 9 (budget)
October 14
December 2
7 pm at the lodge
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Village of Trout Valley Links
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(Emerald) Ash Tree Treatment Options (Extension Office)
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