October 4, 2013
Trout Valley News
Issue # 31
 
New Park District 
Construction Update 
 
I have been in contact with Park District representatives for an update on the parking lot constriction. This is the current status:
 
1) With the construction, things have been changing almost daily. Various community staff (Park District personnel, the Briargate Principal, Police Officers) have been on site as needed to help direct the Trout Valley kids who use this location as a means to get to school or to the bus stop; 
 
 2) The current situation is about the worst the project is going to get. After next week, things will continue to improve as the parking lot is put back together;
 
3) As for any changes concerning the junior high bus stop, the Briargate Principal is acting as a point person for District 26. Trout Valley residents can contact him or the Junior High principal regarding the bus pick up; and, 
 
4) The Park District anticipates the project to be completed by the end of October or the beginning of November, weather permitting. If you have any specific questions regarding this project, please forward them to my attention and I will get an answer as quickly as possible.
 
Thank you.Bob Baker

Last Wood Chipping Dates of the Year

October 7, 14, 21, and 28
 
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Fall Events in the Area 
 
 
 
28th Annual Autumn Norge Ski Jump
Fox River Grove
October 5-6

TERROR ON THE RAILROAD

WHEN: 7 to 11 p.m. Oct. 4-26

WHERE: Illinois Railway Museum, 7000 Olson Road, Union

COST & INFO: Trespass on the abandoned Train of Chills and attempt to reach your destination on the possessed Screamliner. Not recommended for children younger than 13. Schedule: 7 to 11 p.m Oct. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26. Admission: $13 a person. Information: 815-923-4000 or www.irm.org.

 

 
"Fly" An All Media Art Exhibit
October 3 through November 3 
presented by The E/ Art Group 
Reception: - Saturday, October 12 from 6 to 9  
Old Court House Arts Center
Woodstock, Il
A Trout Valley neighbor is participating
 
 
 
 

ZOMBIE 5K RUN/1 MILE WALK

WHEN: 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 5

WHERE: Three Oaks Recreation Area, 5517 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake

COST & INFO: Dress up in a Halloween costume for the Home of the Sparrow fundraiser to help homeless women and children. Run starts at 8:30 a.m. and walk at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome to stay afterward to celebrate with a Monster Mash party with face painting, pumpkin decorating and costume contests. Cost: $35 a person. Registration and information: 815-271-5444 or www.hosparrow.org.

 
 

CIDER FEST

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 6

WHERE: McHenry County Historical Society Museum, 6422 Main St., Union

COST & INFO: 36th annual event featuring harvest demonstrations, broom-making, old-fashioned cider-making, inaugural horseshoe tournament, barn-raising, white elephant sale, live entertainment by Charlie B and Friends, apple goodies bakery and more. Food available. Information: 815-923-2267 or www.mchsonline.org.

 

McHenry County historians join us at the Colonel Palmer House to share their knowledge on select Friday's throughout fall.  Relax in the parlors of the house as you enjoy a boxed lunch and topic of your choice:

  

October 11 - Diana Kenney, Tracing our History through Postcards

  

October 18 - Craig Pfannkuche, Digging Grandma's Privy

Note:  This is a Crystal Lake Park District program.  Program fees apply.  Register through the Park District at www.crystallakepark.org

  

 

Dearly Departed:  Tragedy at the Ice House

Friday, October 25, 2013 & Saturday, October 26, 2013

(6PM - 8PM) - starting every fifteen minutes. Reservations are required!!

Tickets: $8.00 Adults / $5.00 Seniors (65+) / $5.00 Children (under 12)

"Dearly Departed" returns once again with a new story based on real-life circumstances.  This event has SOLD OUT each year -- so get your tickets early!

Guests will enjoy a 45-minute presentation through the Colonel Palmer House as historians reveal the tragic story.  Tickets: $8.00 Adults/ $5.00 Seniors (65+)/ $5.00 Children (under 12)

www.cl-hs.org/48.html 

  

Planit 10:  Things to do this weekend...
 
Santa's Workshop

  

Friday, December 13

Meet at the Cary Train Station at 11:25 am. The train will leave the station at 11:43 am. We will travel to Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen in Crystal Lake for lunch and the visit. We will return to the Cary Train Station at approximately 2:08 pm. Download a registration form or use Rapid Reg. Please use registration bar code 20984.

  

Saturday, December 14

Meet at the Cary Train Station at 10:50 am. The train will leave the station at 11:08 am. We will travel to Durty Nellie's in Palatine for lunch and the visit. We will return to the Cary Train Station at approximately 1:43 pm. Download a registration form or use Rapid Reg. Please use registration bar code 20985.

   
 

TV Association Board News



Officers of the Trout Valley Association were elected at the Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday, September 24.

President - Laurie Almeraz
Vice-Preseident - Danny Warner
Secretary - Veronica Goodrich
Treasurer - Shaun Eck

 

Committee assignments are as follows:

Boats - Laurie Almeraz
Riding - Danny Warner
Tennis - Rob Price
Asset Stewardship - Laurie Almeraz
Barn - Richard Krautsack
Building - Danny Warner
Communications - Laurie Communications
Deed Restrictions - Jeff Greenwald
Fen, Ponds, Garden & Landscaping - Rob Price
Grounds & Maintenance - Wally Zimmerman
Insurance - Danny Warner
Intergovernmental - Brian Stitle
Legal - Brian Stitle
Lodge - Wally Zimmerman
Membership - Veronica Goodrich
Neighborhood Stewards - Rob Price
Pool - Danny Warner
Roads - Richard Krautsack
Security - Rob Price
Social - Jeff Greenwald
Strategic Planning - Laurie Almeraz
Waste Hauling - Shaun Eck

(for future reference, there is now a link in the right column under Quick Links titled TVA Board and Responsibilities)

Association meetings occur the third Monday of each month (except for September) at 7 PM at the Lodge - residents are encouraged to attend.

Kindly,
Laurie

 
Protecting Ash Trees
from Emerald Ash Borer
 
Information is now available in the right column under the Quick Links that are labeled Ash Tree Disease.
 

 

DEED RESTRICTION OF THE MONTH

  

GARAGES,OCCUPANCY.
3. No garage of more than two (2) car capacity (four (4) for Trout Valley per Section 21 (B))shall be
built, either attached to, or as a separate unit from any dwelling on any lot. All garages built shall
conform in color and design with the residence. No garage shall be built prior to the erection of a
residence building, and no garage shall be used as a temporary or permanent residence. No trailer,
tent or moveable structure, whether on wheels or notshall be used or occupied for a temporary or
permanent residential purpose. No dwelling shall be occupied or used until fully completed in
accordance with the plans approved by the Trout Valley Association.  

 



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Please contact Veronica Goodrich at Veronica.Goodrich@searshc.com 
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 Blast versus Newsletter?

We've recently had questions and requests for sending out email blasts to Trout Valley residents.  These have included blasts for charitable donations and open houses.  Most community information can be circulated in the weekly newsletter.  The blasts are reserved for important and time-sensitive information.  We want residents to know that when they receive a blast, they should read it as soon as they can, as it is something of concern for the community.

When we reject a blast request, we are trying to balance the need to communicate effectively and quickly with Trout Valley against the rights of the residents not to be overwhelmed with local messages.  If we don't send out a lot of blasts, we hope those we do send get your attention. We appreciate your consideration.  

Thanks, Bob Baker


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In This Newsletter:

New Park District Update

Wood Chipping

Fall Events

TVA News 

Ash Trees

Deed Restrictions

More Information

Upcoming Public 
Meetings:

TV Association Board
Meeting Dates

Oct 21
Nov 18
Dec 16

7 pm at the lodge

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Village of Trout Valley Board Meeting Dates

 

October 14

December 2

 

 

  7 pm at the lodge  

   
 

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Association By-laws
Ash Tree Disease Insecticide Options
Ash Tree Disease FAQs
(Emerald) Ash Tree Treatment Options (Extenstion Office)Ash Tree Disease FAQs
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Clubs and Groups
Deed Restrictions
Facilities - Barn, Lodge, Baseball Fields
Fox River Weather Updates
Fox River - Water Alerts Subscription
Map of Trout Valley
Pet Directory Registry
Pool  Forms - Registration 2013
Tennis Lessons 2013
Tennis Membership 2013
Trout Valley History
TVA Board and Responsibilities
TVA Financials
TVA Meeting Minutes
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