Cary Extends Trick-or-Treat Hours for Halloween, Oct.31, 2013
The new hours for Cary kids to trick-or-treat are from 3 to 8 p.m. (original time was 4 to 7 p.m.), according to the Cary Police Department.
The public should also follow these Halloween Safety Tips: - Drivers, pay particular attention when driving through residential areas being constantly ready for a darting young ghost.
- Drivers, don't use cell phones while driving on Halloween night. Driver distraction has caused an increase in traffic crashes and there will be many young children out that night.
- The obvious checking of candy before your children eat is a must.
- Costumes should be flame retardant. Try making/ buying costumes with some type of reflective tape. Add some to reflective tape to the costume if necessary.
- Parents, if you are not accompanying your child, be sure you know your children's intended Halloween trick-or-treating route.
While not a pleasant thing to think of, Halloween is a night child predators could look for victims. Parents can access the Illinois State Police Sex Offender Registration website and enter your address. The map will show you the addresses of all registered sex offenders within the distance of your home. |
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The Ponds
By now, most of you have seen a lot of activity down at the ponds, with water levels falling and rising again. Fear not - nothing calamitous will be happening. We are evaluating how best to remove all the excess silt that came in with that major summer storm, and how to repair the dams. We expect that the actual work will go on starting next Spring. In the meantime the ponds should remain full.
There's another study underway on how to mitigate the impact of future storms. More on that as bids come in and decisions are made.
Wally Zimmerman
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Park District Construction
(Update from the Cary Weekly News)
Construction Update
The following is a construction update relating to the Village's 2013 Road Program. The update is designed to keep residents informed regarding the construction schedule and construction process.
2013 Capital Improvement Program
West James Way
During the week of October 21st, the contractor is scheduled to install one side of new curb and gutter on West James Way from Sandra to Silver Lake. The residents who live on the side of the street with the new curb will not have driveway access for 3 - 5 days as the concrete cures. If you have an asphalt driveway, you can expect to have driveway access in 3 days. If you have a concrete driveway, you can expect to have driveway access in 5 days. The contractor will only install curbs on one side of the road at a time to allow for parking on the opposite side of the road during non-construction hours. As soon as the concrete is cured, the contractor will pour curb on the opposite side of the road. Please be courteous to neighbors and leave as much parking overnight as possible.
West Margaret
During the week of October 21st, the contractor is scheduled to install one side of new curb and gutter on West Margaret from Sandra to Silver Lake. The residents who live on the side of the street with the new curb will not have driveway access for 3 - 5 days as the concrete cures. If you have an asphalt driveway, you can expect to have driveway access in 3 days. If you have a concrete driveway, you can expect to have driveway access in 5 days. The contractor will only pour curbs on one side of the road at a time to allow for parking on the opposite side of the road during non-construction hours. As soon as the concrete is cured, the contractor will pour curb on the opposite side of the road. Please be courteous to neighbors and leave as much parking overnight as possible.
On Friday, October 18th, the contractor is scheduled to install binder (first layer of asphalt) on East James Way and the surface asphalt (final layer) on Carl Sands and Alicia. The contractor is scheduled to repair driveways when they install the final layer of asphalt. The concrete contractor will repair curb, gutter and sidewalk sections in need of repair starting on Wednesday, October 23rd on West Margaret (east end), West James Way (east end) and East James Way.
Briargate Right-of-Way and Park District Community Center Parking Lot
The contractor is scheduled to install the surface layer of asphalt the week of October 21st, 2013.
2013 Thermoplastic Program
The contractor is expected to continue grinding and replacing roadway striping the week of October 21st. The work should take three to four days to complete. Every year, the Village inspects all roadway striping for condition including cross walks and stop bars.
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Water & Sewer Billing Changes
(This applies to neighbors who use Cary city water)
In the Special Cary News Weekly sent on October 9, the Village provided information regarding water and sewer billing changes. The information has been further clarified and residents are encouraged to contact Village Hall with any follow-up questions. On September 17, 2013, the Village Board approved a contract with Third Millennium Associates, Inc. to outsource the printing and mailing of the Village of Cary bi-monthly water and sewer bills. The billing change will be effective December 1, 2013 for residents in the corporate limits of the Village of Cary who receive a water and sewer bill. In order to transition to the new billing schedule, residents living on the northeast side of Route 14 that normally would have received a bill in November will instead receive a bill for approximately three months of water and sewer usage in December. In addition, residents living on the northeast side of Route 14 will see their bill in February return to the normal two month billing cycle. Residents living on the southwest side of Route 14 will not be affected and will continue to be billed on their normal cycle. The customer service improvements that will occur to the water and sewer bill as part of this change: - Bill format will be easier to read and understand
- Bill format will change from a post card size bill to a two sided 8 ½ x 11 size bill
- Water & sewer bill will be mailed in an envelope
- Return envelope will be included for your remittance
- Current events information, Village program information and newsletter updates
- Back of your bill will display additional information such as:
- Acceptable forms of payment - Village Hall hours - Drop box locations - Payment options - Contact information for billing and service questions In addition, the new billing program will allow the Village to insert an additional information sheet or newsletter at no additional cost. As a result of a utility rate study completed by the Village in 2012, the fee per 1,000 gallons of water use is now $3.81. The sewer charge is also based on total water use consumption. The fee per 1,000 gallons for sewer is $3.12. There is a user fee of $2.14 charged per account per month. The 2012 rate study completed by the Village decreased the 2013 water rate per 1,000 gallons of use. The 2012 rate study led to a slight increase in the sewer rate per 1,000 gallons of use and an increase in the monthly user fee. The current Village ordinance calls for a 3% increase in the water, sewer and user rates on the following dates: May 1, 2014, May 1, 2015,May 1, 2016, and May 1, 2017. Water and sewer rates help pay for the cost of providing service, capital debt payments and aggressive capital investment into infrastructure improvements to the Village utility system. Please contact the Village at waterbilling@caryillinois.com or (847) 639-0003 with any questions or concerns. |
**************** Fall Events in the Area
Cary Trick-or-Treat Hours: Oct. 31
Halloween trick-or-treat hours in the Village will be from 3pm to 8pm on Thursday, October 31st. Be safe and have fun.
MCC Living Green Expo
When:
Saturday, November 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
How Much:
Free admission!
What will I see/learn/do:
Over 60 local businesses and organizations will be offering green products and services! Highlights include:
- The Fox River Fish Viewing Tank - 2,500 gallon showcasing the beauty and complexity of the Fox River fish and ecosystem.
- The Sun Chaser - a stand-alone photovoltaic solar power trailer charging station available for you to charge your small electronics while visiting the expo.
- The CalypSol Craft - solar powered canoe that navigated the entire length of the Mississippi River.
- Free drawing for pair of Chicago Blackhawk tickets donated by Waste Management and more give-aways!
- Music featuring Pots and Pans and the Beaumonts.
- Bring your old bicycles and bike parts. Working Bikes repairs bicycles and donate to those in need.
Where:
MCC's Gym/Multi-purpose Room
http://www.mchenry.edu/greenexpo/
"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
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.
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Trees
As we have mentioned in a previous newsletter, please do not use nails or tacks to support signs on any Trout Valley trees. To stop the damage that this practice has been causing, Trout Valley maintenance will now start removing those signs. Thanks for your help. The trees thank you as well.
Wally Zimmerman
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DEED RESTRICTION OF THE MONTH
Recreational Equipment
11b. No recreational equipment such as boats and boat trailers, recreational vehicles, campers,
horse trailers and similar mobile recreational items may be stored, kept, placed or maintained on
any lot except during the period or season of active use as defined or determined by the Trout
Valley Association.
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In This Newsletter:
Trick or Trest
The Ponds
Park District Construction
Village of Cary Water Bill Change
Fall Events
Trees
Deed Restrictions
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Meeting Dates
Nov 18
Dec 16
7 pm at the lodge
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December 2
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