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January 31, 2014

Trout Valley News

Issue # 48

A Note from the Editor

As many of you know, our son Andrew lost his difficult battle with stomach cancer on January 10th. My husband and I were able to stay by his side for 13 weeks in California, and his sister Carly was able to come out there for three extended visits. It was truly a gift to spend all of this time with him and to be able to help him with his journey.

We wish to sincerely thank each of you who helped to make that possible. To all of you who - mowed our lawn, shoveled, helped with the dogs, sent food and flowers, mailed cards of encouragement, helped Carly, posted on Drew's Facebook page, made donations to keep us in California and help with medical expenses, and especially to those of you who prayed for all of us throughout this process - there are not enough words to express our love and gratitude to you all. How fortunate we are to be a part of this wonderful neighborhood....

I have included a link to Drew's obituary, for those of you who missed it in the paper. He will be remembered as a kind, spiritual soul with a passionate appreciation for life, the world, nature (nurtured by his childhood in Trout Valley and its beautiful trees), his family, his friends, and his art.

Andrew Vadnais

Sincerely,

Vernie Vadnais

Join us for

Mardi Gras Madness

Saturday, March 8 at 6:30 PM

French Food & Amazing Music

Craw Fish Boil and Gumbo Creole Style

Voo Doo Juice, Hurricanes & Beer

$50.00 per couple

Checks/Payment made out to

Trout Valley Social

Please RSVP no later than February 16th

Drop off in Mail Box @

243 Brookbridge Rd

Beads and Masks Encouraged!!

See the evite you received from Karlene to RSVP or call her at 847-462-9676.

Karlene Stitle & Leyla Wheelhouse

Eight Grade Graduation Party

The 8th Grade Graduation party is a long standing tradition in Trout Valley. If you are the parent of an 8th grader, please consider volunteering to help coordinate the party which will probably be held the weekend of June 6th at the lodge.

Contact Kate Barrett (previous coordinator) with questions @ k-barrett@comcast.net.

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Upcoming Board Meeting

Trout Valley Association Board

Monday, February 17th, at 7:00 p.m at the lodge

and

Trout Valley Board

The first meeting will be Monday, February 24th at

7:00 p.m at the lodge.

(this is a change from the original schedule)

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Winter Events in the Area

Rotary Club of Cary-Grove Winter Farmers' Market

February 2

In support of local farmers and vendors, the Rotary Club of Cary-Grove will be holding a winter farmers' market on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month now to Mid-May. The next winter farmers' market will be held on Sunday, February 2nd and will be held at the Algonquin Township Offices at 3702 US Highway 14 in Crystal Lake from 9:00am to Noon. Click here to view the Farmers' Market flyer.

Senior Citizen Pancake Breakfast

March 7

The Cary Police Department will be hosting a Senior Citizen Pancake Breakfast. The event will be on Friday, March 7, from 10am to 12noon and will be held at the Cary Park District, 255 Briargate Road. Come enjoy pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee, with the Cary Police Officers cooking for you.

For more information or questions please contact Officer Eiring at (847) 639-2341.

"LOVE LETTERS"

WHEN: Jan. 30 through Feb. 2

WHERE: Stage Left Caf�, 125 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock

COST & INFO: Pulitzer Prize-nominated love story by A. R. Gurney. Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III read notes, letters and cards in which over nearly 50 years they discuss their hopes and ambitions, dreams and disappointments, victories and defeats that have passed between them throughout their separated lives. Schedule: 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $12. Tickets and information: 800-838-3006 or

www.brownpapertickets.com.

DISTRICT 155 ART EXTRAVAGANZA

WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 31

WHERE: Lakeside Legacy Arts Park, Dole Mansion, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake

COST & INFO: The artwork of District 155 student artists from Crystal Lake Central Crystal Lake South, Cary-Grove and Prairie Ridge high schools. The Sage Gallery also will be hosting live music by local musician Dylan Batton. The artwork can be viewed 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays now through the Jan. 31 reception. Free. Information: 815-455-8000 or www.lakesidelegacy.org.

QUILT DISPLAY

WHEN: through Feb. 26

WHERE: Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock

COST & INFO: Nine quilts from the McHenry County Historical Society's collection will be on display. The quilts date from the 1860s into the 1930s and highlight a variety of quilt patterns from the society's extensive collection of about 150 quilts. Viewing hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Free admission. Information: 815-923-2267 or www.gohistory.org.

GROUNDHOG DAYS

WHEN: Jan. 26 through Feb. 3

WHERE: on the Square and various locations in Woodstock
COST & INFO: Schedule: Jan. 26, Lions Club pancake breakfast; Jan. 30, Awakening of the Groundhog, Groundhog Trivia, Chocolate and Wine Pairing; Jan. 31, Groundhog Day Dinner/Dance; Feb. 1, Groundhog Bowling, "Groundhog Day" Movie, Jim May's tales, Chili Cook-off, Woodstock Rotary Bags Tourney, Walking Tour of Filming Sites, Groundhog Day Symposium, D-200 Education Foundation benefit; Feb. 2, Groundhog Prognostication, Breakfast, "Groundhog Day" Movie and Walking Tour of Filming Sites. Information: 815-334-2620. Event times, details and locations scan be found at www.woodstockgroundhog.org

Planit 10: Things to do this weekend...

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Thanks, Bob Baker

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