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March 7, 2014
Trout Valley News
Issue # 53
Winter Tree Pruning in Trout Valley
(potential road closures)
 
Tree Pruning  on River Drive , starting at High Street and finishing at Stonegate Road, will begin on Monday, March 17.   The River Drive entrance to Trout Valley will be closed from 8:00am to 4:30 pm.  for  3 days.
Tree pruning will continue on Tuesday, March 18and hopefully finishing on 
Thursday, March 20.
 
There will be no pruning on Wednesday, March 19th, due to Garbage Collection Day.
Care of Trees will try to do approximately 3 driveways at a time, so that residents living on River Drive and Country Commons will be able to get to their homes. Machinery will be blocking any attempt at through traffic. 
 
A ROAD CLOSED Sign will be posted at High Street and Wulff street those 3 days. Machinery will be blocking any attempt at through traffic on River Drive.
Care of Trees will lay the branches on the grass by the side of the road and then Bernie and Tony will remove the branches when all the pruning by Care of Trees is complete.
 
Thank you for your cooperation!
 
The Forest Board
 
 
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Salt

As you've probably heard on news reports, road salt supplies are running very low throughout the area.  We are lucky that we can still get salt, but we cannot get much.  Therefore, during any upcoming snow events, we may not be able to salt the roads.  Please prepare and respond practically.  Also, keep in mind that when we've had snow or ice, River becomes one-way going down from Stonegate Road - don't try to go up that hill when the roads are bad. 

Keep your fingers crossed that the snow is over and keep repeating this mantra; 
In like a lion, out like a lamb
In like a lion, out like a lamb
In like a lion, out like a lamb...

Steve Gerard



"The Hayloft Gang: The Story of the National Barn Dance"

Monday, March 17  at 7 p.m.

Trout Valley Barn

          Presented by Stephen Parry
                                                
This is made possible by a grant from the Illinois Humanities Council.  Discover the story of a changing America, told through the sound
of one of early radios's most popular influential programs - from its first broadcast in 1924 to its last in 1960. This preceded the success of the Grand Ole Opry and made Chicago the capital of country music prior to World War II.  Parry is a producer/director with over 25 years of experience in broadcast and corporate media production.

All Trout Valley residents are invited to attend.  There is no admission price, but a small donation would be welcome.

Shirley Beene
 
Trout Valley Scholarship
 
The Village of Trout Valley is pleased to offer one college scholarship in the amount of $750 for an eligible Trout Valley resident and Association member.  Graduating high school seniors are encouraged to apply.  Full details can be found on the scholarship application, which is on the Trout Valley website and a link to the application is also attached to this newsletter.  All applications must be postmarked by April 30, 2014.  If you should have any questions, please contact Tonia Gonzalez, Village Clerk at tvclerk@yahoo.com or by phone at (847) 477-8170.  Good luck!

 


 
 
 Fundraising Ball 
 
The McHenry Masonic Lodge is hosting a Fundraising Ball to offset the costs of hosting 50 recruits from Great Lakes Naval Training Base for Christmas Day activities.

 

If you are also willing to make a monetary donation or provide goods/services for the Ball's Silent Auction, please contact David Dahl at 847-639-5614.

 

David and Mariann have been actively participating in the Adopt-a-Sailor programs for Christmas and Thanksgiving for the past 10 years.


Mchenry Country Club
Saturday May 24th

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         Mardi Gras Madness Party Reminder
 
  • If you purchased tickets, the event is Saturday, March 8 at 6:30 PM
  • At the Trout Valley Barn
 
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Tennis Club News 

 Saves These Dates

 

The Trout Valley Tennis Club has been a vibrant part of Trout Valley for 41 years, because tennis is a sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The courts were resurfaced last year, and continue to offer a picturesque setting where you never have to wait for a court! Many of our residents have benefitted by becoming members of the club, by taking lessons from a pro, or by participating in fun, social events that the club has offered. The major renovation took place last year, but resealing and other upkeep is needed to keep the courts beautiful. Two fundraising events are back by popular demand:

 

    

        Trout Valley "Roll for the Roses" Bunco Night!

          Friday, May 2nd from 7-10 p.m. at the Barn

Mark your calendars, invite your friends & your spouse, & look for the reg. form in the April editions of the newsletter. 

*The Tennis Club is looking for new items to be donated for the raffle*

 

                                        

          Trout Valley Open

           Saturday, June 7th at the Lodge

Come and enjoy a relaxing evening with Trout Valley friends at the Lodge, at 7 p.m. Food & drinks will be served.

 


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 Winter Events in the Area
   

FIRST FRIDAY ART SHOW 

WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m. March 7
 
WHERE: Lakeside Legacy Art Park, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake
 
COST & INFO: Family-friendly event features the work of professional artist Terrance Maule of Johnsburg, as well as a group installation by the emerging artists of Creative Arts Inc., an arts school for children and adults in Crystal Lake. Includes free face-painting and a craft. Free live entertainment provided by Woodstock duo Karen and Sean Slavin and a small McHenry County Youth Orchestra ensemble. Appetizers and cash bar provided. Cost: $5 donation suggested. Information: 815-455-8000 or www.lakesidelegacy.org
 
 

 

"WHO HIJACKED MY FAIRYTALE?"
 

WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 7 
WHERE: D'Andrea Banquets & Conference Center, 4419 Route 14, Crystal Lake 
COST & INFO: Home of the Sparrow fundraiser featuring a fun-filled afternoon celebrating women with Kelly Swanson, an award-winning comedian, storyteller and author of "Who Hijacked My Fairy Tale?" Includes lunch. Cost: $40 a person. Proceeds benefit homeless women and children. Tickets and information: 815-271-5444 or www.hosparrow.org. 
 

 

Rotary Club of Cary-Grove Winter Farmers' Market

 

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
 at the Algonquin Township Offices at 3702 US Highway 14 in Crystal Lake from 9:00am to Noon.

 

 

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 10 am to 12 noon 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.

 

 

Planit 10:  Things to do this weekend...
 

  

 

New Contact Information for Bernie in Maintenance

We've had a lot of problems in the past with Bernie's cell phone. The phone service was poor at best, and many of his emails and text messages were not getting through in a timely manner. We originally were going to switch using his old phone number, but that proved impossible. Ditto with his email address. 

His new cell phone number is (224) 401-3128 for both voice and text messages. His new email address is troutvalleymain167@gmail.com. We may also eliminate the land line at the shed as Bernie is seldom there. 

If you have any new work requests for Bernie, please contact either Steve Gerard (grd55@aol.com847-791-6745) or Wally Zimmerman (zimmerw1@sbcglobal.net -847-682-8500) so we can prioritize this work appropriately. 
 


Wally Zimmerman 
258 Stonegate Rd
Trout Valley, IL. 60013

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In This Newsletter:
  
 Tree Pruning/Road Closures
 
Salt
 
The Hayloft Gang

Trout Valley Scholarship
 
Fundraising Ball
 
Mardi Gras Madness at the TV Barn
 
Tennis Club News

 

Winter Events
 
New Contact Info for Maintenance
 
More Information
  
  
  

 

Upcoming Public 
Meetings:

TV Association Board
Meeting Dates

2014 Schedule
(so far)


April 21
May 19 
June 16
July 21


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Village of Trout Valley Board Meeting Dates

 

2014 Schedule

 

April 14

June 9

August 11

September 8 (budget)

October 13

December 1

   
 

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