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From the Building Committee
As spring arrives, many residents are considering home improvement projects. Please remember that approval from the Building Committee is required for, but not limited to, house or roof color changes, additions, patios, decks, pools, driveways and major landscaping changes. If you are simply repairing or replacing something with the exact material, then approval is not required; however, depending on the project, you may still require a McHenry County Building Permit.
All of the information you need is available through the Trout Valley website or in the right hand sidebar "quick link" in this newsletter. Contact Steve Kidder or Ann Somers for questions.
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Upcoming Meeting
Trout Valley Association Board Meeting
May 19, 2014 at 7 pm at the lodge
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Looking for the Meeting Minutes?
These are posted on the Trout Valley Website and also in the Quick Links on the right hand column of each newsletter:
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Advertising Your Business
We have recently had requests to put advertisements in the Trout Valley News for residents who own businesses. Although it is our policy not to use the newsletter in this way, we do have an alternative. If you live in the valley and own a business you would like to promote, please send me the name of the company, what you do, and contact information (phone number, email, and website if you have one.
We have a section of the TV website called Professional Services, where we can add your company. Send your information to troutvalleynews@gmail.com. There is also a link to this site under Quick Links in the right column of this newsletter, titled Professional Services - TV Resident Owned Businesses.
Thank you
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Tennis Club News
If you signed up for bunco - it is tonight!!
Trout Valley Barn at 7 - 10 p.m.
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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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 Arbor Day
The Forestry Board planted this Tulip Tree across the street from the lodge, in honor of Arbor Day 2014.
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TV Riding Club FLOWER SALE
Pick up / Open House at the Barn on May 10
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COM-ED TREE TRIMMING Update
Com Ed has marked all the trees that need to be trimmed (green ribbons) or removed (pink ribbons) near their power lines. That will probably take place in June and will be done with big orange Asplundh trucks. Trees will be cut into fireplace sized logs and left where they came down. Help yourself. You are welcomed.
Pond Silt
In case you're wondering, we will be moving the pond silt that is in the ditch at the back of the pasture soon. Some has been moved already and dumped around the baseball backstop anticipating some plantings, some in the flower gardens, and the rest will go to cover that bare mound where that pile of wood used to be near the tennis courts. That will be seeded so Bernie can have more grass to cut.
Wally Zimmerman
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Chipping Season is Back
Motion on Chipping
Best Practices
Chipping of brush and tree limbs is a service provided by Trout Valley maintenance
personnel using Trout Valley provided wood chipping equipment for the convenience of Trout Valley residents. It is NOT for cleanup after professional landscape or tree services.
Large wood chipping equipment is used in this process and will not be brought onto the resident's property (liability issues); nor will small, left over debris be raked up. Piles of wood and brush must be left next to the street on the resident's property.
Timing of wood chipping will be posted on signs coming into Trout Valley. Currently those signs are on Stonegate as it intersects Country Commons and on Country Commons at the intersection with Turkey Run. The wood chipping season is largely dependent on Algonquin Township's ability to accept wood chip dumping. The usual season is March through October. Watch the signage for specific dates.
Piles of brush, etc., to be chipped should be no longer than ten (10) feet, nor should any limbs have a maximum diameter greater than eight (8) inches. No root structures or balls of dirt will be chipped or hauled away - the possibility of included rocks that could damage the chipper or cause safety concerns for our maintenance workers is just too great.
Thanks for your cooperation!
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Need Mulch? (plus update)
As many of you know, the Trout Valley Maintenance crew creates wood chips that could be used as mulch. We normally have so much that we have to dump them at the Algonquin Highway locale, or at the Cary maintenance area.
Here's the deal - we can dump it on your property so you can mulch those plants you're buying at the Riding Club sale! Only a couple limitations - we will get you a load when we have it, a load consists of one full truckload (not a half), it will be dumped on your property where our truck can reach the spot (usually a driveway), and if it's first ordered, it's first delivered. I will maintain the list for Bernie. So if you need Mulch, call me at 847-682-8500. Let me know where you want it dumped, and we will try to accommodate you.
Several of you had requested that we drop off wood chips for your yards, but haven't seen them yet. You are still on the list! We decided not to drop off our last loads as they consisted mainly of pine, with many pine needles and lots of tree sap. We will get to at least some of you soon - as we do intend to chip again as soon as we see the piles start growing again. Need some dry warm weekends to get y'all working in your yards!
Wally Zimmerman
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Deed Restriction
STORAGE OF PERSONAL AND OTHER PROPERTY ON ANY LOT, PARKING, AND SHORE STATIONS.
11a. No garbage cans, or other containers or other items of personal property except firewood for fireplaces, shall be stored on the outside of any lot used or to be used for residential purposes nor shall laundry be permitted to hang on the outside.
http://www.troutvalleycommunity.com/picture/tv_deed-restrictions.pdf
Jeff Greenwald
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Garden Plots
It's gardening time again.
There are some open garden plots, near the river/polo fields, available this year.
If anybody is interested , please contact Laura Gerard @ 847-639-0952It's first come, first served. So don't hesitate, because warm weather is right around the corner.
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New Residents
If you are new to the neighborhood (in the past 2 years) and would like to be featured in this newsletter, please send your information to Vernie Vadnais at troutvalleynews@gmail.com
Thank you,
Vernie
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 Spring Events in the Area
SPRING POPS CONCERT
WHEN: 4 p.m. May 4
WHERE: Holiday Inn, 800 S. Route 31, Crystal Lake
COST & INFO: The program includes Peter Bond, a trumpet player from the New York Metropolitan Opera. Some members of the Crystal Lake Community Band's Dixieland Band will be featured soloists on "Dixieland Jam." Some of the other selections will be "Mambo" from West Side Story and a medley of tunes from "Man of La Mancha." Tickets: $12 adults, $10 seniors, students and military, $7 groups of 10 or more. Tickets available at the door. Tickets and information: 815-679-2263 or www.clcb.org.
BOB BLAZIER RUN FOR THE ARTS
WHEN: 8 a.m. May 4
WHERE: Starting at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake
COST & INFO: A 5K run and 1-mile walk with a superhero theme for this year's race. The race honors Bob Blazier's unparallelled community accomplishments and benefits the Raue Center. Day-of-the-race registration begins at 7 a.m. Entry fee: $40 for the 5K run includes a T-shirt, cape and mask; $20 for the 1-mile walk also includes a T-shirt and sidekick mask. Information: www.rauecenter.org.
ANNUAL NATIVE PLANT SALE WHEN: Noon to 3 p.m. May 4 WHERE: McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake COST & INFO: Sponsored by the Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee. Organic heirloom garden vegetables and herbs from W&M Landcorp Organic Nursery and native trees and shrubs from Ohana Farms will be for sale. More than 150 species of plants available for every environment, including praire, savanna, woodland and wetland. Information: www.theWPPC.org. RIDGEFIELD GARDEN & ANTIQUE EVENT WHEN: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 8-11 WHERE: The Shops of Ridgefield, just off Route 14 on Ridgefield Road between Crystal Lake and Woodstock COST & INFO: Spring kick-off weekend for a quaint village of shops offering antique, vintage, repurposed, shabby chic and traditional decor. Decorate your home, sunroom, garden and yard. Information: 815-477-4601 or www.theshopsofridgefield.com McHENRY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM OPENING WHEN: 1 p.m. May 4 WHERE: 6422 Main St., Union COST & INFO: The museum's 51st year, plus a new Don Peasley display, featuring a re-created office with memorabilia and a camera display. Free admission. Information: 815-923-2267 or www.mchsonline.org.
Cary Firefighters Association 5K Race
May 10
On Saturday, May 10, the Cary Firefighters Association will host their annual 5K run/walk at the Cary Junior High at 8:00am. The race will be chip timed and is $30. This year, the Firefighters Association will feature a kids fun run. A portion of the proceeds from the race will benefit Camp "I am Me," which is a weeklong camp for children who have suffered injuries due to burns, and is funded 100% on donations. You can register and find more information here.
Looking for Your Ancestors?
If you've ever thought you might want to research your family history, McHenry County IL Genealogical Society has a conference for you. This all-day learning experience will have 4 sessions each hour from which you can choose what interests you. Sessions are for beginners, as well as those who have already enjoyed finding their ancestors. Some topics include understanding census records, using Google maps and Google earth, and creating a family history website. Speakers are nationally known for their genealogy expertise. Genealogy Inside Out will be held on July 19, 2014 at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake. Registration by June 15th - $40 for members and $50 for non-members. Registration includes breakfast snacks, lunch and an online syllabus. A complete description of each session is available at www.mcigs.org/conference. You can send questions to www.conference@mcigs.org or call TV resident Claudia Conroy at 847-639-0437.
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.
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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:
Building Committee
Upcoming Meeting
Meeting Minutes
Advertise Your Business
Tennis Bunco Tonight
Tennis Open
Arbor Day Tulip Tree
TV Riding Club FLOWER ORDERS Pick up May 10
Com Ed Trimming Update
Meet Our New Neighbors
Chipping Season Guidelines
Need Mulch?
Garbage Can Deed Restriction
Garden Plots
New Resident?
Spring Events
Maintenance
More Information
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Upcoming Public
Meetings:
TV Association Board
Meeting Dates
2014 Schedule
(so far)
May 19
June 16
July 21
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Village of Trout Valley Board Meeting Dates
2014 Schedule
June 9
August 11
September 8 (budget)
October 13
December 1
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