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July 11, 2014

Trout Valley News

Issue # 71

Lost/Missing Backpack

A neighbor lost or misplaced her drawstring, small nylon backpack on July 7th outside the address of 17 Maryatt Drive. It is a black and red Nike drawstring backpack, one side is solid red & the other is black with a pink Nike logo. It contains several items that she would like to have returned, such as gift cards, wallet, and a pair of nice headphones.

If anyone has seen this backpack or any of its contents, please contact the Hendersons @ 847-829-4277.

Thank you!!!

WOOD CHIPPING

There evidently are many trees down in Cary, especially with recent storms and the Emerald ash borer creating havoc. Both the Algonquin Highway and Cary wood chip dump sites are full and not accepting more wood chips for awhile. We have had to dump our recent wood chips down by the tennis courts. The next scheduled wood chip date of July 21 may be in jeopardy. Watch the signs in the Valley for changes in the schedule.

In the meantime, please familiarize yourself with our wood chipping regulations. We also ask that piles of brush be arranged with all the cut ends facing the street. Large haphazard jumbles of branches take three times as long to chip - and may be passed up if they are too tangled. It will be Bernie's call on what is too tangled.

Wood Chipping Guidelines

Wally Zimmerman

New Neighbors

Welcome to the Neighborhood!

Please give another warm Trout Valley "welcome" to our new neighbors, David Ippolito and Shannon Wilson. They reside at 222 River Drive. David moved from Palatine and works as a Project Manager for Baxter in Deerfield. Shannon moved from Ingleside and is also a Project Manager for American Hotel Register Company in Vernon Hills. This is their first home and Shannon said it is their "forever home."

David and Shannon have been together for three years and like to spend their anniversary up in Door County. They enjoy entertaining, cooking and spending time with their families. David is a Blackhawks fan, Tri-athlete and is passionate about swimming. Since gardening is a big hobby for David, he already maintains a garden plot down by the pasture. What sold David on their home was the built-in indoor rotisserie where he loves smoking meat.

They love the sense of community in Trout Valley and feel like it's a private club with all of the amenities available. They enjoy the friendly residents that always say "hi" when passing by their home. We are happy you chose Trout Valley as your forever home!

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And a big "welcome" to our new residents, Judy Sedlack and Jack Leist.

Judy and Jack now reside at 231 Valley Road. They moved here from Hebron where they built a log cabin home. They also have a home in Ft. Meyers, Florida. Between them, they have 4 children and 7 grandchildren. Judy was born and raised in Cary, and spent her adult life in Crystal Lake. She is co-owner of a family business that's celebrating its 60th year. Mathews Company, of Crystal Lake, designs and manufactures farm equipment and employs 100 people. They manufacture grain dryers that dry wheat, corn, and also pistachio nuts and coffee beans. They are shipped all over the world.

Judy is involved with the Girl Scouts and is also a member of the Rotary Club of Crystal Lake.

Jack is retired from the commercial construction industry. He is a collector of hunting and fishing artifacts and prints. They enjoy boating on the Fox River and the Chain of Lakes.

What drew them to Trout Valley is the serenity. When they come home, and turn onto Country Commons Road, all the pressures of the day disappear. The waterfalls in the trout ponds and living near the river bring them much joy. Welcome Judy and Jack, we are so delighted you chose Trout Valley as your new home!

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Terry Parrilli

Master Gardeners of McHenry County

Saturday, July 12, 2014

from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Event InfoThe Gardens

The Purtill's gardens will be featured on this walk, along with 7 other gardens in the county....

Tour the McHenry County Master Gardeners' Demonstration Garden at MCC.
Ask Master Gardeners your specific gardening questions.
Enjoy private gardens at your own pace on a self-guided tour.
Purchase plants from the Master Gardeners' own gardens at MCC's Demo Garden (as long as supplies last).
All gardens will be open for viewing from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ticket Information
Purchase tickets by calling (815) 455-8588
$17 - NCCS50 002

McHenry County Master Gardeners - Do you need gardening help or have questions?
Monday-Friday from 9 am to 3 pm, there are volunteers to answer your gardening questions at
815-338-3737.

Trout Valley has a new Little Free Library!

It is located near the Association Announcement Board, in front of the upstairs main barn doors. Carrie Krueger is pleased to be the steward for the Trout Valley Little Free Library on behalf of our neighbors and our great community!

The way it works is simple:

- We initially stock the LFL with a variety of good quality books that we hope will interest our neighbors - for all ages, babies through adults!

- You stop by and take whatever catches your interest

- You return (or pass on to someone else) and can also contribute books

- LFL books are always a gift - never for sale!

Little Free Library is a movement started in 2010, and has grown to include little libraries in most states and dozens of countries. Little Free Library's mission is to:

Promote literacy and the love of reading by building free book exchanges worldwide.
Foster a sense of community and connection as we share skills, creativity and wisdom across generations.
Build more than 2,510 libraries around the world (the number of "real" libraries built by Andrew Carnegie)!

Check out the LFL story at www.littlefreelibrary.org and look at the many amazing examples of little libraries.

Donations can be dropped off at 165 Hawthorne, or contact Carrie at 847-970-0431. Many thanks to John Keane for building it and Lisa Kidder for her initial contribution of books. Thanks for your support!

Welcome Lady!

There's a new Welcome Lady in town!! Terry Parrilli has graciously offered to bring back our old tradition of visiting the homes of new neighbors to bring them neighborhood greetings and information. She will be able to answer your questions about our village and association, the many wonderful amenities, and the clubs and activities that are available, etc.

She has already started contacting some of our new neighbors, but if you moved in recently and would like a visit - please feel free to contact Terry.

terryparrilli@ameritech.net 847-516-6414

Pool News

Pool Rules, Swim at your own risk Procedures, etc

Anyone interested in life guarding, please contact Katie Price

847-516-0771

For More information on the pool, visit:

TV Website

Printable version of the registration form:

Pool Registration Form

Enclose this form along

with your payment made out to "Trout Valley Pool" and drop off or mail to:

Rob Wheelhouse 226 Valley Road

Trout Valley

Water Aerobics at the Pool

The Water Aerobics Classes at the Pool are a long-standing Trout Valley tradition.

Please join us on Monday/Wednesday/Friday mornings from 9:00am until 10:00 am.

A limited number of Props (noodles, kick boards, and weights) will be left at the gate. Please take what you would like to use and kindly return it after class.

These classes are free and open to anyone who is a Trout Valley Pool Member.

Contact Terry Parrilli if you have any questions. 847 516-6414

Future Neighborhood Directory

If you wish to submit a correction for the 2015 Directory or send us new information as a new resident, please email the following information to Vernie at troutvalleynews@gmail.com:

Last Name

First Names of adults (please indicate if there is a different last name)

Street Address

Home (or main) Phone

Cell phone(s) optional

Email - optional

Kids names - optional

Thank you - we try hard to keep our information up to date.

Wood Chipping Dates

July 21

Golf Carts

It is that season again. Please take a moment to review the golf cart rules for our neighborhood - especially if you are a golf cart owner. We want everyone to be safe this summer.

Trout Valley Golf Cart Guidelines

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

Summer Events in the Area

Illinois Fireworks Displays

FIESTA DAYS

WHEN: July 11-20

WHERE: Petersen and Veterans Memorial parks, McHenry

COST & INFO: Music Fest July 11-13, McHenry River Run July 12, Big Wheels Race and Teen Night July 14, Open Track Meet July 16 Concert in the Park July 17, Children's Ice Cream Social July 18, 31st annual Arts & Crafts in the Park and Shakespeare Festival July 19, parade July 20. Among the bands playing are Modern Day Romeos, Cinderella's Tom Keifer, Night Ranger, American English and Heartache Tonight. Information: www.mchenryfiestadays.com or 815-385-4300.

HERITAGE FAIR

WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 13

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

COST & INFO: Themed "Art on the Farm - Raising Barn Quilts," featuring an antique car show, barn quilt and quilt bed-turning demonstration, pie-baking contest, cake walks, white elephant and other sales, antique auction, magic show, music by the Clef Hangers and a DJ and hula hoop and Frisbee contests. "The James" mobile museum will be open, and food is available to purchase. Admission is free. Residents of the village of Union will host garage sales throughout town to coincide with the event. Information: 815-923-2267 or www.mchsonline.org.

NORTHERN ILLINOIS MODEL CONTEST

WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 12

WHERE: McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake

COST & INFO: NIMCON III is hosted by the Lakes Region Scale Modelers, a chapter of the International Plastic Modelers' Society/USA Branch. The static display model contest and show also will feature multiple vendors selling hobby-related items. Contest registration: $10 includes admission and three model entries. General admission: $5 adults, free for children age 12 and younger. Information: www.lakesregionmodelers.com.

ROCKIN' ROTARY RIBFEST

WHEN: July 10-13

WHERE: Sunset Park, 5200 Miller Road, Lake in the Hills

COST & INFO: Acts include Jamie Campbell & The Redneck Romeos, DownPour: The AC/DC Concert, Kashmir: The Led Zeppelin Show, Lee DeWyze, Sugar High, Generation, The Lounge Puppets: Tribute to '80s Hair Bands, Fuel, Eliminator: America's No. 1 ZZ Top Band and 7th Heaven. Admission: $5 adults, free for active military and children age 12 or younger accompanied by an adult. Information: www.lithribfest.com.

"SUDS: THE ROCKIN' '60S MUSICAL SOAP OPERA"

WHEN: July 11-27

WHERE: Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake

COST & INFO: The story centers on the trials and tribulations of the young Cindy. Still pining for her pen-pal fianc� who dumped her, her life is forever changed when her two guardian angels appear to teach her about boys, true love and surviving in this tough, "fluff-n-fold" kind of world. Schedule: 8 p.m. July 11-12, 18-19 and 25-26; 3 p.m. July 12, 19 and 27. Tickets: $32.50, $38.50. Tickets and information: 815-356-9212 or www.rauecenter.org.

FIRST FRIDAY CONCERT SERIES

WHEN: 7 to 8:30 p.m. July 11

WHERE: Lost Valley Visitor Center patio at Glacial Park, Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood

COST & INFO: Free concerts hosted by the McHenry County Conservation District. Schedule: July 11, Project Two; Aug. 1, Diego Alonso Flamenco Ensemble; Sept. 5, Cheryl Niemo and the Down Home Boys. Bring a picnic and lawn chairs. Information: 815-479-5779 or www.mccdistrict.org.

"ALADDIN JR."

WHEN: 7 p.m. July 10-12

WHERE: Marengo Community High School, 110 Franks Road, Marengo

COST & INFO: Summer With the Arts presents live performances by local talented youth under the direction of Mary Bohlander. Tickets: $8 reserved seating. Tickets available at the Marengo Park District front desk, 825 Indian Oaks Trail, or at the door. Tickets and information: 815-568-5126 or www.marengoparkdistrict.org.

GARDEN WALK

WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 12

WHERE: Starting at McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake.

COST & INFO: In celebration of the 35th anniversary of the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners' program, master gardeners will showcase their own gardens. Nine gardens will be featured. Rain or shine. Tickets: $17 on the day of the event. For tickets, call 815-455-8588, event ID: NCCS0001. Information: 815-479-7570 or www.mchenry.edu/gardenwalk.

RUNDEZVOUS RACE

WHEN: 8:30 a.m. July 12

WHERE: Lippold Park, 8597 Route 176, Crystal Lake

COST & INFO: A frontier survival skill race with 14 events/challenges along the trails at Lippold Park, utilizing skills of the 1800s. Some of the events along the more than 5-mile trek include a hatchet throw, archery, water carry, log splitting, trapping and fire starting. Cost: $65. Information: 815-814-1100 or www.rundezvousrace.com.

BOOTS AND SPURS FOR A CURE

WHEN: 9 a.m. July 12

WHERE: Milky Way Park, Route 173 and Lawrence Road, Harvard

COST & INFO: 5K Walk and Run to raise money for CureSearch for Children's Cancer. Cost is $25 a person and includes a T-shirt and a ticket to the July 18-19 Tri-County Pro Rodeo. Information: 815-943-4404 or www.tricountyprorodeo.com.

BAND CONCERTS

WHEN: 7:30 p.m.

Summer Fun on July 24

Season Finale on July 31

WHERE: Veterans Memorial Park, 3400 Pearl St., McHenry

COST & INFO: The 18-piece McHenry City Band, directed by Michael Bazan, will perform with a weekly concert in the park. Future performances of the McHenry City Band include Family Night on July 10, Summer Fun on July 24 and the Season Finale on July 31. Information: www.mchenrycityband.com.

Arlington International - Sunday Family Days

Sunday Family Days Presented by Daily Herald at Arlington International are bigger and better than ever with the addition of even MORE entertainment in the Junior Jockey Zone* including pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, magician, caricaturist, juggler, bounce house* and hands on activities from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. We've partnered up with Chicagoland's favorites in entertainment for exciting and educational content each Sunday - Memorial Day through Labor Day. Summer Schedule

Cary Area Public Library Events

Events Schedule

Cary Park District

Events Calendar

Cary Park District Summer Concerts in the Park
Concerts are held on select Thursdays this summer beginning at 7:00 pm at the Rotary Band Shell in Lions Park.

July 17

Saturday June Band

A fun, family-friendly rock n roll band! Covering everything from the 60's to today.

WEDNESDAY MORNING MOVIE SERIES

WHEN: 10 a.m. June 11-Aug. 6

WHERE: Woodstock Theatre, 209 Main St., Woodstock

COST & INFO: Family-friendly movies throughout the summer at 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Films are rated G or PG. Schedule: "Despicable Me 2" (above) June 11; "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2" June 18; "Turbo" June 25; "The Muppets Take Manhattan" July 2; "The Nut Job" July 9; "The Smurfs 2" July 16; "Free Birds" July 23; "The Lego Movie" July 30; surprise G-rated film Aug. 6. General admission: $1 a person. Information: 815-338-8555 or www.classiccinemas.com.

Regal Theater $1 Movies

McHenry County Master Gardeners - Do you need gardening help or have questions?

Monday-Friday from 9 am to 3 pm, there are volunteers to answer your gardening questions at

815-338-3737.

Cary Farmers Market

Chamber of Commerce Farmers' Market on Sundays

The Chamber will be hosting a Farmers' Market in the north downtown commuter lot on Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from June 1 through September 28. The Farmers' Market will offer a wide selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, cheeses, baked goods, herbs, flowers, plants and much more.

Website

Cary Cruise Night on Wednesday Nights throughout the summer months

Location: Downtown Cary

July 16 - Cadillac's, Lincoln, Mercury Night
July 23 - Pontiac/GTO Night
July 30 - Mopar Night/Chrysler, Dodge, Viper
August 6 - '50s and '60s Muscle Car Night
August 13 - Truck/Emergency Vehicle Night
August 20 - Corvette/Chevy Night
August 27 - Winner's Circle -Display of Ribbons

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Website

Planit 10: Things to do this weekend...

Maintenance

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

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