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September 5, 2014

Trout Valley News

Issue # 79

Mosquito Spraying Tonight - September 5th

There are no special precautions that residents need to take before or during the application. The application is being completed by a truck that is travelling along all of the streets in Trout Valley and we will not be entering anyone's yard.

Q & A for TV Mosquito Spraying

Trout Valley Directory

A committee is working on updating our directory contact information. There is a form at the end of the TVA packet that was mailed to your house. This can be mailed to me at 295 Stonegate Rd, clipped to the magnet on my front door, dropped off at the annual meeting on the 21st, or you may email updates to me troutvalleynews@gmail.com. We are looking for the following information:

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

Businesses or Services

The packet form also asks for information on your services, both professional and also non-professional (such as teens who babysit, do yard work, etc).

Advertise Your Business in the Directory

There is a form in the packet for placing an ad, or you can contact Patty Maune at txangels66@gmail.com. This can help your business and help defray the cost of the directory printing.

Thanks, Vernie Vadnais

Trout Valley Association News

2013 Annual Meeting

Sunday, September 21, 2014

7:00 p.m. at the Barn

All residents are encouraged to attend! If you cannot attend, there are instructions for submitting your voting proxy via mail before the September 21st.

The Annual Meeting Packet should have arrived in your mailbox by now.

Enclosed in the packet were the following:

Annual Meeting Agenda
Proxy for voting for new members of the TVA Board of Directors
Biographies of residents running for board positions
Information on Golf Cart Usage in TV
2014-2015 TVA Budget
2015 Directory forms - one for updating your information and one for advertising in the directory.

Celebrate Oktoberfest with friends and family!!!
Don't miss out on an EPIC time!!!

Date: Saturday, October 4, 2014
Time: 4-11pm
Place: Trout Valley Lodge down by the Fox River
Hosted by: Steps for Doug

Volunteers are needed. Please email Sue MacInnis to inquire about volunteering for the event!

German food, Beer Garden with a variety of brands and local brews, entertainment (performances by 2 local bands--Alex and the Allstars & Little Broken Arrow), silent auction, kids tent, open mic (so bring your instruments), campfire and sing-a-long...all down by the water at the Trout Valley lodge!
Please confirm your attendance see link below and buy your tickets ahead of time! This is our big 2014 Fund raiser for Steps for Doug! All proceeds go to support ALS.
We want EVERYONE to come! So please pass this invite along!

To Purchase Tickets

Village of Trout Valley Board Vacancy

The Trout Valley Village Board is looking for a new Trustee! We've had a recent vacancy and are looking for someone to serve until the General Election in April, 2015. This will require attendance at our September 2014 Budget Meeting, October 2014 Meeting, December 2014 Meeting and February 2015 Meeting.

If you like being a Trustee, you can file petitions in December and have your name put on the ballot in April 2015 for the remainder of the term (2 years). It doesn't matter if you haven't attended a Village meeting, you only need a commitment to volunteerism and community service to do the job. We have committees that handle Security, Forestry Board (tree planting and trimming), Intergovernmental (Community Outreach), and Stormwater Management to give you an idea of some of the issues we handle. If you are interested, or have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Bob Baker at 224-374-9108 or troutmayor@aol.com.

Thanks,

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Village of TV Board Meeting Date Change

The September 8, 2014 Village Board Budget Meeting has been rescheduled to Wednesday, September 24th at 7:00 p.m

at the Trout Valley Lodge.

Building Committee Vacancies

The Building Committee is seeking 2-3 new members who have lived in Trout Valley for at least one year (our by-laws). Neighborhoods that can use representation are Big Oaks Rd, Hawthorne Way, River Drive, Cahill Rd. and Marryat Rd. Responsibilities include attending 2-4 meetings/year to review homeowner plans and projects requiring approval. We have also done "virtual" meetings, circulating materials for emailed approvals. Contact secretary Ann Somers at acs181@aol.com or at 847-639-1278.

Pool Season Wrap Up

The pool has been the place to be this summer... and the place for parties this August. From the Bob Chinn's party in early August, to Mrs. Durning's Hot Dog and Nacho Party that she threw for the kids of Trout Valley and even a birthday party thrown by the aerobics ladies for Terry Parrilli (I believe it was her 29th).

The whole pool committee wants to thank all the great members who went above and beyond this pool season with donating their time to help clean up, garden, etc... it was greatly appreciated. The pool will only be open for a little over a week and will close on Sunday, September 7th... so be sure to get out there and enjoy it when the weather permits. Thank you again for making this a great season at the pool and we look forward to making next year even better.

Dave Mokry

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And as someone who enjoyed the pool season (especially the water aerobics classes) - I would like to thank the pool committee! These were people who stepped up and volunteered when new committee members were needed! They made it a very fun summer for TV residents!

Vernie Vadnais

Fall Events in the Area

40th Anniversary

ART IN THE BARN
September 27th & 28th 2014

Located at Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington IL

http://www.artinthebarn-barrington.com/

Because We Care Benefit Concert for Julie Magnini

Sunday, September 7 from 2:00-9:00 p.m. at D'Andrea Banquets, 4419 Northwest Hwy., Crystal Lake. The cost of tickets are $50.00 per person and $25.00 for students. Tickets can be purchased at Cary Grove Performing Arts Centre or Century 21 Sketchbook. There will be appetizers, cash bar, silent and live auctions, music by many Cary-Grove High School alumni and friends. For more information call (224) 622-8873 or (847) 630-4328.

#ShutDownCancer Music Fest

Saturday, October 4, from 2 p.m. - midnight

Prairie Grove

https://www.facebook.com/TeamCarone

Tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/teamcarone-shutdowncancer-music-fest-tickets-11676254993

More information: www.teamcarone.com

Cary Shuffle 5K

City: Cary

Date: September 20, 2014

Time: 8:00 AM

Distance: 5k

Details:

Contact Name: Kurt Kaiser

Contact Email: shuffle@cary26foundation.org

Contact Website: http://caryshuffle5k.org

CARY MAIN STREET FESTIVAL

Saturday, September 27 from 12:00-10:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 28 from 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

The Cary Grove Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the inaugural Cary Main Street Fest in downtown Cary on September 27 and 28. The outdoor fall festival will feature local restaurants and businesses, a marketplace of vendors and artists, live entertainment and a children's area to celebrate all that Cary has to offer. The multifaceted event serves up something for everyone:

* a variety of craft beers and wines to complement the flavors of spice, apple and pumpkin that will augment the menus of participating eateries

* a fine arts component to showcase the talents of local artists, featuring live art creation and interactive displays

* a dynamic lineup of lively entertainment on the main stage, while the family stage highlights theater, dance and other interactive children's programming.

Vendors and Volunteers are needed. Please contact the Cary Grove Area Chamber at: Forms

847-639-2800

KELLY MILLER CIRCUS

WHEN: 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9

WHERE: Indian Oaks Park, 825 Indian Oaks Trail, Marengo

COST & INFO: The Kelly Miller Circus has gathered stars from many nations and an exotic display of animals and enhanced them with theatrical lighting and lively circus music. Sponsored by the Marengo Park District. Free admission to tent raising 9 a.m. Sept. 9. Pre-show tickets: $10 adults, $6 children. Circus date tickets: $15 adults, $7 children. Tickets available at the park district and other local businesses. Information: 815-568-5126, www.marengoparkdistrict.org or www.kellymillercircus.com.

CARSON & BARNES CIRCUS

WHEN: Sept. 4 & Sept. 5-7

WHERE: McHenry County Fairgrounds, Woodstock; Petersen Park, McHenry

COST & INFO: The two-hour Big Top Rag Time Circus Ball comes to town. Show includes the "Globe of Death" with the world's top motorcycle stunt daredevils. Schedule: 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 in Woodstock; 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. Sept. 5, 1:30, 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. Sept. 6, 1:30 & 4:30 p.m. Sept. 7 in McHenry. Tickets range in price from $8 to $20. Information: www.bigtopshow.com.

ANTIQUE TRACTOR SHOW

WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 6

WHERE: Farm & Fleet parking lot, 11501 Route 14, Woodstock

COST & INFO: Hosted by the North Eastern Illinois Twin-Cylinder Club. Antique tractors of several makes and colors will be on display. Everyone is invited to view these old tractors of the past, some completely restored, some still in their "working clothes" coming directly from the field. Free. Information: 815-568-8635 or www.facebook.com/neitcc.

"HOPE THROUGH DANCE"

WHEN: 8 p.m. Sept. 5

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

COST & INFO: "Hope Through Dance" is a festival bringing together performance companies and dancers in memory of Laura Maceika. This performance is the fifth annual fundraiser for the Laura Twirls Suicide Awareness Foundation. Jeri Pulver, the mother of Maceika, established the independent foundation to raise awareness and money for suicide prevention programs. Tickets: $28 adults, $18 students. Tickets and information: 815-338-5300 or www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

"UNDER ONE SKY" BENEFIT

WHEN: 5:30 to 10 p.m. Sept. 6

WHERE: Suncreek Farms, 5119 N. Route 47, Woodstock\

COST & INFO: Fundraiser hosted by the Extending Hands ministry to send the Choitz family to Zambia to better serve the people there. Featuring a pig roast, musical performances by Tina Jenkins Crawley and Chris Frankowski, raffles and product sales. Tickets: $35 a person in advance, $40 at the event. Register online at www.extendinghands.org/pages/events. Information: 877-708-1596.

COMMUNITY SING NIGHTS

WHEN: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Sept. 9

WHERE: Mixin Mingle, 124 Cass St., Woodstock

COST & INFO: Hosted by A Place to Shine Music, the new event will be the second Tuesdays of the month for ages 16 and older. As people come together to sing and socialize, members for a new community choir based in Woodstock and serving McHenry County will be recruited. A donation of $10 a person is suggested. Information: www.aplacetoshinemusic.com or www.facebook.com/communitychoirwoodstock.

THE FAT BABIES

WHEN: 8 p.m. Sept. 6

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

COST & INFO: A seven-piece jazz band interpreting classic styles of the 1920s and 1930s. The band released the album "18th & Racine" in 2013. Tickets: $19 all seats. For information on the band, visit www.thefatbabies.com. Tickets and information: 815-338-5300 or www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

"A CELEBRATION OF LIFE IN WORDS AND SONG"

WHEN: 2 to 5 p.m. Sept. 6

WHERE: Woodstock Square

COST & INFO: The McHenry County Suicide Prevention Task Force hosts speakers and performances by Jeff Trudell, Uncle Will: Flatland Bar Star Extraordinaire and Flatland Ramble. The inaugural event is designed to raise awareness and promote suicide prevention and programs that help survivors.

Cary Park District Fall 2014 Program Guide

Watch your mailbox for the Fall 2014 Program Guide!

This guide is packed with hundreds of opportunities for you and your family to laugh, play, grow, create, and explore.

Resident registration begins at 7:00 am on Monday, August 11.

Non-resident registration begins at 7:00 am on Monday,

August 18. Registration is accepted online or download a

registration form and return it to the Community Center with payment.

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

Planit 10: Things to do this weekend...

Deed Restriction of the Month

11e. No overnight parking or storage of vehicles or any other personal property shall be allowed on

road easements, park land or other common property including the swimming pool, river front and

barn parking.

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Riverfront Park Rules

As a reminder, these are the posted Trout Valley Association rules regarding the Riverfront Park.

Thank you

Reminder About Golf Cart Drivers

There are a lot of golf carts being driven by kids on the roads in the Valley. The Golf-cart guidelines clearly state that all drivers MUST have a drivers' license.

Section from our guidelines:

State law permits local governing bodies to allow golf carts on local streets under certain

circumstances. They may operate only on streets with a posted speed limit of 35 mph or less, the drivers must have valid Illinois drivers' licenses, and the vehicles must have brakes, steering, a rear-view mirror, headlights, taillights, brake lights, turn signals, reflectors on the front and back, and "slow-moving vehicle" signs in the rear. Although Trout Valley's streets are private and not subject to these rules, for the protection and safety of the community, the State's requirements are being enforced.

TV Golf Cart Guidelines

Thank you,

Wally Zimmerman

More Information:

Wood Chipping Dates

(signs are posted at the intersections near the barn)

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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

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.

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

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

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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Click on the Archive button at the bottom of the page. The Archive page is the best place to print the newsletter, if you need a paper copy.

Need to rent the barn or lodge?

Please contact Veronica Goodrich at Veronica.Goodrich@searshc.com

or call at 847-502-9123.

Events Calendar

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to Vernie Vadnais at

troutvalleynews@gmail.com

Submissions are due by Wednesday for the upcoming newsletter. We welcome your assistance in getting out the Valley's news! See the option in the footer below to update your email address.

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to Bob Baker at

troutvalleyblasts@gmail.com

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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