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September 26, 2014

Trout Valley News

Issue # 82

Stitching Club

Welcome to Stitch & B*tch

The Trout Valley Stitch & B*tch group is starting our 8th year and all Trout Valley residents and "alums" are welcome. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month during the school year, at 9 AM till 10:30-ish, at the riverfront lodge. This month, however, our next meeting is Sept. 30th. In October, it will be the 14th and 28th.

You can bring any carry-along project, whether it's knitting, crocheting, quilting, any other needlework, recipe organization, photo album, or just come to socialize. We're always ready to help out if you have questions, or to share ideas. Bring a cup of coffee or bottle of water if you want.

If you want to be on the email list for reminders, or you have any questions, please contact Ann Somers at acs181@aol.com or call at 847-639-1278.

Village of Trout Valley Board News:

Election packets now available for the

April 7, 2015 Consolidated Elections

for

Village President and Village Trustee positions

The Village of Trout Valley has the office of President and four Trustee positions to be elected in the April 7, 2015 Consolidated Elections. Three of the Trustee positions serve a four-year term and one has a two-year term.

The office of President serves a four-year term.

The Village board meets approximately seven times a year. The filing period is from December 15th through December 22nd, 2014. Residents are encouraged to apply. Please contact Tonia Gonzalez, Village Clerk at (847) 477-8170 for further details.

Directory News

Directory Update Form

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Do you know a local business owner who might like to advertise in our directory? It helps us defray the cost of the directory!

The Deadline is October 24th!

Solicitation Letter for Ads in the Directory

Thank you very much

Upcoming Board Meeting

TV Association Board Meeting

Monday, September 29th at 7:00 p.m.
at the Trout Valley Lodge

AGENDA

All are welcome to attend.

*** Kudos For Kids ***

Madison Greenwald just found out that she has been cast as a solider in the 2014 Joffrey Nutcracker in Chicago!

Watch for specific dates for performances in an upcoming newsletter under the Fall Events section. The performances run from December 5th-28th at the Chicago Auditorium.

Congratulations Madison!

If you have an entry for Kudos for Kids - please email Vernie at troutvalleynews@gmail.com.

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

Welcome New Residents!

Please give a warm Trout Valley "welcome" to the Kuhner family, who recently moved into their new home at 233 Valley Road from Seattle, Washington. Ed, Jennifer, and their children Anna 10, Henry 8, and Sam 5, are no strangers to Trout Valley. Jennifer is the daughter of Barb and Dan Palenske, longtime residents on River Drive. Jennifer grew up in Trout Valley from the age of twelve, and she and Ed were married at her lovely childhood home on the Fox River. They continue the tradition of multiple generations of Trout Valley families making their home here.

Ed works for HTC, a phone company in Seattle. Jennifer has a Master's Degree in Social Work, but is now a stay at home mom. Ed and Jennifer met on Halloween while in school, in New Orleans, and they love celebrating that holiday. Ed likes to build things, is very talented with any kind of technology, enjoys remote control cars and helicopters and any technology toy. Jennifer loves horses and riding and is thinking about getting a horse in the spring. She loves animals, the outdoors, walking, reading, and visiting Chicago. She would love to volunteer for any social events in the Valley for our children.

Anna loves softball, basketball, playing the piano, and reading. Henry is involved with Cub Scouts, playing the drums, chess, and recently flew in an airplane at Lake in the Hills Airport. He aspires to become an airline pilot. Sam is the family comedian who is unforgettable, very active, and enjoys all sports, especially soccer.

The Kuhner family loves the sense of community in Trout Valley, and the freedom that allows their children to meet friends, roam, and play outdoors. Trout Valley reminds them of Seattle and they are very happy to be back near family.

We are delighted you chose to return to Illinois and make Trout Valley your new home!

Terry Parrilli

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/

#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 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.

Admission $5 (suggested donation)

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

* Main stage, while the family stage highlights theater, dance and other interactive children's programming, there will be a lineup of the area's most popular bands, including Althea Grace, August Hotel, Bourbon Country, GENR8R, Pirates Over 40, Sugar High, Kent Rose and the Remedies, The Marquis Brothers, Alex and the Allstars, Libido Funk Circus and Heartache Tonight, also are scheduled to perform all weekend.

Dearly Departed presented by the Crystal Lake Historical Society

Dearly Departed - Phone 815-455-1151 or www.cl-hs.org

JOHNNY APPLESEED FESTIVAL

WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 27

WHERE: Williams and Woodstock streets, downtown Crystal Lake

COST & INFO: Fun for the whole family featuring pony rides, petting zoo, pumpkin train, clowns, face-painting, storytelling, wagon rides, pie-eating contest, craft fair, live music, food and more. Meet Johnny Appleseed as he strolls the streets telling his story. A Great Ball Race is scheduled for 3 p.m. Free admission. Information: 815-479-0835 or www.downtowncl.org.

RAUETOBERFEST

WHEN: 4 p.m. to midnight Sept. 26-27

WHERE: 100 S. Main St., Crystal Lake

COST & INFO: The Raue Center for the Arts will host its first outdoor Oktoberfest with traditional food, old-world style oom-pah band music and activities in a festival setting scheduled to take place in the heart of downtown Crystal Lake. L&V Distributors will provide many authentic beers. There will be a "Kinderfest" for children sponsored by Friendship House. Tickets available at the gate: $5 from 4 to 6 p.m.; $8 from 6 to 11 p.m. (no entry after 11 p.m.); free for children. Information: 815-356-9212 or www.rauecenter.org.

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION WITH GLAZZ ENSEMBLE

WHEN: 3 p.m. Sept. 28

WHERE: the Listening Room at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake

COST & INFO: A two-year anniversary concert celebration of the Listening Room, featuring jazz from Glazz Ensemble with special guest Linda Solotaire. Champagne toast, complimentary dessert and cash bar. Tickets: $25. Tickets and information: 815-455-8000 or www.lakesidelegacy.org.

OARTOBERFEST CELEBRATION

WHEN: Sept. 26-28

WHERE: Broken Oar, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington

COST & INFO: German beer and food, along with costumed staff and six bands in three days on the Oar stage in a pavilion tent. Bands performing throughout the weekend include Wish List (with former members of Friction), Modern Day Romeos, 97Nine, Downpour AC/DC Tribute Band, Alex & the All Stars and VVX. Information: www.brokenoar.com.

FALL FEST & WINE WALK

WHEN: noon to 10 p.m. Sept. 27

WHERE: 10908 Main St., downtown Richmond

COST & INFO: A family event hosted by the Richmond-Spring Grove Chamber of Commerce including 10 wine stops, music and art. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Memorial Hall renovation project. Information: 815-678-7742 or www.rsgchamber.com.

HUNTLEY FALL FEST CAR SHOW

WHEN: 9 a.m. Sept. 27

WHERE: Deicke Park, 11419 S. Route 47, Huntley

COST & INFO: The sixth annual "Pedals for Paws" fundraiser to benefit Animal Services and Assistance Programs Inc. in Marengo, which provides food, supplies, programs and services to animal shelters and rescues. Show is open to all vehicles from 1980 and older. Custom trophies and awards will be presented at 2 p.m. Entertainment by 3D Sound. Food available. Registration fee: $10 a vehicle. Free public admission. Information: 630-673-2360.

SERVICE LEAGUE OF CRYSTAL LAKE HOUSEWALK

WHEN: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 26

WHERE: the Crystal Lake area (details provided upon ticket purchase)

COST & INFO: See four "staycation" homes as part of the Service League's fundraiser to provide student scholarships and assistance to those in need. Tickets: $30 prior, $40 day of. Tickets available at local businesses and www.slcrystallake.org. Information: 815-261-4590.

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:

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

Directory Update Form and Advertising Form

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

Wood Chipping Dates

(signs are posted at the intersections near the barn)

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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.

Did you miss a previous issue of the

Trout Valley News
or a Trout Valley Blast?

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

Send newsletter submissions

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.

Send blast submissions

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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