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Family Halloween Party
October 31, 2014, 4 p.m. at the lodge
Come see all the kids in costumes, it'll be quite a sight
When we celebrate at our family party on Halloween Night.
Neighborhood monsters and their families wanting to ride through Trout Valley on a tractor pulled trailer, please join us at the lodge at 4:00 with your little ones dressed in costumes with a candy bag ready to go. The tractor will take the kids to most streets in the neighborhood. After they are good and tried and growing hungry, please join us at the lodge for a evening of family fun pot luck style. We will be serving chili with all the sides.
Please click on the link below and reply to Michelle Greenwald at greenwaldfamily@att.net with your name next to item you are able to bring. In addition, we need a head count so we don't run out of chili. There will be a kid friendly Halloween movie and a bonfire to make s'mores.Printer Friendly Form
Suggested items to bring: blankets, sticks for s'mores, baby wipes, outdoor seating and outdoor lighting/candles.
We hope you can join us for a spooky good time!~ Social
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October Chipping Dates
October 20
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THANK YOU!
Oktoberfest was a HUGE success! Thank you for attending our first annual Oktoberfest Celebration! The event was a huge success and we have YOU to thank! We are so lucky to have such a large, energetic, and generous community supporting us! Total $$ Raised from Ticket Sales: $7,267 Total $$ Raised from Silent Auction: $1,765 TOTAL: $9,032 Thank you Steps for Doug Oktoberfest Team! Thank you Sue MacInnes for your donations in kind that made the internal cost for this event so low. Thank you as well for managing the big picture and maintaining a vision for the event! Your financial generosity and planning made Oktoberfest a reality. Thank you Mary Pearl and Kristina Vander Reyden for doing hours and hours of ground work; from placing food/beer orders to putting up posters we would have never been able to pull this off without your help! Thank you Mary Ann Komarnicki for canvasing local businesses to populate our Silent Auction! You really helped us to make the Silent Auction a success! Thank you Little Broken Arrow and Alex and the Allstars for filling the chilly night with music, dancing, and joy!! You brought smiles to so many faces and we are truly grateful to you for sharing your talent with Steps for Doug! Thank you VOLUNTEERS!!!! You made this event possible and we are so grateful to you for volunteering your time. Thank you to Emily Pearl, Rachel Nenni, Nick Perri, Marty Magnini, Miles Magnini, Carrie Kalenda, Steve Komarnicki, Mary Ann Komarnicki, Mary Haning, Jackie Haning, Patty Haning, Diane Hall, Jim Somers, Ryan Barrett, Dan Pearl, Rick Haning, Joe Haning, JC Haning, Royce Van Hoove, and Krystal Thompson.
Thank you to all of the Silent Auction Donors!
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Village of Trout Valley Board News:
Upcoming Meetings:
Village Budget Meeting: October 13, 2014
Agenda - Budget
Village November meeting: November 3, 2014
7 p.m. at the lodge
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.
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November 4th Election - Illinois
For those of you new to the area, or interested in voting early - here is a website that has information. Voting Info
Early voting begins October 20th. Jackie Penze has forms, if you would like one.
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 Fall Events in the Area
Autumn Drive
Antiques, Arts & Crafts
October 17, 18, and 19
www.autumndrive.net
Mad Hatter's Fall Fundraiser for Gaver's Breast Center in CL
November 12 from 5:30 - 9
At McHenry County Orthopedics 420 N IL Rte 31
Information and location
Chamber of Commerce Farmers' Market
October 12
The Chamber hosts a Farmers' Market in the north downtown commuter lot on Sundays from 9:00am to 1:00pm now through October 12. The Farmers' Market will offer a wide selection of fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, baked goods, herbs, flowers, plants and much more. You are encouraged to contact the Chamber at (847) 639-2800 or www.carygrovechamber.com for more information regarding the Farmers' Market.
Halloween Trick-or-Treat Walk in Cary at New Location
Our annual Halloween Trick-or-Treat Walk being held this year for the first time in the Jewel Shopping Strip on Northwest Hwy. in Cary on Saturday, October 25 from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and then from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in Fox River Grove. The Fox River Grove Halloween Trick-or-Treat walk will take place at the Stone Hill/Foxmoor Shopping Center. All businesses in the Jewel Shopping Strip and the Stone Hill/Foxmoor Crossing Shopping Center are encouraged to participate. All Chamber members can reserve a spot on the parade route to hand out treats! It is great visibility for your business and the event is attended by hundreds of community families each year. If you wish to participate, call the Chamber at (847) 639-2800 or register online.
Cary/Trout Valley Trick-or-Treat Hours
October 31st
Halloween trick-or-treat hours in the Village will be from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 31st.
Trout Valley Halloween Family Party Trout Valley Lodge October 31, 4 p.m. See article in this newsletter for information.
FALL DIDDLEY
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 11 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 12
WHERE: Boone County Fairgrounds, on Route 76 just north of Business Route 20, Belvidere
COST & INFO: Craft show sponsored by volunteers of the Mental Health Resource League for McHenry County. All proceeds from the show benefit McHenry County agencies concerned with mental health services. The event features more than 300 exhibitors offering a wide variety of handcrafted folk art, clothing, jewelry, fine art, pottery, wood carvings, dried florals, food and more. Admission: $6 ages 12 and older. Free parking. Information: 815-385-5745 or www.falldiddley.com.
LAKE IN THE HILLS ROTARY CLUB CARNIVAL
WHEN: 5 to 10:30 p.m. Oct. 10; noon to 10:30 p.m. Oct. 11-12
WHERE: 101 N. Randall Road (former Dominick's parking area), Lake in the Hills
COST & INFO: A Halloween-themed carnival. There will be face-painting, and Jacobs High School students dressed as kid-friendly characters will interact with children. Fall decorations and pumpkins also will be available for purchase from Dave's Pumpkins. Proceeds will help the Rotary Club provide humanitarian services and benefit local organizations. Information: www.lithrotary.org.
"GHOSTBUSTERS" ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 11
WHERE: Volo Auto Museum, 27582 Volo Village Road, Volo
COST & INFO: In honor of the 30th anniversary of 1984's "Ghostbusters," the museum will unveil a newly restored Ecto-1, the vehicle used in the film. The event also will include presentations by paranormal investigators from the Gurnee-based Ghostland Society, costumed characters and photo opportunities. Each admission wristband purchased will be good that night for free entry to the McHenry Outdoor Theater, which is showing"Ghostbusters" and "Ghostbusters II." Admission: $13.95 adults, $8.95 children ages 5-12, free for children 4 and younger. Information: 815-385-3644 or www.volocars.com.
GHOST STORIES PLUS
WHEN: 5 to 9:15 p.m. Oct. 11
WHERE: Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside
COST & INFO: The evening will start at 5 p.m. with the Haunted Trail, guided bog tours and milk jug luminaries highlighted by "Into the Shadows" scary stories with storyteller Mike Speller from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission: $5 adults, $2 children. Doughnuts, taffy apples, hot cocoa and hot cider available to buy. Registration and information: 815-344-1294 or dnr.volobog@illinois.gov.
TASTE OF FALL & FALL SHOPFEST
WHEN: 1 to 5 p.m. Oct. 11
WHERE: Downtown McHenry
COST & INFO: Taste from the best specialty items of 18 restaurants. Cost for the tastes is $1 to $2. Hosted by the McHenry Area Downtown Business Association, the event includes a raffle and a trolley, though visitors are encouraged to walk along the Riverwalk and through downtown to visit boutiques and stores with specials from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: 815-385-4300.
SPECIAL SCREENING OF "SCOOBY-DOO"
WHEN: 10 a.m. Oct. 11
WHERE: Woodstock Theatre, 209 Main St., Woodstock
COST & INFO: Get in the Halloween spirit with this special screening. Children are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween costumes. Tickets: $1 a person available at the box office. Information: 815-338-8555 or www.classiccinemas.com.
Dearly Departed presented by the Crystal Lake Historical Society
Dearly Departed - Phone 815-455-1151 or www.cl-hs.org
Santa's Workshop - Carly Park District
Board the train with your family and ride to Santa's Workshop where he will be waiting to hear your wish lists. A lunch buffet will be served with plenty of time afterward to visit with Santa. Then, board the train back to Cary. Don't forget your camera to capture the memory of this very special day with your family.
R/NR registration fee is $18/$27 per person and includes train tickets, meal, and a visit with Santa. Registration deadline is November 3.
Space is limited and these trips fill up fast! Please register today! Registration Form
Friday, December 12
Meet at the Cary Train Station at 11:25 am. The train will leave the station at 11:43 am. We will travel to Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen in Crystal Lake for lunch and the visit. We will return to the Cary Train Station at approximately 2:08 pm. Download a registration form or use Rapid Reg. Please use registration bar code 22293.
Saturday, December 13
Meet at the Cary Train Station at 10:50 am. The train will leave the station at 11:08 am. We will travel to Durty Nellie's in Palatine for lunch and the visit. We will return to the Cary Train Station at approximately 1:43 pm. Download a registration form or use Rapid Reg. Please use registration bar code 22294.
Make Santa's Workshop part of your holiday plans!
Register today! Registration ends November 3.
Planit 10: Things to do this weekend...
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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
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
Thank you,
Wally Zimmerman
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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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