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October 24, 2014

Trout Valley News

Issue # 86

Trout Valley Website

I am seeking current information to post on the website. If you are in charge of a TV club or group, could you please send me your information for updating? Are there any new groups that are not listed on the website (listed under Activities tab)?

TV Website

If anyone sees other errors on the website - please let me know so that I can fix them.

All residents have access to the website by creating a log in.

Thanks, Vernie troutvalleynews@gmail.com

Lodge and Barn Rental

Please take a moment to read the new procedures:

(this information will always be at the bottom of each newsletter)

Laura Whalen has taken over the job of coordinating the Lodge and Barn Rentals. Thank you Laura, for volunteering!

Anyone who is interested in renting the Lodge, Barn or tables and chairs should visit that link and complete the form. Laura will respond to the request within 24 hours to let you know if the space is available and to send along the paperwork, instructions, etc. It will save time if you check availability on the Events Calendar, before submitting a request form.

Click here to reserve the barn or lodge for rent, click on this link - Lodge or Barn Rental Request Form.

Direct questions about rentals to tvlodgebarnrental@gmail.com.

Need the barn or lodge for a TV club or government event?

If you are reserving dates for a TV club or government event that does

not have to pay to rent the facilities, Vernie Vadnais can add you to the calendar and a form does not need to be submitted. Please check the Events Calendar for availability before submitting your request.

Email Vernie at troutvalleynews@gmail.com.

The TV website Events Calendar requires that you log in to the site. If you have never set up a log in - there is an option to request one.

If you have already reserved a spot on the calendar for an upcoming event, but have not done your paperwork or paid your deposit - please click on Lodge or Barn Request Form above and fill out that form. Laura can then get the paperwork to you.

Thank you

Trout Valley Directory Advertisements and Directory Updates

LAST CALL!!

If you are new to Trout Valley or if you need to update the information that was in the 2013 TV Directory, please email Vernie at troutvalleynews@gmail.com, as soon as possible.

Advertise Your Business in the Directory

Directory Update Form and Advertising Form

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

You can contact Patty Maune at txangels66@gmail.com for information about placing an advertisement. This can help your business and help defray the cost of the directory printing.

Thanks, Vernie Vadnais

TVA Board Members:

as of September 2014

Laurie Almeraz (2015)

Shaun Eck (2016)

Tom Lentz (2015)

Richard Krautsack (2015)

Laura Mokry (2017)

Brian Stitle (2016)

Steve Thallemer (2017)

Dan Wasik (2017)

WallyZimmerman (2016)

Current Responsibilities:

Asset Stewardship - Laurie Almeraz

Boats - Laurie Almeraz

Barn - Richard Krautsack

Building - Dan Wasik

Communications - Laurie Almeraz

Community Policing - Laura Mokry

Deed Restrictions - Tom Lentz

Fen, Ponds, Garden & Landscaping - Steve Thallemer

Grounds & Maintenance - Wally Zimmerman

Insurance - Tom Lentz

Intergovernmental - Shaun Eck

Legal - Brian Stitle

Lodge - Wally Zimmerman

Membership - Laura Mokry

Pool - Laura Mokry

Riding Club - Dan Wasik

Roads - Richard Krautsack

Security - Brian Stitle

Social - Tom Lentz

Tennis Club - Laura Mokry

Waste Hauling- Shaun Eck

To go to the TV Webpage - click here

Trick or Treat Information

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.

Trick-or-Treat Safety Tips

The Cary Police Department wishes all area children a safe and happy Halloween. The Police Department recommends that children follow these guidelines so they may have an enjoyable and safe evening:

Trick-or-Treat in groups in your own neighborhood or an area that is familiar to you. Wear a costume that makes it easy for you to walk, see and be seen.

Wait until you get home to eat your treats. Have your parents or a responsible adult check them first. Throw away any candy or food that is not wrapped or looks like it may have been tampered with. If you have suspicious looking candy, please tell your parents.

Trout Valley Halloween Family Party

Trout Valley Lodge

October 31, 4 p.m.

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.

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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

Crime Prevention Tip

Did you know you can register the serial numbers of your valuables with LeadsOnline's "ReportIt" program? This is a free service that, upon an item's recovery, will assist law enforcement with reuniting goods that have been lost or stolen with their rightful owner. If serial numbers are not available, such as with jewelry, photographs of the items are also accepted.

Visit https://reportit.leadsonline.com/ to register your valuables.

Village of Trout Valley Board News:

Upcoming Meeting

Village November meeting:

November 3, 2014

7 p.m. at the lodge

Important Documents

Village Board 2014 Year End Income Statement

Village Board 2014 Year End Balance Sheet

Ordinance Appropriations 2014-14-002 Pamphlet Form

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

Katherine C. Schultz, McHenry County Clerk, announces that voters can cast a ballot prior to the November 4th, 2014 General Election as early as October 20th without having to offer a reason or an excuse for wanting to vote early.

The early voting law, effective in Illinois, allows voters to cast a ballot at an early voting center through Sunday, November 2nd. The nearest early voting center for Cary residents will be at the Algonquin Township Offices, 3702 US Hwy 14, Community Room (Adjacent to Sheriff's Substation), Crystal Lake, IL:

Monday, October 20th thru Saturday, November 1st

Monday thru Friday

Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Saturday, October 25th and November 1st

Hours: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

The state law requires that a registered voter show valid photo identification before voting early. Voters casting an early ballot must display a current driver's license, a state-issued ID card or another government-issued ID with a photograph.

Any voter who requests an "Early Ballot" or an "In Person Absentee Ballot" MAY NOT go to the polls on Election Day and revoke the ballot originally requested. The law prohibits any voter who has been issued an "In Person Absentee Ballot" or "Early Ballot" from appearing at his/her precinct polling place and requesting another ballot.

For more information about early voting or voting locations, contact the McHenry County Clerk's office at (815) 334-4242.

Voting Info

Jackie Penze has forms, if you would like one. The applications she has are for mail in ballots, which have to be received by the county by October 30, 2014. Once the ballots are completed, it must be postmarked by November 3, 2014.

jackiepenze@aol.com

Fall Events in the Area

Craft Shows in Illinois

Holiday Boutique, November 8th from 9-3, Main and Church Street, Huntley

More Arts and Crafts Shows in Illinois

McHENRY SUNRISE ROTARY'S OKTOBERFEST

WHEN: 6 to 11 p.m. Oct. 24

WHERE: McHenry VFW Post 4600, 3002 W. Route 120, McHenry
COST & INFO: A variety of purveyors will be available to talk beer and offer tastings of their brews. Each admission includes a commemorative event mug on a lanyard, one free sausage with chips and unlimited beer sampling. Raffles and other McHenry Sunrise Rotary Club fundraising activities will be available. Entertainment by Fersher and the Matthew Holm Band. Tickets: $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Tickets and information: www.rotary-oktoberfest.com or call Michael Lehman at 630-632-9560.

ZOMBIE 5K RUN/1-MILE WALK

WHEN: 8:30 a.m. Oct. 25

WHERE: Emricson Park, 1313 Kishwaukee Valley Road, Woodstock

COST & INFO: Run starts at 8:30 a.m., and walk begins at 9 a.m. Participants encouraged to dress up as zombies. An award will be given to the best costume and medals awarded for the top two runners in each category. All proceeds support Home of the Sparrow's efforts to empower homeless women and children. Participants encouraged to seek pledges. Those who raise $150 or more receive T-shirts and free general admission to Haunted Square activities on the Woodstock Square. Registration and information: 815-271-5444 or www.hosparrow.org.

ZOMBIE PUB CRAWL

WHEN: 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Oct. 25

WHERE: Woodstock Square
COST & INFO: Each Zombie Pub Crawl ticket gets you four drink tokens to be used at any participating Woodstock Square bars, admission to Madness Manor haunted house on the Square, admission to the Live Music After Party with music by Derringer & Rye beginning at 10 p.m. at D.C. Cobb's, 226 Main St., Woodstock, and entry into a costume contest. Costume contest will be at 8:30 p.m. at the gazebo on the Square. Tickets cost $30. Check in at the Haunted Square Box Office between 6:45 and 11:30 p.m. to get a T-shirt and Liquor-Treat goodie bag. Must be at least 21 years old to participate. Information: www.hauntedsquare.com.

DIAPER BANK BENEFIT AUCTION

WHEN: 6 p.m. Oct. 25

WHERE: D'Andrea Banquets & Conference Center, 4419 Route 14, Crystal Lake

COST & INFO: A fundraiser hosted by and for the benefit of The Diaper Bank of Northern Illinois in McHenry. The event will include food, silent and live auctions, a four-hour open bar and music by Alexandria, 4-Strings Attached, The Frothy Boys and Mary Ellen Heelan. Tickets: $50 a person. Tickets and information: 815-382-0004 or www.diaperbankni.org.

FOURTH FRIDAY

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 24

WHERE: Starline Gallery, 306 W. Front St., Harvard

COST & INFO: With a theme of "The Roaring '20s," this month's event is the grand finale of the season. Features a juried art exhibit, juried photo contest, featured artist solo exhibit by Antonia Posey and her "Working Poor Series," open Starline artist studios, live music on two floors, people's choice voting and perhaps even a spooky surprise. Performing on the main stage is Big Box of Blues . Jeremy Bates will perform upstairs. Entry fee: $10. Cash bar. Information: 815-347-8535 or www.nancymerkling.com/4th-fridays-at-the-starline.

WOODSTOCK ROUNDUP RADIO PROGRAM

WHEN: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 26

WHERE: Starline Factory Building, 300 W. Front St., Harvard

COST & INFO: A live radio broadcast performed in front of an audience. This week's program is an election special. The program also welcomes acoustic folk and swing performers Dan Zahn and Kate Moretti, along with acoustic blues and grand jammers Still Joel and Just Jake. The show also will include a Halloween-themed tune from Tricia Alexander. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. A $5 suggested donation is requested at the door. Information: www.facebook.com/woodstockroundup.

TRICK OR TREAT TROLLEY

WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 25-26

WHERE: Illinois Railway Museum, 7000 Olson Road, Union

COST & INFO: Tricks and treats await at every stop on this spooky and kooky trolley ride for children dressed in costume. Tickets: $10 adults, $7 children, $38 family maximum. Tickets and information: 815-923-4000 or www.irm.org.

HOWL-O-WEEN BASH

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m Oct. 25

WHERE: 31 North Banquet & Conference Center, 217 N. Front St., McHenry

COST & INFO: Fundraiser for A Heart for Animals in Huntley. The event includes appetizers, games and contests, silent auctions, photo booth and a prize for the best costume. Tickets: $55, $40 children ages 12 and younger. Tickets and information: 847-868-2432 or www.aheartforanimals.org.

"GHOSTBUSTER KIDS ADVENTURE"AT THE HAUNTED SQUARE

WHEN: 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 25

WHERE: Madness Manor on the Woodstock Square

COST & INFO: An interactive adventure for children ages 3 to 12. Help the Ghostbusters capture the ghosts in Madness Manor, a haunted house created as a fundraiser for Family Alliance. Children younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $8 a child. Accompanying adult gets in free with child.

Information: www.thehauntedsquare.com.

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

Trick or Treat Information

Trick or Treat Trail - Sponsored by the Cary Park District

Register for this brand new and exciting Halloween event! Walk the brand new Lions Park trail and enjoy games, prizes, and treats along the way. Parents, please join your children as they dress up for this "spooktacular" afternoon.

Saturday, October 25

1:00 - 2:00 pm Lions Park

Register Early: Download, print, and return the registration form with your payment of $5 per child (adults are free) to the Community Center. You may either fax in your form to 847-639-6290, drop it off at the Community Center any time we are open, or you may drop it in the drop box outside of the Community Center. Please use registration barcode 22316 on your form.

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.

Winter Events in the Area

Merry Cary Parade

Sunday, December 7, 12 - 3:30 p.m.

Information and Application

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!

Planit 10: Things to do this weekend...

More Information:

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

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

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?

Anyone who is interested in renting the Lodge, Barn or tables and chairs should visit the link below and complete the form. Laura will respond to the request within 24 hours to let you know if the space is available and send along the paperwork, instructions, etc. Please check the Events Calendar (link is below) for availability before submitting requests.

Click here to get started - Lodge and Barn Rental Request

Questions about rentals - please email Laura Whalen at

tvlodgebarnrental@gmail.com

Need the barn or lodge for a TV club or government event?

If you are reserving dates for a TV club or government event that does

not have to pay to rent the facilities, Vernie Vadnais can add you to the calendar and a form does not need to be submitted. Please check the Events Calendar

for availability before submitting your request.

Email Vernie at troutvalleynews@gmail.com.

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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