 Did you lose a cat? A resident found a beautiful, young adult male cat in the middle of the road early Thursday evening, where Turkey Run Rd. and Rainbow Lane split. He's tawny/buff colored, short hair, striping on his tummy, not neutered, with claws, but no collar. He's very sweet and well fed, so he probably belongs to someone. If he belongs to you or someone you know, call or leave a message for Ann Somers at 847-404-3802, or email at acs181@aol.com. |
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Road Work 
This year's road work will begin on Monday, November 3rd. Work will start down at the marina. The Boat Club is paving the walkway around the marina. Next up will be Association work, starting with the parking lot and patching the Lodge lot. No parking at the Marina area for 24 hrs (starting Monday), so paving can be completed.
The crew will then begin working on Turkey Run, Hawthorne Way, Big Oaks, and Little Marryat. Please use alternate routes when possible and be cautious around the workers. Any questions - please contact call Bernie (first choice) at 224-401-3128, or Wally at 847-682-8500.
Thanks,
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Trick or Treat Information
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.
TIME CHANGE!
TROUT VALLEY HALLOWEEN FAMILY PARTY
TODAY
LODGE AT 3 P.M.
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Family Halloween Party
TIME CHANGE!
October 31, 2014, 3 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 3:00 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 |
Village of Trout Valley Board News:
Upcoming Meeting
Village November meeting:
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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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)?
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.
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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.
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.
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
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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
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
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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
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 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
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
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.
HAUNT-OR-TREAT
WHEN: Haunt-or-Treat for Kids is 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 31; Haunt-or-Treat After Dark is 7 to 11 p.m. Oct. 31
WHERE: Madness Manor on the Woodstock Square
COST & INFO: Part of The Haunted Square festival hosted by Family Alliance, the Haunt-or-Treat for Kids invites children ages 3 to 13 to collect candy from the ghosts of Madness Manor, the interactive haunted house on the Square. Cost is $8 a child. Haunt-or-Treat After Dark invites those ages 10 and older to take the candy challenge as they go through Madness Manor to see if they can collect candy from each room before the dead close in around them. Cost is $10 a person. Information: www.thehauntedsquare.com.
GREEN LIVING EXPO
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 1
WHERE: McHenry County College Gym and Commons Area, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake
COST & INFO: More than 70 green businesses and organizations will help residents explore eco-friendly ideas to take home. There also will be free giveaways and several outdoor exhibits. Visitors may bring old bicycles and bike parts as well as alkaline and rechargeable batteries for recycling. The 2,500-gallon Fox River Fish Viewing Tank will showcase the complexity of the Fox River ecosystem, and Illinois State University's Solar Race Car Team will display its solar race car. Free admission. Information: 815-455-8778 or www.mchenry.edu/greenexpo.
"MEMORIES & DREAMS"
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Nov. 1
WHERE: Crystal Lake Country Club, 721 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake
COST & INFO: Annual fundraiser to support the Assisi Animal Foundation's no-kill shelter operation. The evening will include cocktails (cash bar) and the viewing of auction items. Dinner is scheduled for 7 p.m. followed by auction closings, music and dancing. Black tie optional. Tickets: $70 a person. Tickets and information: 815-455-9411 or www.assisi.org.
"A CLOCKWORK ORANGE: A PLAY WITH MUSIC BY ANTHONY BURGESS"
WHEN: 8 p.m. Oct. 31, Nov 1, 7-8 & 14-15
WHERE: Memorial Hall Civic Theatre, 10308 Main St., Richmond
COST & INFO: A Theater Undreground presentation based on the book of the same name, not the Stanley Kubrik film. Alex (Katelin Stack) and a vicious teenage gang revel in horrific violence, mugging and gang rape. When a drug-fueled night of fun ends in murder, Alex is finally busted, banged up and given a choice - be brainwashed into good citizenship and set free or face a lifetime inside. Tickets: $15 at the door; $10 for veterans and seniors. Information: www.theaterundreground.com.
JOE DIAMOND HALLOWEEN SHOWS
WHEN: 7 & 9 p.m. Oct. 31
WHERE: The Listening Room at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake
COST & INFO: Diamond reads minds, tells ghost stories and performs feats that defy explanation. Recommended for ages 13 and older. The 9 p.m. show also will feature a tour of the Dole Mansion. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door; $50 Dole Mansion Halloween tour and 9 p.m. show. Tickets and information: 815-455-8000 or www.lakesidelegacy.org.
HUNTLEY COMMUNITY RADIO 101.5 FM HALLOWEEN BASH
WHEN: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 31
WHERE: Studio of Huntley Community Radio, 11419 Route 47, Huntley
COST & INFO: Open house to help celebrate the launch of 101.5 FM. Children can trick or treat, learn about the radio and enjoy live programming. All children younger than age 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Information: 847-802-4641.
GHOULISHLY GOOD AUCTION
WHEN: 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 1
WHERE: Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 5603 W. Bull Valley Road, McHenry
COST & INFO: Ghouls will host silent and live auctions featuring personal and business services, meals, getaways and tickets to theaters and sporting events. There will be children's activities, a 50/50 raffle, entertainment, hors d'oeuvres, desserts and beverages. Costumes optional, but welcome. Free admission. Information: 815-322-2464 or northwestayers@comcast.net.
HAUNTED FOREST
WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 31 and Nov. 1
WHERE: Algonquin Road Elementary School soccer fields, 975 Algonquin Road, Fox River Grove
COST & INFO: Presented by the Fox River Grove Firefighters Association. Not so scary 6 to 7 p.m. Only for the brave 7 to 10 p.m. Admission: $4, free for children age 3 and younger. Refreshments available for purchase sponsored by the Fox River Grove Special Events Committee. All proceeds go to the Fox River Grove 215 fireworks. Information: www.facebook.com/frglivingfortheweekend.
HALLOWEEN PARTY
WHEN: 5 p.m. Oct. 31
WHERE: McHenry Moose Lodge, 3535 N. Richmond Road, McHenry
COST & INFO: Dinner, a costume contest and a performance by the country band Rebel (scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.), sponsored by the Loyal Order of Moose Lodges. Cash prizes will be awarded to the best costumes. Tickets: $10 a person. Information: 815-385-9770 after 3 p.m
Winter Events in the Area
Rotary Club of Cary-Grove Winter Farmers' Market
In support of local farmers and vendors, the Rotary Club of Cary-Grove will be holding a winter farmers' market on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month through early spring. The next farmers' market will be Sunday, November 2nd and will be held at the Algonquin Township Offices at 3702 US Highway 14 (Building #6) in Crystal Lake from 9:00am to Noon. Click here to view the Farmers' Market flyer.
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!
Register today! Registration ends November 3.
Planit 10: Things to do this weekend...
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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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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.
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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.
Questions about rentals - please email Laura Whalen at
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.
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Send newsletter submissions
to Vernie Vadnais at
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
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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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