 8th Annual Trout Valley Turkey Trot
Join us for our 8th Annual Trout Valley Turkey Trot: Thanksgiving Day, November 27th, 9AM
Race Day Registration begins at 8AM
Children's 1 Mile 8:30AM
Where: Trout Valley Riverfront Lodge
Who: Everyone!
Run this fun and scenic 5K course with friends,family and neighbors in the best community around! The Children's 1 Mile Run(12 and under) kicks off at 8:30AM and the 5K follows at 9AM. Post race festivities and awards at 10AM.
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For History Buffs and New Residents
Oct. 3, 1955: Once the Cary estate of magnate John Hertz (founder of Yellow Cab Chicago and Hertz Rent-a-Car), this photo shows the building in its later years, after it was converted into a high-end restaurant called Villa d'Este.
(For those of you new to the area, this was adjacent to the pool)
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Traffic Pattern Concerns:
Jim Gleason has made us aware of a safety issue that has been in existence for a long time in Trout Valley. Many of us have had similar experiences as what Jim has had. The issue is at the intersection of Country Commons and Cary-Algonquin Rd. Drivers coming south on Cary-Algonquin and turning left into the Valley often cut the corner too sharply as they try to beat oncoming traffic and therefore endanger drivers exiting the Valley and themselves. The real problem is poor sight-lines, as the building on the corner hides the exiting traffic and forces drivers at the stop sign to creep forward so they can see around the corner. Rather than wait for an accident to force us to do something, we've decided to put in clear left and right turn lanes at the bottom of the hill and clearly delineate the incoming traffic lane. Please follow those lines and try hard not to "cut the corner".
Wally Zimmerman
River Road becomes one-way when it snows
Although we have only seen a dusting of snow thus far, it is good to remember the change to River Road that goes into effect.
When it snows, traffic on River Road becomes one-way (down hill) from Stonegate Road to Trout Valley Road (at the bridge). With River Road being so narrow and the incline so steep, going uphill puts you and those driving down River Road in danger. Once the weather improves and the roads are cleared, the restriction is lifted.
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Road Work Update
Paving is completed. There will be some work at the Country Commons entrance today, putting yellow stripes on the turn lanes.
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Trout Valley Association News
Upcoming meeting:
November 17, 2014
7 p.m. at the lodge
Changes to the Association's Board
Due to ever-increasing professional obligations, Jeff Greenwald has resigned his Board position; his resignation was effective October 20. At the October 20 meeting, the Board appointed Tom Lentz to complete the term of this seat, which ends in September 2015. Tom will take on the Social, Deed Restrictions and Insurance committees. Thanks, Tom, for stepping up to serve on the Association Board!
Call the Sheriff
If you are aware of a problem in the community, it's often best to call the McHenry County Sheriff to ensure they have a record of the problem. If your home is burglarized, you witness vandalism, you see people loitering down by the river or at other locations within the Valley, please inform the Sheriff. Maintaining a connection with the Sheriff's office helps to ensure the security of our community. The Sheriff's non-emergency number is (815) 338-2144.
Laurie Almeraz
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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.
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Welcome New Residents!
Please give a warm, Trout Valley "welcome" to our new residents, Sarah and Dave Fornear. Sarah and Dave moved from Palatine, about a month ago, into their new home at 279 Little Stonegate Road. Newlyweds, they got married on Shipwreck Beach on the island of Kauai in April.
Sarah grew up in Crystal Lake and played volleyball at Crystal Lake Central High School. She got her degree at Southern Illinois University and has worked as a CPA for Clean Air Engineering in Palatine for the last eight years.
Dave also grew up in Crystal Lake and attended Prairie Ridge High School where he played soccer. Dave has worked as an Electrician (commercial, industrial, residential) since 2001. He also worked for a defense contractor as an electrical inspector/electrician in Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Dubai.
Sarah and Dave love to travel and have visited Thailand, London, Costa Rica and Hawaii. They are also fans of the Chicago Bears and Blackhawks. Dave enjoys fishing, sightseeing and riding his Harley. His grandfather, Donald Maechtle, was the field goal kicker for the 1946 Rose Bowl Team from the University of Illinois.
They were sold on Trout Valley because of its uniqueness, character, beautiful trees, location near the Fox River, sense of quiet, and that it's not in an urban environment. We are happy you have madeTrout Valley your new home!
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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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 Fall Events in the Area
Craft Shows in Illinois
Holiday Craft & Vendor Show - Cary Park Distict
Saturday, November 8
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary
Admission is FREE
Holiday Boutique, November 8th from 9-3, Main and Church Street, Huntley
More Arts and Crafts Shows in Illinois
VETERANS DAY RECOGNITION CEREMONY
WHEN: 9 a.m. Nov. 7
WHERE: McHenry County College Gym/Multi-purpose Room in Building A, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake
COST & INFO: Hosted by the college to honor military veterans. The ceremony begins with patriotic music by the MCC Concert Band and Chorus. The program will include speakers, posting of the colors by a combined service Color Guard and bagpipe music. Visitors will have an opportunity to mingle and meet other veterans at a reception AFTER the ceremony. Refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public. Information: 815-479-7635.
FIRST FRIDAY OPEN MIC NIGHT
WHEN: 8 p.m. Nov. 7
WHERE: The Listening Room at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake
COST & INFO: Hosted by renown singer/songwriter Steve Sebby. Every type of art genre is welcome, including solo instrument, poetry, comedy, storytelling or the spoken word. Tickets: $10. Tickets and information: 815-455-8000 or www.lakesidelegacy.org.
JIM MAY STORYTELLING DINNER THEATER
WHEN: 7 p.m. Nov. 7
WHERE: La Petite Creperie, 115 N. Johnson St., Woodstock
COST & INFO: An evening of storytelling and dining with Emmy Award-winning Jim May. Stories include those of the Sheriff's House, Old Courthouse and McHenry County, as well a his Emmy Award-winning story "A Bell for Shorty" and more. The three-course dinner includes an appetizer, choice of crepe and dessert. Cost: $45 a person. Reservations and information: 815-337-0765 or www.lapetitecreperie.net/events.htm.
"ALMOST, MAINE"
WHEN: Nov. 6-22
WHERE: Black Box Theatre at McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake
COST & INFO: Written by John Cariani and directed by Jay Geller. On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the mythical town of Almost, Maine. Almost's residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Schedule: 7 p.m. Nov. 6-8, 13-15, 20-22. Tickets: $10 for students, faculty staff, seniors and alumni and $15 for the general public. Tickets and information: 815-455-8746 or jgeller@mchenry.edu.
COMMUNITY SING NIGHT
WHEN: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Nov. 11
WHERE: Mixin Mingle, 124 Cass St., Woodstock
COST & INFO: A Place to Shine Music, along with a dedicated choir committee, is starting a new community choir based in Woodstock. Monthly Sing Nights are open to the public, those ages 16 and older, and designed as a way to recruit new members for the formal choir beginning in January 2015. Different types of music will be taught. Suggested donation: $10. Information: 847-507-1352; 815-546-8749 or www.aplacetoshinemusic.com.
"XANADU"
WHEN: 7 p.m. Nov. 6-8
WHERE: Crystal Lake South High School, 1200 S. McHenry Ave., Crystal Lake
COST & INFO: Skate back into 1980 with this musical adaptation of the original film by Crystal Lake South High School. Featuring all of the familiar Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra music, "Xanadu" promises to be the most fun you'll ever have in a roller disco. Tickets: $10 all seats. Tickets and information: 815-893-5199 or www.d155.org/cls.
"THE 39 STEPS"
WHEN: 7 p.m. Nov. 6-7; 2 & 7 p.m. Nov. 8
WHERE: McHenry West High School, 4724 W. Crystal Lake Road, McHenry
COST & INFO: A man in London tries to help a counterespionage agent. But when the agent is killed and the man stands accused, he must go on the run. Tickets: $7 adults, $5 seniors and students available at the door or by email at kellsangie@dist156.org. Information: 815-759-5521 weekdays after 4 p.m.
"TWELFTH NIGHT"
WHEN: 7 p.m. Nov. 7 and 2 p.m. Nov. 9
WHERE: Marian Central Catholic High School, 1001 McHenry Ave., Woodstock
COST & INFO: Marian Central's fall school production. A William Shakespeare creation, the play is a combination of Shakespeare's best comedic elements: love, mistaken identity and slapstick humor. Tickets: $8 adults, $4 seniors and students available at the door. Information: 815-338-4220 or www.marian.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
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 - Cary 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
The 2015 Directory is going to print soon
If you wish to submit a correction, throughout the next year, for the 2016 Directory or you are 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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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.
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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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