February 20, 2015
Trout Valley News
Issue # 103


This issue has invitations to two fun parties - check it out!

Bunco party


This is always a great party!  It is open to all adults.


When: Friday, April 24, 2015, 7-10 pm

Where: Trout Valley Barn

Why: Trout Valley Tennis Club fundraiser for continued maintenance of our beautiful courts

Who: Women and men invited

Cost: $15 (includes one water/pop


Raffle prizes

Tickets: $2 for 1/$10 for 6)

Prizes for each group of 12

Snacks

Wine/beer available for purchase

Space is limited - expected to sell out

Your check is your reservation - must be received by April 15


 

Questions? Contact:

Co-president: Kristin Purtill (847-217-4952)

Co-president: Linda DeBruler (847-651-0916)

Vice President: Donna Coventry (847-639-7015)

Secretary: Terri Dawson (847-639-3996)

Treasurer: Renee Holland (708-828-3193)

Social Chair: Janette Warner (847-516-3235)





Trout Valley Social invites you:
Last chance to sign up!

We need at least 40 people to make the party a success. $30 per person covers: An adult night out without children, appetizers, dinner, drinks, dessert, coffee and a chance to meet new neighbors. 
Checks due by Sunday night, Feb. 22.


"Around The World" Progressive Dinner Party
Friday February 27th at the Trout Valley Lodge

6:30 Arrival at Lodge for appetizers and cocktails

8:00 Dinner at various neighborhood host homes, representing
countries from around the world

9:45 
Lodge for dessert, coffee and after dinner drinks

The cost is $30 per person. Please RSVP and send your check to Michelle Greenwald at 109 Turkey Run.

Checks must be received by Sunday February 22nd. Please make your check payable to Trout Valley Social. Your check will guarantee your reservation. Additional host homes may be needed.

We hope you can join us. We are looking forward to getting out and connecting with neighbors.

Trout Valley Social 


2015 Village of Trout Valley Scholarship Award

The Village of Trout Valley is pleased to offer one college scholarship in the amount of $750 for an eligible Trout Valley resident or Trout Valley Association member.  Graduating high school seniors are encouraged to apply.  Full details can be found on the scholarship application, which is on the Trout Valley website page and a link to the application is also attached to this newsletter.  All applications must be postmarked by Thursday, April 30, 2015.  If you should have any questions, please contact Tonia Gonzalez, Village Clerk at tvclerk@yahoo.com  or by phone at (847) 477-8170.  Good luck!


 

Wonders of our Local Fen

 

Did you know that there is a natural wonder right in the heart of Trout Valley? The Trout Valley Fen is a rare type of wetland. Fens occur where cold, calcium-rich, groundwater-fed springs reach the surface, and are found in areas with a relatively recent glacial history that left behind hills of calcium-rich limestone gravel. The water flowing into fens has a high pH because of the buffering effect of the calcium. As a result, many unique plants are found in fens. Here is some information about one of these plants that you may have seen!

 

Trout Valley Fen Field Notes: Skunk Cabbage
 
This plant actually melts the snow it is so eager to start growing each year!

 

Skunk cabbage, 

Symplocarpus foetidus

may not win awards for its beauty, but it certainly gets the prize for being the first native, local plant to bloom each year. In late winter and early spring, the unusual looking - and foul-smelling - flowers emerge in especially high quality local wetlands. The flowers grow right through the snow.Skunk cabbage plants actually produce their own heat to melt the snow - a phenomenon called thermogenesis that only a handful of plants in the world possess. The heat also helps carry the odor, that smells a lot like rotting meat, and this in turn attracts early-emerging insects that then pollinate the flowers.

 

 

One the best places to see Skunk Cabbage is along the Trout Valley Road across from the bridge & gazebo.  

 

 

Lisa Haderlein

Executive Director

The Land Conservancy of McHenry County


 

 

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Arbor Day

 

Arbor Day is more than a holiday. It is a promise to the earth-celebrating a desire to enrich our homes and communities with the natural abundance that trees bring to our lives. J. Sterling Morton said it best more than 140 years ago. Comparing the celebration of Arbor Day with other holidays, he said, "Other holidays repose upon the past. Arbor Day proposes for the future." Arbor Day is celebrated nationally on the last Friday in April, yet some states observe it at a different date more appropriate for tree planting.

 



Ice Skating


 
The basketball courts by the river are now set up as a skating rink.  
Come check it out!


2015 Meeting Dates

Village of Trout Valley:

The Village of Trout Valley meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. in the Lodge. Any resident of the Village is welcome to attend.
2015 Village of Trout Valley Board Meeting Dates:

February 9th 
April 13th 
June 8th 
August 10th 
September 14th (budget)
October 12th 
December 7th

[The 2nd Monday of every other month & the first Monday in December.] 
Please contact Tonia Gonzalez, Village Clerk at (847) 650-7141 or tvclerk@yahoo.com if you should have any questions about the Village of Trout Valley Meetings.



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Trout Valley Association Board Meetings

The Trout Valley 
Association meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. in the Lodge. Any resident of the Village is welcome to attend.
Here are the corrected dates:
 

February 16
March 16
April 20
May 18
June 15
July 20
August 17
Sunday, September 20 (Annual Meeting) at the barn
September 28 (updated)
October 19
November 16
December 21

Any questions about the Trout Valley Association meetings, please contact Laura Mokry at dlmokry@gmail.com




Dates are subject to change.  Any changes will be posted in the Trout Valley Newsletter.





Trout Valley Website Updates

Check out some of the updated website categories:


Youth Services - Babysitters - Party Helpers 
                                   Pet Sitters - Yard Workers

These are also listed in the Trout Valley directory.



Dialing 2-1-1

McHenry County residents now can dial 2-1-1 for human service needs, health resources and other support thanks to funding from the United Way of Greater McHenry County, the McHenry County Community Foundation and ongoing support from our volunteer team members (see attached NW Herald article).

 

2-1-1 is a 24/7 non-emergency number that connects callers with basic human needs such as food, shelter, rent and utility assistance. It also provides information on Medicare and Medicaid, medical information and other physical and mental health resources. The service is also available for job support and for people with disabilities.

 

 



Looking for the minutes of recent board meetings?

They are posted to the Trout Valley Website, after they are appoved:





Maintenance Phone Numbers

We have had some issues recently with Bernie's cell phone. All is now good again. Bernie's cell phone is 224-401-3128 and Tony is now at 224-610-9995. Those are both Trout Valley phones.

Wally Zimmerman


Deed Restriction of the Month


ASSESSMENT DUE DATES AND COLLECTION TERMS

 

Paragraph 34. From and after the date hereof, all semi-annual dues and assessments assessed against all lots in Trout Valley Division A through Division K, both inclusive, shall be payable in advance on March 1 and September 1 of each year. Any person, corporation, trustee, beneficiary of any trustee, mortgagee, or purchaser dealing with any of the lots in Trout Valley, Division A through K, both inclusive, should determine that all the dues and assessments are current and paid in full and obtain a letter from the Treasurer of Trout Valley Association stating that all dues and assessments are current and paid in full. 

 

The amount of any delinquent and unpaid dues and assessments, interest costs, and fees incurred in collection shall become a lien or charge against each lot involved when payable as provided for in Document No. 294891 and may be foreclosed by any action brought in the name of Trout Valley Association as in the case of foreclosure of liens against real estate. Said lien shall take effect and be in force when due and payable; provided however, that the lien on any lot of any mortgage or other encumbrance shall have a priority over the unpaid dues and assessments, except as to unpaid dues

assessments, charges, interest and costs which are due and payable to, the creation of said mortgage or encumbrance. 

 

Subsequent to the date hereof, any grantee of any lot owner, any grantee in any judicial deed or judicial conveyance, any mortgagee or any purchaser under contract or Articles of Agreement for Warranty Deed, by acceptance of such deed of conveyance, contracts or Articles of Agreement for Warranty Deed, accepts same subject to any and 0 restrictions, conditions, covenants, rights, and powers created or reserved by the Declaration and Conditions recorded as Document #294891, as amended, and by this Amendment to the Declaration of Restrictions and Conditions as herein set

forth and all rights, restrictions, conditions, covenants hereby granted, created, reserved, or declared in all impositions and obligations hereby imposed shall be deemed and taken to be covenants running with the land and shall bind any person having at any time any interest or estate in any lot in Trout Valley, Division A through K,  both inclusive, and shall inure to the benefit of such owner and, in such manner as though the

provisions of said Deed Restrictions and Conditions, as amended, and the provisions herein were recited and stipulated at length in each and every deed of conveyance. 

 

If any owner of any lot, whether he be a person, corporation, trustee or otherwise, is in default of the annual dues and/or assessments, Trout Valley Association may bring suit to enforce collection thereof or to foreclose the lien thereof as herein provided


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River Road becomes one-way when it snows

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.


Trout Valley Association News

 

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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Fall and Winter Events in the Area


Register today to celebrate our McHenry County Everyday Heroes

Everyday Heroes are the people who make McHenry County a great

place to work and live. On March 12, the Northwest Herald will honor 

those McHenry County Everyday Heroes who make a difference in the lives of youth.

Join us at Crystal Lake Country Club. Cost is $25.00 per person and space is limited.  Info on tickets


 



Cary Grove Area Business Scholarship Pageant
2015 Miss Cary-Grove Pageant
Saturday, May 16 
at
Prairie Ridge High School from 7:00-10:00 p.m.

 

Senior Citizen Pancake Breakfast

February 27

The Cary Police Department, the Cary-Grove Neighborhood Life Organization and the Cary Flour Shoppe Bakery will be hosting a Senior Citizen Pancake Breakfast. The event will be on Friday, February 27, from 10:00 - 11:30am and will be held at the Cary Park District Community Center, 255 Briargate Road. Come enjoy pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee, with the Cary Police Officers cooking for you. Register for this free event by calling (847) 639-8118 or for more information or questions please contact Officer Eiring at (847) 474-8030.


 


 


 

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.

  

 

 

Planit 10:  Things to do this weekend...

 

 

 

  

 
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.

Thanks, Vernie       troutvalleynews@gmail.com

More Information:

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.


 
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.


Maintenance

 
If you have any new work requests for Bernie, please contact either Steve Gerard (grd55@aol.com- 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 


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.


                                            


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
 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


View Past Issues of the Trout Valley News




 
 
In This Newsletter:

Bunco Night

Progressive Dinner

2015 Village of TV Scholarship

Wonders of our Local Fen/Arbor Day

Ice Skating Pond

Village of TV Board and TVA Board meeting dates for 2015

TV Website Updates

Dailing 2-1-1

Deed Restriction - Assessment Dues

River Road During Snow


Winter Events


 
More Information:

Welcome Lady

Lodge/barn rental

TV Directory Form


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Upcoming Public 
Meetings:


Trout Valley Association Board
2015 Schedule

March 16
April 20
May 18
June 15
July 20
August 17
Sun, September 20 Annual meeting at the barn
September 28
October 19
November 16
December 21


7 p.m. at the Lodge (except for the Annual meeting)
All are welcome

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Village of Trout Valley Board Meeting Dates


 

2015 Schedule

 

April 13th
June 8th
August 10th
September 14th (budget)
October 12th
December 7th

 

 

7 p.m. at the lodge

All are welcome
 

 

 

 

   
 

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