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!
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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)
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Straight from the Horse's Mouth
Meet your Neigggghbor!
Name: Holy King (nickname "D")
Owner: Alyssa Murphy
Breed: Thoroughbred
Age: 18
Favorite Treat: Peppermints
Best Friend at the Barn: Scooter
Favorite Activity: Dressage
Fun Fact: Alyssa and King have been together his entire life - Alyssa was 9 years old when he was born. He had a short career as a racehorse and then began showing in dressage. You wouldn't know he is 18 years old, he acts like he is 3 with his amount of energy!
Did you know?: While most horses are domestic, others remain wild. Feral horses are the descendants of once-tame animals that have run free for generations. Groups of such horses can be found in many places around the world. Free-roaming North American mustangs, for example, are the descendants of horses brought by Europeans more than 400 years ago. (National Geographic.com)
The Trout Valley Riding Club
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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.
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 Fall and Winter Events in the Area
Cary Grove Area Community Showcase
Featuring local businesses and crafts
Cary-Grove High School
2208 Three Oaks Rd., Cary
Saturday, March 7
Cary-Grove High School, 2208 Three Oaks Rd., Cary
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
My Sister's Dress prom dress sale
Saturday, March 07, 2015
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sage YMCA
701 Manor Road
Crystal Lake, IL
More than 1,000 gently used dresses to choose from as well as purses, jewelry and more. All dresses cost $25. Proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County.
Spring Craft Fair
Saturday, March 7 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Community Center, 255 Briargate Road
FREE to shop! All vendor spaces have been filled
Park District info
"Hairspray" the Musical
Runs through March 8th
Lauryn Henderson has auditioned and got the part of "Little Inez" from the Musical "Hairspray". She is cast with many talented artists from the Chicago area and will be performing at Cutting Hall Theater in Palatine. The show runs from 2/21/15 - 3/8/15, and is sponsored by MUSIC ON STAGE PRODUCTIONS. Tickets are available online and at the door. Senior & student prices available as well as groups of 10 or more. Please use the code "HENDERSON" if purchasing on line, or mentioned the name "HENDERSON" at the box office. http://www.musiconstage.org/ DISNEY'S "MARY POPPINS" WHEN: Feb. 27 through March 7 WHERE: Crystal Lake South High School, 1200 S. McHenry Ave., Crystal Lake COST & INFO: Presented by Crystal Lake South High School. The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that "Anything can happen if you let it." Schedule: 7 p.m. Feb. 27; 2 & 7 p.m. Feb.28; 7 p.m. March 5-6; 2 & 7 p.m. March 7. Tickets: $10. Tickets and information: 815-893-5199 or www.d155.org/cls. "SHREK THE MUSICAL" WHEN: Feb. 27 through March 7 WHERE: Prairie Ridge High School Auditorium, 6000 Dvorak Drive, Crystal Lake COST & INFO: Presented by Prairie Ridge High School. Show originally was produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions. Schedule: 7 p.m. Feb. 27; 1 & 7 p.m. Feb. 28; 7 p.m. March 6; 1 & 7 p.m. March 7. Tickets: $10. Free senior citizen performance at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 26. For senior reservations, call 815-893-5888. Tickets and information: www.showtix4u.com.
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.
The History of Boating on the Fox Chain O' Lakes
Join David Lester, historian and author, as he discusses the regional development and boating activity between the mid-1800's and the present in the Fox River and Chain O' Lakes.
Location:
Fox River Grove Memorial Library
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.
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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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Looking for the minutes of recent board meetings?
They are posted to the Trout Valley Website, after they are appoved:
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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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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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Maintenance Work Requests
If you have any new work requests for Bernie, please contact either Steve Gerard (
) so we can prioritize this work appropriately.
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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
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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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View Past Issues of the Trout Valley News
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2015 Village of TV Scholarship
Bunco Night
Straight from Horse's Mouth
TV Website Updates
Dailing 2-1-1
River Road During Snow
Winter Events
More Information:
Welcome Lady
Lodge/barn rental
Maintenance
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
October 12th
December 7th
7 p.m. at the lodge All are welcome
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