Calling All Electricians !!
We have a small Trout Valley job that requires the skill of somebody who likes to play with electricity. If you'd like to help (I'm not allowed) give me a call and we'll talk.
Wally Zimmerman
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Images of our lovely Trout Valley
(Photos courtesy of Meghan Lentz)
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2015 Village of Trout Valley Scholarship Award Reminder: Deadline approaching.....all Village of Trout Valley Scholarship applications & documentation must be postmarked by Thursday, April 30th.!
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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Last Chance!!
Orders are due by Monday, April 27th
2015 Riding Club/Barn Flower Sale
It's time for the annual flower sale to benefit the Riding Club and the barn.
Pick up day is Saturday, May 9th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the barn (just in time for Mother's Day).
Additional plants will be for sale that day, as well.
Trout Valley residents may arrange for delivery of their orders to their homes. Please see the flyer below for more information.
Thank you for supporting the Riding Club and the
Barn!
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New Resident Event at the Barn!
All new residents from the last two years are invited to attend a welcoming party at the
Trout Valley Barn.
When: Saturday, May 9th
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Come and meet your new neighbors, get information on clubs and amenities and enjoy some refreshments!
Sponsored by the Trout Valley Welcoming Committee.
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If you represent a club, organization, amenity, Trout Valley Association Board, Trout Valley Village Board, etc., and would like to have an information table at this event - please contact Patty Maune @ 585-350-9407 or txangels66@gmail.com
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Bunco party reminder -
It's Tonight!
When: Friday, April 24, 2015, 7-10 pm
Where: Trout Valley Barn
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Arbor Day Celebration 2015
Today at 4 p.m.
Arbor Day is Friday, April 24th. The Trout Valley Tree Board will be honoring the day by planting a River Birch down at the River by the Tennis courts at 4 P.M. Friday April, 24th. Please join us for this memorable occasion.
The first Arbor Day was celebrated in 1872 in Nebraska. J. Sterling Morton convinced the Board of Agriculture to set aside a day for the planting of trees. Mr. Morton stated "other holidays" reflect on the past. Arbor Day proposes a look to the future. We will have more interesting facts and information for you at the ceremony. Please join us.
Plant a tree, grow up together.
Nurture a Tree, grow old together.
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Birds of Prey
Illinois Raptors
Spring Safety Reminder
A neighbor mentioned that she has seen large birds of prey circling our neighborhood skies and that two years ago her 12 pound dog was picked up by a bird of prey. The dog was dropped by the bird and recovered from some serious talon wounds.
Below is a field guide for those who are interested in our local flying wildlife.
Field Identification Guide
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Wood Chipping
April 27
Chipping of brush and tree limbs is a service provided by Trout Valley maintenance personnel using Trout Valley provided wood chipping equipment for the convenience of Trout Valley residents. It is NOT for cleanup after professional landscape or tree services. Large wood chipping equipment is used in this process and will not be brought onto the resident's property (liability issues); nor will small, left over debris be raked up. Piles of wood and brush must be left next to the street on the resident's property. Those piles should be stacked with cut ends facing the street - haphazard piles take 3 times as long to chip and may be left behind if they are too tangled
Timing of wood chipping will be posted on signs coming into Trout Valley. Currently those signs are on Stonegate as it intersects Country Commons and on Country Commons at the intersection with Turkey Run. The wood chipping season is largely dependent on Algonquin Township's ability to accept woodchip dumping. The usual season is March through October.
Watch the signage near the barn street corners for specific dates each month.
Walter Zimmerman
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Summary of Open Burning of Landscape Waste Regulations
McHenry County Public Health Ordinance
Article III - Section 1.29
Effective April 1, 2008
PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES:
Burning of manure, garbage, litter, etc. on any property in McHenry County
Burning of landscape waste within 100' of a habitable structure (i.e. residence, school, etc.)
Burning of landscape waste within 50' of a non-habitable structure (i.e. detached garage, barn, etc.)
RESTRICTIONS WHEN GREATER THAN 100' FROM A HABITABLE STRUCTURE AND 50' FROM A NON-HABITABLE STRUCTURE
Only landscape waste and only on the property where the landscape waste was generated
Only during the months of April, May, October and November (weekends only)
Only between dawn and dusk
Only when the winds are less than 10 mph
Must be supervised by an individual at least 18 years of age
A fire extinguisher, garden hose, or water source must be available by the burning site.
500' EXEMPTIONS
Burning of on-site generated landscape waste 500' or greater from a habitable structure is allowed:
1. During any month of the year
2. On any day of the week
3. At any time of the day
Note: All other prohibitions/restrictions apply.
OTHER EXEMPTIONS
Recreational fires, not larger than 3'x3'x3', and excludes leaves, grass or shrubbery clippings
Ceremonial fires (bonfires) larger than 3'x3'x3', and excludes leaves, grass or shrubbery clippings; permit required from McHenry County Department of Health
Habitat Reclamation or Firefighter
ENFORCEMENT
Any officer of the McHenry County Department of Health, law enforcement agency, fire department or fire protection district is authorized to enforce the provisions of this Ordinance.
Website
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Lifeguards
We are getting ready for another great year at the Trout Valley Pool. Anyone who is interested in being a lifeguard at the pool please contact Dave Mokry (dm@barnwoodstudio.com) or Rob Wheelhouse (rwheelhouse@hotmail.com) for an interview.
Meghan Lentz will be in charge of the lifeguard staff this year.
Thank you for your time.
Dave
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 Spring Events in the Area
Children's Art Classes Every Saturday
212-4 W Main, Cary IL 60013
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Cost: $16
Smilingshamrock.com 847-421-1616
This Saturday, Children can paint the Firefly or the Seahorse, April 25th at 10 am to noon, bring a drink and treat for your child. Instruction will be given but with the freedom to create their design on their own.
Go to SmilingShamrock.com/calendar , look for the Seahorse on Saturday April 25th, tag the picture and it leads you to signup. Kids will be dropped off (parents can go down the street to All Fired Up Coffee Cafe for 2 hours!) while we let your children be creative in a safe environment!
Ages are 5 to teens, we separate larger classes by age.
Information for registration
Annual Fashion Show April 24 Looking for spring? You can find it at the Kraus Senior Center Annual Fashion Show. The Fashion Show will be held on Friday, April 24th from 11am to 1:30pm at the Cary Park District Community Center, 255 Briargate Road. Cost is $10 Resident / $11 Non-Resident. Enjoy this perfect feel-good spring event featuring Senior Center models wearing spring and summer fashions from the Dress Barn in Crystal Lake. The Cary Police Department will once again sponsor this event with Officer Kathleen Eiring assisting as the MC and other officers assisting the models. Three Oaks Assisted Living is also co-sponsoring this event. Lunch will feature breast of chicken Florentine, parsley baby red potatoes, vegetable, tossed salad and dessert. Register early as space is limited. The registration deadline is April 17th (or until filled) and refunds will not be provided after the deadline.Interested in being a model? Call the Senior Center at (847) 639-8118 to get signed up.
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Run With the Law Fundraiser
April 26
Run WITH the Law is a part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics Illinois. The LETR is the single largest year-round fundraising vehicle benefiting Special Olympics Illinois. The annual intrastate relay and its various fundraising projects have two goals: to raise money and to gain awareness for the athletes who participate in Special Olympics Illinois. The LETR has raised more than $35 million over 29 years while increasing awareness of Special Olympics athletes and their accomplishments.
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Barry Bradford - Black Friday: The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
Date: From 4/28/2015 to 4/28/2015
Time: From 12:30 p.m - 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Contact Info: Sue Krenz || Phone: 815-479-7570 || Email: conferencecenter@mchenry.edu
Location: Luecht Conference Center
Description: McHenry County College's Conferences, Student Life & Multicultural Programs is pleased to welcome Barry Bradford as he presents "Black Friday: The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln".
The dramatic conspiracy to murder America's greatest President springs to life 150 years after his death, in a one man show that will move you as you become swept up in the tide of events that would change the nation forever. This fascinating presentation has earned standing ovations across the USA. Join us as internationally acclaimed storyteller and historian Barry Bradford weaves together an unforgettable presentation.
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
12:30 - 2 p.m. & 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Luecht Conference Center
Building B, McHenry County College
Free of Charge
Info
A Taste of Downton Abbey - Traditional English Tea
May 28th at 1:00 p.m.
The Garlands
1000 Garlands Lane
Barrington, Il
Information
Residential electronics & recycling event, May 2
Here's a spring cleaning event you won't want to miss! McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) encourages residents to bring their old electronics, paint, batteries and documents for shredding to the annual Residential Electronics and Recycling event scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 2 at the McHenry County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.
No commercial or business waste will be accepted. Recycling fees apply to fluorescent lamps, CFLs and latex paint. A limit of ten electronic devices per participant. See the flyer at www.mcdh.info for a full list of acceptable items. For more information, call MCDH at 815-334-4585.
Grounds To Grow On Program - K-Cup recycling
With the popularity of K-Cups on the rise, disposal of the non-recyclable single serving containers has become a growing issue. In 2014 alone, Keurig Green Mountain produced 9.8 billion K-Cups, enough to circle the Earth 12 times. In total, there have been 60 billion K-Cups that have gone into landfills during Keurig's rise. In an effort to address this problem, Keurig started a program that takes back your spent K-Cups. They then turn the grounds into compost and take the non-recyclable containers and send them to a Waste to Energy facility which incinerates them and captures the electricity to be used in the grid.
If you are interested in more information please visit the Grounds to Grow On program website by clicking here.
Village of Algonquin Concert Series:
Concerts are held weekly beginning at 7:30 p.m., Thursday nights at Riverfront Park. We will be having a different food truck every week that will serve up great food to go with great music. These trucks have dinner covered and these FREE concerts are a great way to enjoy the scenic Fox River with your family around a picnic dinner. Parking is available on and around North Harrison Street
Come on down to the park for great food, music, and fun! For more information, please visit
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.
Cary Cruise Night 2015
Begins June 3, 2015 and runs every Wednesday night throughout the summer
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM CDT
Downtown Cary
Cary Farmers Market 2015
Begins June 14, 2015 and runs every Sunday morning throughout the summer
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Cary Train Station parking lot (near the bus parking lot)
Rotary Club of Cary-Grove Winter Farmers' Market
The winter farmers' market is held at the Algonquin Township Offices at 3702 US Highway 14 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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Electrical Help needed
Trout Valley Scholarship - Deadline Approaching!
Riding Club Flower Sale - Last chance to order!
New Resident Event
Bunco Party Reminder
Arbor Day Celebration
Birds of Prey
Wood Chipping
Open Burning Ordinance
Lifeguards
2015 Village of TV Scholarship - deadline approaching
Spring 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
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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