June 12, 2015

Trout Valley News

Issue # 119

Trout Valley Association Board Meeting

June 15, 2015 7 p.m. at the lodge

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TRUCKS ENTERING TROUT VALLEY

Because of our narrow and winding roads, Trout Valley has some very specific rules about size and weight restrictions on trucks entering Trout Valley. Permits are required for any truck longer than 35 feet or heavier than 6 tons per axle. Signs are posted outside the Valley, but have been ignored in the past, so we need to ask all residents to make sure that trucks exceeding those dimensions do not come in to service your property. The phone number listed on that warning sign to obtain permits is now going to Bernie Vara - and that needs to be amended or changed. We had a recent incident that had us call the Sheriff about a 54' moving truck - he recommended we edit the signs and inform all residents via this newsletter.

Wally Zimmerman

Trout Valley Tennis lessons

(Open to all residents)

Session One Registration is due by

Saturday, June 13

It's time to start registering for summer tennis lessons, taught by a pro, on our beautifully resurfaced courts in Trout Valley. Lessons are open to everyone in the Valley, regardless if you are a member of the Tennis Club. They are on Mondays and Wednesdays only this summer.

There will be two sessions: S1: 6/15-6/24 -Mon./Wed.

S2: 7/13-7/29-Mon./Wed.

See the registration form below for information:

Trout Valley Tennis Lesson Registration

Checks should be made payable to Rick Miller and dropped along with the reg. form to Janette Warner @ 136 Turkey Hill Rd

TROUT VALLEY 4TH PARTY on SATURDAY JUNE 27!!

All Trout Valley residents should have received an Evite in their email inbox yesterday to the Trout Valley 4th party on June 27. Hope to see you there! Don't forget to drop off payment ahead-it makes shopping for the event much easier!

$20/Family

(To cover costs of sno cone machine and the band)

Drop off check or money to Jen Kuhner at 233 Valley Road

THE LINEUP:

3:00 PARADE from Tom Sawyer Pond to the Lodge

Line up on Bluff at 2:45 with your decorated bike, scooter, golf cart, or even horse...Just join in the fun!

4:00 FAMILY KICKBALL GAME

At the field (baseball field next to the lower horse pasture) Come one come all to play and have a blast!

5:00 ADULT SOFTBALL GAME

Bring your glove if you have one and join in, there will be a keg close by for this one...

5:00 KIDS FUN AT LODGE

Kids' games, sno cone machine, tattoos.

6:00 DINNER AT THE LODGE

Hot dogs, brats, chips, pop, and water for sale!!! Hint-we need some helpers here!

SIDES AND DESSERTS: bring to share!

Bring chairs for outside, we will have some tables out back.

7:00 EXPO 76

Our much loved band from years past, will play lots of favorites!

Dusk FIREWORKS SHOW

by the MadBomber

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

Cooking hot dogs/brats

Serving up these dogs and brats

2 people from 5:30-6:30

2 people from 6:30-7:30

Selling tickets

2 people from 5:30-6:30

2 people from 6:30-7:30

Cleanup on Sunday June 28 10am

Trout Valley Social

Contact Jen Kuhner to sign up for a shift...

jen.k@me.com

847-702-2078

Social Committee

We will need clean up help the day after as well,

Sunday 6/28 at 10:00 am.

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A Heartfelt Thank YOU!

If you have noticed the pots around the Trout Valley pool filled with beautiful flowers, we now know the remarkable neighbors that are responsible for this colorful garden.

The Trout Valley Riding Club, the Krueger family, and financial donations from Sandy Bury and Jenny Liautaud made this all happen. This was the Riding Club's way of thanking our community for supporting their Annual Spring Plant Sale at the barn.

Residents continue to improve our community with their spirit, generosity, time, and hard work.

The Pool Members thank ALL of you!

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Water Aerobics

The Trout Valley pool has a long tradition of offering water aerobics classes at our beautiful, historic pool. These classes offer a low-impact workout that's easy for anyone to do, and they are also a lot of fun!

Please join us at the pool on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9:00 am - 10:00 am.

Use your best judgment regarding weather. If it's very cool, raining, or lightning is present, we don't have classes.

These classes are offered to adults only and are self-taught.

Classes are free for all Pool Members and their guests only.

Noodles, kick boards, and a limited supply of weights are available for these classes.

When you enter the gate, pick up your props by the pump room door, and kindly return them after class.

Thank you and see you at the pool!

Contact me with any questions or concerns.

Terry Parrilli terryparrilli@ameritech.net or 847 516-6414

Welcome new Trout Valley Residents!

Please give a warm, Trout Valley "welcome" to our new residents, Cortland and Gloria Lowe. Cortland and Gloria purchased their new home at 1 Big Oaks Road.

Cortland was born in Jacksonville, Florida and moved to Sylvania, Georgia as a young boy. He lived near Statesboro, Georgia most of his life. He attended Georgia Tech in Atlanta and received a degree in Industrial Management. After 32 years, he retired as an Industrial Engineer in a carpet yarn manufacturing plant. He has three adult children and two grandchildren: Cortland, in Austin, Texas; Jonathan, on St. Simons Island, Georgia; and daughter "Cotton" in Augusta, Georgia. Cortland is a fan of English football, Blackhawks hockey, the Atlanta Braves and the Chicago Cubs. He misses those famous "boiled peanuts" from Georgia. Sadly, those are not sold on street corners in Illinois. He enjoys golf, hunting, Xbox video games, and has found yard work to be a pleasant pastime!

Gloria grew up in Missouri and has lived close to Ft. Worth, Texas and O'Hare Airport in her adult life. She began her career with American Airlines working in reservations. For the past seventeen years, she has been an O'Hare based flight attendant. Gloria has three adult children and three grandchildren. Her son Steve is currently living with them. Son Luke and his wife Keisha reside in Hurst, Texas; and daughter Kate and her husband Boone live in Abilene, Texas. Gloria loves to cook and especially loves to bake during the holidays. When we met, she was thinking about making a Gumbo. Her passion for cooking came from her grandmother. She is a Dallas Stars hockey fan and trying to become a Chicago Blackhawks fan. (That shouldn't be too difficult. Let's Go Hawks!).

The Lowe family is complete with Bailey, their seven year old female Yorkie poo.

Gloria found their new home while searching on the website Zillow. When she saw online photos of the Trout Valley sign, the horses at the barn, and the historic Stonegate entrance, it was love at first sight. They love the peace and quiet, watching the wildlife, and enjoying their beautiful yard.

Welcome, Gloria, Cortland, Steve and Bailey. We are happy that you chose Trout Valley to be your "forever home!"

Terry Parrilli

Entrance / Exit Exploratory Committee Being Formed

The Trout Valley Association has initiated a committee to explore ways to improve traffic control, protect our roads and common properties, and cut down on nuisance vandalism and loitering, particularly during the late night hours. One of the options being considered will be to install vehicle gates at strategic locations, operating during the evening hours only or possibly full-time. Residents, emergency and service vehicles will have complete and easy access at all times. Walk-in and bicycle traffic will not be affected. In addition, a community-wide survey will be sent out shortly to thoroughly take all opinions into consideration. If you are interested in joining this committee, please contact Carrie Krueger (kruegers9@comcast.net) or Tom Lentz (tlentz1@att.net).

Thank you!

It's Pool Time!!

Time to register for a Trout Valley pool membership!

Membership Type and Cost:

Choose One* Family $210.00 or Empty Nesters $160.00

*After June 15th an additional $10.00 will be added to the registration fee

Pool Membership is required for the use of the pool and its amenities. Membership is ONLY available for TV Residents in GOOD STANDING (Association Dues must be up to date). TV resident non-pool members CANNOT use the pool (and its amenities) as guests of a pool member. Pool members must accompany their guest. Entire list of rules are available via the Trout Valley website. Please visit www.troutvalleycommunity.com and review the "Trout Valley Pool Rules" by logging in, selecting the "Pool" banner, then "Pool Forms". Acknowledge the pool rules by signing the form below. Enclose this form along with your payment made out to "Trout Valley Pool" and drop off or mail to:

Rob Wheelhouse 226 Valley Road, Trout Valley.

Pool Registration 2015

We are looking to fill lifeguard positions and encourage anyone who knows of a responsible person 15 years or older who would like to earn some money this summer please let us know. There is a Lifeguard Certification class at the YMCA on May 22nd that still has space.

Please contact Dave Mokry (dm@barnwoodstudio.com) or Rob Wheelhouse (rwheelhouse@hotmail.com) for an interview. Meghan Lentz will be supervising the lifeguard staff this year.

The Social calendar will be out soon and here are some things to look forward to:

Fathers Day Brunch and Gutterball Tourney

Bob Chinns Luau Night

Return of the Kids Olympics!

These are just some of the things planned!

Rob Wheelhouse

Summer Events in the Area

Things to do this week! (type in the city and date for activities list)

Mchenry County Weekender

American Towns - Cary, Il - Things to do

The Patch - Local News

Race Events in the Area

Top Rated Hiking Trails near Cary

Concerts and Movies in the Park near Cary

Summer Festivals in the Area

Fireworks in Illinois 2015

CARY-GROVE BOOSTER CLUB/FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL COMMUNITY GOLF OUTING

Thursday, June 18th at the Cary Country Club

Information or Contact Bob Baker at 847-516-8347 or troutmayor@aol.com

Summer Reading Program

Cary Area Public Library, 1606 Three Oaks Rd., Cary will be holding their "Fit Reading In" summer reading program. For information visit their website or call (847) 639-4210. The Fox River Grove Library Teen and Adult Summer Reading Program has also begun and runs through August 8. For more information visit their website.

Open House at Visit McHenry County

Join Visit McHenry County, 11879 E. Main St., Huntley on Thursday, June 18 from 4:00-6:30 p.m. their Open House. Brief remarks and a ribbon cutting will take place at 5:30 p.m.including remarks for Cory Jobe, Illinois Director of Tourism. For more information call (815) 893-6280.

Sign Up for Cary Cruise Night Mini Business Expos
Promote your business during our popular Cary Cruise Nights by being a Mini Business Expo vendor. For $50.00 per night, you can set up a table on W. Main Street during Cruise Night and take advantage of connecting with the 500 to 800 people who attend the event each Wednesday evening during the summer. The Mini Business Expos will be held on Wednesdays; June 17, July 8, August 5 and 22. Space is limited each night; make your reservations early by contacting the Chamber office.

carygrovechamber.com

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

June 17 - Mustang, Ford and Cobra Night

June 24 - Import and Sport Car Night

July 1 - Street Rod, Hot Rod and Custom Car Night

July 8 - Convertible Night

July 15 - Cadillac, Lincoln and Mercury Night

July 22 - Pontiac and GTO Night

July 29 - Mopar Night: Chrysler, Dodge, Viper

August 5 - '50s, '60s and '70s Muscle Car Night

August 12 - Truck and Motorcycle Night

August 19 - Chevy Night

August 26 - Winner's Circle - Display Your Ribbons

carygrovechamber.com

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)

carygrovechamber.com

McHenry County Children's Health and Safety Fair

The 25th Annual McHenry County Children's Health and Safety Fair which has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 29 from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at McHenry County College, 8900 US Hwy. 14, Crystal Lake. For additional information call (815) 334-4500. Article

Cary Grove Chamber Hosts Cary Main Street Fest

The Cary Grove Area Chamber of Commerce will host Cary Main Street Fest in downtown Cary on Saturday, September 19 from 12:00-10:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 20 from 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. The outdoor fall festival will feature local restaurants and businesses, a marketplace of vendors and artists, live entertainment and a children's area to celebrate all that Cary has to offer. The multi-faceted event serves up something for everyone in our community and surrounding neighborhoods to enjoy. Detailed information and forms are available on our website including sponsorship, music, vendor and food forms. www.carygrovechamber.com

Approximately 200 volunteers are needed, so please consider helping out at this fun event!

Father's Day 10k/5k Race

The Trojan Track and Cross Country Association will be hosting a 10k/5k Father's Day race on Sunday, June 21. They will celebrate fathers, raise awareness for men's health and promote health and wellness through running for everyone, all while supporting the Cary Grove Cross Country and Track and Field athletes. Click here to register for the race.

Sage YMCA Corporate Challenge

Register for the Sage YMCA Corporate Challenge event that serves as an annual fundraising opportunity for the Sage YMCA. Proceeds will help fund children's early learning, summer camps and swimming, sports and fitness programs. The dates are July 17-19 and July 24-26 at the Sage YMCA, 701 Manor Rd., Crystal Lake. They are also currently looking for corporate commitment, local donations and volunteers. For more information call Bill Clark at (815) 526-1667. Information

Tickets on Sale for Team Carone #ShutDownCancer Music Fest

The 3rd Annual TeamCarone #ShutDownCancer Music Fest is a 21 and over celebration benefiting The Team Carone Foundation to help #ShutDownCancer. All proceeds will go towards local charities and families, scholarships and enhancements to Cary Grove High School. The event will take place on Saturday, September 26 starting at 3:00 p.m. Information

Heroes Like Haley 5K Events

Registration is open for the first inaugural Heros Like Haley 5K Race on Saturday, July 12 at 8:30. Click here for more information, sponsorship opportunities or to register. Also, save the date for the first Heros Like Haley Golf Classic on Saturday, October 3. Informaiton

Concerts in the Park - Cary

Teen Battle of the Bands Winners

Thursday, June 18: 7:00 - 8:00 pm Rotary Band shell in Lions Park

Alex & The Allstars

Thursday, June 25: 7:00 - 8:00 pm Rotary Band shell in Lions Park

Playing hits from the 70s until now!

AC-Rock

Thursday, July 9: 7:00 - 8:00 pm Rotary Band shell in Lions Park

A cappella rock 'n roll!

Serendipity

Thursday, July 16: 7:00 - 8:00 pm Rotary Band shell in Lions Park

Rock, pop, dance covers, and originals

Mulligan Stew

Thursday, July 23: 7:00 - 8:00 pm Rotary Band shell

Traditional Irish/Celtic mixed with rock, pop, and country!

Children's Entertainment Series

Pack up the kids, a blanket, and a picnic lunch for the wild and funny Children's Entertainment series. Laugh on the lawn in the summer sun and enjoy your time at the park. All performances are free.

Leonardo

Friday, July 17: 12:00 - 12:45 pm Rotary Band shell in Lions Park

Children's singer

Rick Kelly

Friday, July 24: 12:00 - 12:45 pm Rotary Band shell in Lions Park

Children's singer

Baseball Season is Underway!

If you wish to reserve the baseball field, please contact

Jeff Greenwald at JGreenwald@flexerasoftware.com.

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Fish News

This is a great time of year to remind all residents of the fishing policy in Trout Valley:

Tom Sawyer pond is the only pond that is not fly fishing only. The TV Association directory has a write up on the fishing policy. Please review if you have any questions.

Fishing Rules

Only members and accompanied guests, all wearing fishing badges, may fish in the trout ponds and Tom Sawyer pond.
All fish caught anywhere in Trout Valley waters must be released.
In the trout ponds only fly fishing with barb-less hooks is permitted. Other tackle and baits may be used to fish Tom Sawyer pond and deeply hooked fish must be released by cutting the line close to the hook.
Fishing badges must be worn when fishing. A State License is also required.
All Trout Valley residents are asked to observe that fishing badges are displayed by people fishing and an official TVA diamond is affixed on parked cars.

Please wear your fishing badges where they can be easily seen by a passerby and have a TV diamond on your parked car. If residents see people fishing without badges they have every right to inquire and ask for proof of residency.

Finally, new signs specifying the fishing rules are coming soon.

Please remember: The reason we have good fishing is because the person before you took care to catch and release the fish you caught.

Steve Thallemer

Fen and Ponds

Wood Chipping

June 22

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 wood chip 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

More Information:

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

Looking for the minutes of recent board meetings?

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

Village of Trout Valley Board

Trout Valley Association Board

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)?

TV Website

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

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.

terryparrilli@ameritech.net 847-516-6414

Maintenance Work Requests

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.

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

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

tvlodgebarnrental@gmail.com

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.

Events Calendar

Send newsletter submissions

to Vernie Vadnais at

troutvalleynews@gmail.com

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

troutvalleyblasts@gmail.com

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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