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Trout Valley Association Annual Meeting
September 20, 2015
7 PM in the Barn
I hope you will stop by the Barn for the Annual Meeting. It's a great opportunity to hear what's going on in the community and to meet with friends, as well as to greet new neighbors.
Laurie Almeraz
TVA President
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Beene There, Done That It is with great sadness that I announce Don and Shirley Beene will be leaving Trout Valley after 43 years. They will be retiring to Arizona. For those who are new to the Valley, and may be unaware of Shirley and the tireless work she has done, I have reprinted the essay I wrote when I nominated Shirley for the Studs Terkel Humanities Hero Award in 2009 (which she won): Shirley Beene When I first thought about my nominee, I considered that "unsung" may not be the best description. I wouldn't say that her efforts are unsung; in fact, if anyone has a question, concern or an interest in our local history and its preservation, they know exactly where to go. Shirley Beene is the recognized expert in our community. Over the past 17 years that I have been living in Trout Valley, when issues have come up about starting a local museum, forming a historical society or wondering what was done in the past, the response has always been the same - ask Shirley. What is truly unsung about her activities is the tremendous impact that she had had on our small, close-knit community, and how much we rely upon her tireless efforts to save, preserve and educate us about the unique character and heritage of our area. We know where to go when we need her assistance, but we never stop to say thank you for being the steward and safeguarding Trout Valley for our children. She has been a staunch fighter, crusader, and champion on our behalf, as a volunteer, investing her own time and money into her endeavors. The list of her accomplishments is quite lengthy. For example, she has captured the colorful past of Trout Valley by gathering artifacts, memorabilia, photographs, and documents that reflect on and illustrate our history; she has constructed exhibits fashioned to document the legacy of the area and the significant impact it made on the surrounding communities; she has created interpretive programs for the Cary-Grove Historical Society that invited back former employees and residents to reflect upon and relive the experience of what life was like living and working in Trout Valley in past eras; she has done the research, made the contacts and provided the paperwork necessary to plaque and designate some of the original buildings and grounds as landmarks with the McHenry County Historic Preservation Committee; she has sought out experts and authorities on the unique architecture and design of the area and requested their assistance in recognizing, restoring and maintaining these distinctive elements; she has written or co-authored three books on local history with all of the proceeds from their sale going to support local preservation efforts; and, most importantly, she was instrumental in protecting a large tract of land destined for residential development that was the home to early Native American settlers. As you can see, Shirley Beene single-handedly accomplishes more on her own than most committees can do as a group. She is driven by the satisfaction, pride and pure enjoyment she experiences by giving back to her community. She is a special person who does not need to be in the limelight. In fact, she most often toils in the background, letting her results speak for themselves. However, when the circumstances demand it, she will take the necessary lead. Few residents will ever forget the day she stood in front of the bulldozers to prevent them from destroying the buildings and the trees she sought to protect. Not only was she able to stop the onslaught, but later helped broker the deal that led to the permanent conservation of the property. What makes Trout Valley unique is its strong respect for its history. Through people like Shirley Beene, we understand the need to establish a strong foundation and respect for community. We have familiar rituals that bring us together, and we share these experiences with our children. These traditions are simple, yet powerful ways to create a bond that fosters a lifelong attachment to our past and our future. When I consider the qualities you seek for this award, one name jumps to mind immediately. I would like to nominate Shirley Beene, a resident in my community, because she truly is an unsung Humanities Hero. We love and respect Don and Shirley, and truly believe that there will be a huge void when they leave us. It is the end of an era, and although we wish them well in their new adventure, it is a loss. I am not sure we will know anyone like them again. Given their contributions to the community, we will be having a going away party at the Lodge on September 27th from 4 - 6 p.m. Please join us to say good-bye and thank them for their years of service.
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A Fond Farewell to Longtime Trout Valley Residents
Don and Shirley Beene
Open house for all..Please stop by...
Trout Valley Lodge
Sunday, September 27 from 4-6 p.m.
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Save the Date!
Trout Valley Barn Dance on Saturday, November 14th.
More details to come.
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Upcoming Annual Meeting:
All residents of Trout Valley should have received in the mail a packet of information regarding the Annual Meeting of the Association.
Trout Valley Association
2015 Annual Meeting
Sunday, September 20, 2015
7:00 PM at the Barn
You should find the following information within this mailing:
1. Annual Meeting Agenda (tentative)
2. Proxy for voting for new members of TVA Board of Directors
3. Biographies of residents running to serve on the TVA Board of Directors
4. Information on Golf Cart usage in Trout Valley
5. 2015-2016 TVA Budget
If any of the documents are missing from your packet, please contact Laurie Almeraz at talmeraz@sbcglobal.net.
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Steps for Doug Hosts Oktoberfest 2015- Saturday, October 3, 2015 at the
Trout Valley Lodge!
This year at Oktoberfest there will be numerous craft beers available for tasting, delicious German food, entertainment, an open mic ( sign up here!), a silent auction, and the opportunity to support a local non-profit! This is our largest fundraiser for the year so don't miss out! Interested in volunteering? Sign up as to volunteer by clicking here!Proceeds: All ticket sales proceeds will be donated to the University of Chicago's ALS research initiatives led by Dr. Raymond Roos. Doug formed a special relationship with the University of Chicago and Dr. Raymond Roos throughout his experience as a patient with ALS. From that relationship Steps for Doug formed a partnership with the hospital. By 2019 Steps for Doug has pledged to donate $100,000 to the University of Chicago for research to ultimately improve patient care when faced with an ALS diagnosis. As of August 2016 Steps for Doug has donated $54,000 to the University of Chicago. Help us reach our goal of $100,000 by 2019! All silent auction proceeds will fund the 2016 Douglas MacInnes ALS Scholarship. Steps for Doug, an ALS Foundation, provides scholarships to college students who have been affected by ALS. If a student can communicate their connection to ALS and how it has influenced their life, Steps for Doug would like to help aid the financial burden of college. Steps for Doug offers individuals a $1,000 scholarship for two years of higher education (totaling $2,000 in aid). This scholarship is in memory of Douglas MacInnes who passed away from ALS.
Schedule: 5:00 - 7:00 PM Little Broken Arrow Ticket Prices:
At the event you can purchase more drink tickets and your own unique stein! |
Welcome new residents to Trout Valley! Please warmly welcome a new couple to Trout Valley. Carrie and Bill Tranchita recently moved into their new home at 55 Cahill Road from Bartlett, IL. Carrie grew up in Winnebago, IL and attended Lewis University in Romeoville where she received her BSN in Emergency Medicine. She worked in the ER at Alexian Brothers Hospital in Elk Grove before moving to Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights. She received a Masters in Nursing Education at Benedictine College in Lisle. She is currently a Clinical Nurse Educator at Northwest Community Hospital teaching nurses the skills and technology necessary to be an effective ER nurse. In her spare time, Carrie loves travelling, collecting and drinking wine, being with friends, reading, fishing and hunting. Bill grew up in the Jefferson Park neighborhood of Chicago. He has been a fireman/paramedic in Elk Grove Village for the past eighteen years. Gregarious and full of life, in his spare time he enjoys cooking, traveling, enjoying wine, fishing, hunting, and remodeling his home. A wonderful Italian chef, he is also the designated "firehouse cook" for his firehouse, where he cooks the crew three meals a day. I love the story of how they met. Bill, working as a paramedic, would be transporting patients to the ER at Alexian Brothers Hospital. He would alert the hospital staff regarding the condition of his patients in transit, and Carrie would be the voice of complete calm, professionalism, and was well prepared to receive his patients upon arrival. He stated that she was the "Best Nurse There," and that he fell in love with her intelligence. Bill has two sons, Austin age 13, and Corey age 15, who reside in Hoffman Estates. Rudy, their orange tabby cat is fascinated with the basement of their new home. Carrie and Bill love the large lots and variety of homes in Trout Valley. Being able to enjoy fishing right in their neighborhood and living in the woods among the wildlife is also a pleasure. In fact, Bill has become obsessed with the chipmunks outside their kitchen door and has even identified the regulars. They are very interested in getting involved in our community and socializing with new friends. Welcome Carrie and Bill!
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Deed Restrictions of the Month
STORAGE OF PERSONAL AND OTHER PROPERTY ON ANY LOT, PARKING, AND SHORE STATIONS. 11a. No garbage cans, or other containers or other items of personal property except firewood for fireplaces, shall be stored on the outside of any lot used or to be used for residential purposes nor shall laundry be permitted to hang on the outside.
11b. No recreational equipment such as boats and boat trailers, recreational vehicles, campers, horse trailers and similar mobile recreational items may be stored, kept, placed or maintained onany lot except during the period or season of active use as defined or determined by the Trout Valley Association. Tom Lentz
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 Fall Events in the Area
Art in the Barn
41st Annual Juried Fine Art Show
On the grounds of Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
Barrington, IL
September 26th & 27th, 2015
Cary Grove Chamber Hosts Cary Main Street Fest This Weekend!
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
McHenry County Farm Stroll
Sunday, September 27 from Noon to 6pm. (free of charge)
Farm Stroll is a self-guided tour of McHenry County's
diversified family farms. There is no beginning or end of the tour:
just choose the farms you wish to visit and go during the stroll's
timeframe.
There is no charge for Farm Stroll. However, bring some
cash; individual farmers will be selling products and produce.
Toilets will be available at select farms. Look for the
designation within the descriptions in this booklet. Some farms will
conduct tours at specific times.
For your safety, follow the farmers' instructions and be
respectful of the animals. These are working farms; have control
over small children at all times. Wash your hands after exposure to
livestock. Wear sturdy shoes. Don't bring pets.
Facebook at facebook.com/McHenryCountyFarmBureau or call
815-338-1520.
Trick or treat hours in Cary - Oct 31 from 3-8 p.m.
Cruisin the Grove
Every Wednesday in September, Stonehill Shopping Center (Rts 14 & 22 in Fox River Grove)
6-8 p.m. All cars welcome
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
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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
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Wood Chipping
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
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In Need Some Maintenance Work?
Several people have recently asked me about the possibility of hiring our maintenance folk (Bernie and Tony) to do some maintenance work at their private homes. NO PROBLEM! How do you do it? Just contact them directly using Bernie's cell phone (224-401-3128) to set it up.
Here are the rules governing that hire:
1. They are acting as private, independent contractors and will set the price of the project between you and them. It would be best to have the terms in writing so there's no confusion later. You can either pay by the hour or by the project - however you agree to work it out with them. You are to pay them directly.
2. Since they are acting as private independent contractors, they cannot use Trout Valley tools or equipment - they will have to supply their own, or use yours.
3. They will not be working on Trout Valley time so will not be covered by our Workman's comp insurance.
Wally Zimmerman
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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
Formerly Known as Echo Security Echo Security (our local security company in Trout Valley) was purchased by Fidelity Security & Investigative Services. There is a new phone number for reporting incidents in Trout Valley:
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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 (
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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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TVA Annual Meeting Reminder
Don and Shirley Beene
Save the Date Barn Dance
Annual Meeting Packet Info
Oktoberfest
New Residents
Deed Restrictions of the Month
Fall Events
Wood Chipping
More Information:
Welcome Lady
Lodge/barn rental
Maintenance
TV Directory Form
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Upcoming Public
Meetings:
Trout Valley Association Board
2015 Schedule
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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