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Fall in Trout Valley
(submitted by Terry Parrilli)
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A bit of trivia:
Did you know that two of our roads are named after fishing reels?
(submitted by Susan Harper)
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Our trout ponds are an extremely valuable asset for Trout Valley. Their beauty is what
makes Trout Valley so exceptional. In fact, Trout Valley was recently voted the best place to live
In McHenry County & the 2nd best in the whole state.
Protecting our ponds should be a priority for all of us.
Five years ago our community undertook a major pond restoration program.
Storm water rushing through the fen caused tons of silt to be deposited in our ponds annually. This storm water also caused severe damage to the Fen.
Our community started a "Save our Ponds" fundraiser & raised $168,000.00 to solve this problem.
The solution was to install two cisterns in the fen and attach them to an 800' pipeline which ran under the fen. This pipeline was attached to our storm water system which diverted this water into the Fox River.
This solved our silt problem until the 100 year rain hit a few years ago. Flood waters from Cary overwhelmed our storm sewer capacity and it buried our ponds insilt.
Each pond has a mechanism to empty the pond which is essential if the pond or dam needs repair. These mechanisms were buried in silt
The cheapest and most ecologically safe method to remove silt is a method developed & patented by Organic Silt Removal, located in Necedah, Wisconsin. They use divers holding powerful suction tubes to remove silt. This method is efficient precise and does not harm the fish.
The cost is $50,000.00. The Trout Valley Association has donated $5,000.00 and we have requested a $5,000.00 donation from the Village Board. Other village residents have already donated $17,500.00.
ON NOVEMBER 9TH at 3PM AT THE BARN RICHARD KOHUTKO OF OSR SYSTEMS WILL DO A POWER POINT DEMONSTRATION ON OUR SILT REMOVAL PROJECT.
PLEASE ATTEND
John Liautaud
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Turkey Trot!!
It is our favorite time of the year! Preparations are now under way for our 9th Annual Trout Valley Turkey Trot 5K. Registration is now open at www.troutvalleyturkeytrot.com.
As a past participant of the Trout Valley Turkey Trot you know what a fun event this is. In the spirit of keeping this a family-friendly, community event, the price for registration remains the same as last year at $25 ($15 for the kids race).
The Children's 1 Mile Run (12 and under) will kick off the morning's events at 8:30 am, followed by the 5K at 9:00 am. After you've run the race, plan to stay and enjoy snacks and drinks with your fellow competitors!
Honors will be awarded to:
* Top Finisher M&F
* Top youth finisher M&F
* Top finisher kids race M&F
* Top Finisher over 40 M&F
* Oldest finisher M&F
* Best Costume (Thanksgiving, gangster, and Disney themes)
* And back this year, top Trout Valley finisher
Proceeds from the Trout Valley Turkey Trot 5K promote and benefit the health and wellness of youth runners in our community through the TTCCA. The TTCCA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit association dedicated to promoting youth running as a lifelong activity in our community. Healthy kids become healthy adults and healthy adults are an asset to the community. Proceeds will also benefit the Cary Grove Food Pantry, and we ask each participant to bring a non-perishable food item on race day.
Registration is open and runners are already signing up! Online registration is available now at: www.troutvalleyturkeytrot.com
We look forward to seeing to again this year! Please contact us anytime if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Scott Stordahl
Race Director - Trout Valley Turkey Trot
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TV Family Barn Dance
You're Invited!
November 14th at 6:OO p.m.
Trout Valley Barn
Grab your boots and hats! It's time to mosey on over to the barn for a little dancin' and a little grub.
It's a Trout Valley How-down. Everyone is welcome. Singles, couples, adults, children. We'll have dancin' music (you city folk will get your music too!), games and a casual dinner will be provided.
Prices include the music, dinner, and 2 drink tickets for adults:
$20 - single adult ticket
$30 - 2 adult tickets
$40 - 2 adult tickets and 1 child
$50 - family max price (2 adults + children)
Please RSVP by November 7th by evite or to Meghan Lentz 847-858-3276 (call/text), mlentz1@att.net. Please send a check (made out to Trout Valley Social) or cash to Janette Warner at 136 Turkey Hill Road.
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Community Day!
Cary Grove High School Student Council is reaching out to elderly
community members who may like some help with outdoor chores, such as leaf raking, trimming, washing windows, etc. for our
Community Day, Saturday, November 7th, from 9am to noon.
If you know of someone who may appreciate the assistance of our student volunteers, please let us know.
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Stitch & *itch
Join us at the lodge on Tuesday morning, November 10th at 9 AM - 10:30-ish. Bring along any portable project and a cup of coffee or water. See you then!
If you would like to be on our notification email list, let me know (acs181@aol.com) or come to the meeting, so we can map out the plan that captures the most interested people.
Ann Somers
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A Trout Valley Holiday Tradition
There is a long standing tradition of lighting luminaria along our streets on the night of December 24th. We will be continuing this tradition this year. Luminaria are sold at the barn during and following the annual Holiday Children's Party, Saturday December 12 from 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., or during the packing party at the barn on Thursday, December 10 at 7 p.m.
Happening at the Holiday Children's Party: Luminaria Sale , Bake Sale, Note Cards, Cook Books & 2016 Trout Valley Calendar Sale. This year's calendar is extraordinary, featuring color photos of the valley throughout the year.
Two Times to purchase the luminiaria sets, at the barn: Saturday, December 12, 2014 8:30 AM - 1 PM Thursday, December 10, 2014 7 p.m.
Luminaria Packing Party If you would like to help pack the luminaria for sale, help is needed on December 10th at 7 p.m. at the barn. This is a fun neighborhood activity and usually takes less than an hour. Please bring extra plastic or paper grocery bags to be used for packing. Thank you!
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Forestry Board
We are looking for 2 new members for our Forest Board. We meet 3 to 4 times a year. We decide what kind of tree and where to plant that tree for Arbor Day . We also look at areas that may need a new tree. And when the TV Village has enough in their funds, we winter prune different areas of Trout Valley. If they are interested , please call Kristin Purtill at 847-639-1419.
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Save the date for Trout Valley's Annual Children's Holiday Party
When:
Saturday December 12th
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
(Swing choir performing at 9:30)
Where: Trout Valley Barn
Additional information to come
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Deed Restrictions of the Month
Riding Easement
18. An easement is hereby reserved with ten (10) feet on the sides and rear of each lot for such
riding trails as may now exist or be hereafter established by the Trout Valley Association and no
fences or other obstructions may be erected across such riding trails.
Summary of Open Burning of Landscape Waste Regulation
These are posted near the bottom of the newsletter or click here to view the McHenry County website. Tom Lentz
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 Fall Events in the Area
Christmas at the Dole - Winterfest
Saturday 12/5 ~ 11:00 am-4:00 pm
Dole Mansion, Crystal Lake
- Ice Sculptures and Live Demo Carvings
- Ice Games
- Ice Princess (Elsa Like)
- S'mores stations by Exemplar Financial Network
- Petting Zoo
- Photo Booth by McHenry County Living
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*Food vendors
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*Cash bar including pop, water and featuring holiday cocktails for guests 21+
- $1 a ticket
- (12 tickets for $10 and 25 tickets for $20)
- $20 Wristbands from 12pm - 3pm
- $2 for parking
features eggs, meats, cheese, fish, dog treats, greens, soaps, baked goods, olive oil, granola.
9 a.m.-noon, First Sundays, October-May
Algonquin Township Building #6 3702 US Highway 14 Crystal Lake, Illinois
Applications Being Accepted for Merry Cary Parade
Applications are now being accepted to participate in the Merry Cary Holiday Parade & Festival on Sunday, December 6 in downtown Cary. The event, hosted by the Cary Grove Area Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Cary, features one of McHenry County's largest holiday parades, followed by a number of free downtown activities for local families. Parade application forms are available by clicking here.
Merry Cary Parade participation is free to Cary area community groups and Cary Grove Chamber business members. The fee for non-member Chamber businesses and organizations outside of the community is $75. If you are interested in participating in the Merry Cary parade, click here for an application form or call the Chamber office at (847) 639-2800. Applications can also be picked up from the Chamber offices located at 445 Park Avenue, Cary.
Volunteer to Help the Homeless
Three Cary churches provide food and shelter every week from October through April for our county's homeless population. Cary United Methodist Church opens its doors on Saturdays and SS Peter and Paul Church shares Mondays with Holy Cross Lutheran Church.
The needs of the sites are many, to include readying the sites, preparing and serving food, greeting and signing in guests, manning the sites through the overnight hours, cleaning in the morning hours and doing laundry when convenient for the volunteers.
A desire to help doesn't have to be a weekly commitment. A volunteer can sign up for as few or as many shifts as they'd like. Please consider inviting a friend or neighbor to join you.
For additional information or to sign up to volunteer please find below the contact information:
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New Lodge Gate and Marina Locks
The locks at the lodge gate and marina will be replaced mid Oct. Please contract Brian Stitle 312.953.2262 to make arrangements to either exchange your current key or obtain the new key. A $35 deposit will be required to obtain a new key if you are not exchanging an old one. The deposit will be returned when the key is returned. Brian
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Wood Chipping
Chipping dates are finished for the fall.
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.
We cannot accept root balls or any other root structures for fear of embedded rocks that could dangerously harm our personnel or equipment.
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.
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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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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 (
) 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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Family Barn Dance
Silt Removal
Community Day
Stitching Club
Forestry Board
Save the Date for Luminaries/Bake Sale
Save the Date for Christmas Party
and Barn Dance
Turkey Trot
Barn Dance
Luminaries
Deed Restrictions of the Month
Open Burning Ordinance
Fall Events
Wood Chipping
More Information:
Wood Chipping
Burning Ordinance
Fishing
Welcome Lady
Lodge/barn rental
Maintenance
TV Directory Form
Info about TV Blasts
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Upcoming Public
Meetings:
Trout Valley Association Board
2015 Schedule
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
December 7th
7 p.m. at the lodge All are welcome
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Village of Trout Valley Links:
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