Editor's Note: Please take time to look at the advertisements in the back of the 2015 TV directory and consider supporting their businesses. They help to make the mailing of our directory possible.
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Update on the pricing for the Children's Holiday Party:
Families are $15, if you have children who will be visiting Santa. This will cover refreshments, the Swing Choir performance, and a take-home ornament.
There is no entry fee for people coming to buy luminaries, baked goods, or calendars. If you want to watch the CG Swing Choir and are not a family attending the party - please consider making any size donation to help pay for the swing choir and the refreshments. This is a Trout Valley tradition that we'd like to continue, and we'd like everyone to enjoy.
Checks are made out to: Trout Valley Social
Thank you!
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Please stop by the barn Saturday to purchase your luminaries, baked goods, and the beautiful 2016 TV Calendar.
Hours: 8:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Leona Farms Questers of Trout Valley
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Trout Valley's Annual Children's Holiday Party
Please join us for all the fun!
December 12, 2015 at 9:00 a.m.
Trout Valley Barn
Please bring a DISH TO PASS, we will have coffee, water,
juice and hot chocolate.
Cost for the party $15 for families with children. Donations from others who wish to watch the swing choir would be appreciated to help defray costs of the performance and the refreshments.
CARY GROVE SWING CHOIR will be performing again for us at 9:30 a.m. We are excited to continue this Trout Valley tradition.
SANTA will be arriving shortly after the show ends with lots of Jingle and cheer!! If you child/children are receiving gifts from Santa we recommend a $20 limit and the gifts should be wrapped with the child's name tag taped to the gift. (Gifts were to be dropped off by yesterday). If anyone has questions regarding the party, please call Michelle at 847-414-9368
We look forward to seeing old friends and new for this long loved family tradition, as well as an amazing day filled with lots of Holiday Cheer!!
Cheers,
YOUR SOCIAL COMMITTEE
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A Trout Valley Holiday Tradition
There is a long standing tradition of lighting luminaries along our streets on the night of December 24th. We will be continuing this tradition this year and as always, our goal ist to have every street lit.
Luminaries 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: Luminaries Sale , Bake Sale, Note Cards, Cook Books & the 2016 Trout Valley Calendar Sale. This year's calendar is extraordinary, featuring color photos of the valley throughout the year.
Purchase the luminaries sets, at the barn: Saturday, December 12, 2014 8:30 AM - 1 PM
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Welcome a new family to Trout Valley!
Please give a warm welcome to our new residents, the Dorfler family, who recently moved into their new home at 177 Stonegate Road. Bill and Laura, along with their children Brad and Michelle, moved across town from the Cimarron neighborhood.
Laura was raised in Mundelein and actually attended the same elementary school as Bill. However, they didn't get together until after high school. She worked as an administrative assistant at the St. Barnabas Preschool in Cary for thirteen years. Recently she began working in the regional office of Education for McHenry County in Woodstock as an administrative assistant. In her spare time, Laura is an avid photographer and loves to attend her daughter Michelle's sporting events.
Bill also grew up in Mundelein. For the past thirty years he's been employed by Jensen Hughes in downtown Chicago. They provide fire protection engineering and code consulting. Bill enjoys fishing, watching the Cubs, Bulls and the Green Bay Packers.
Brad, their twenty year old son, is a student at the Art Institute of Schaumburg and will receive his degree in Audio Production this spring. Currently he works as an intern at the Sound Waves Recording Studio in Fox River Grove. Brad has always loved to tinker and built docking stations for iPods when he was twelve and sound speakers at fourteen. He loves all kinds of music and especially the technical/engineering aspect of production. Cars are another hobby.
Michelle, their seventeen year old daughter, is a senior at Cary-Grove High School. She's a member of the track team and competes in sprints and relays. Running for fun is also a hobby, along with hanging out with her friends and listening to music. She would like to study nutrition in college next year to eventually become a dietician.
The Dorfler's enjoy the quiet, wildlife, woods and privacy of Trout Valley. They moved in the day before Thanksgiving and hosted dinner for their family the next day. I consider this a huge achievement all around! On a personal note, welcome to our new neighbors and two of my own former Maplewood students. We are thrilled to have you in our community!
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Holiday Giving Project
Over the years, the Trout Valley community has given more than 1000 gifts to children less fortunate!!! Simply amazing! After a lapse of 2 years, I'm again gathering gifts for kids in foster care, with help from the Krueger family. Please consider giving a gift for these children who are in great need of love, kindness and support, especially during the holidays. Thank you!!
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Trout Valley Fen Restoration
Volunteers Needed!
In association with the Land Conservancy of McHenry County (TLC), the residents of Trout Valley will start work on the restoration of the Trout Valley Fen. Every Tuesday this winter, beginning December 15th, between 10am and 1pm, volunteers from Trout Valley and TLC will work removing brush and fallen trees under the direction of TLC's Restoration Ecologist, Melissa Grycan.
We will meet at the junction of Turkey Run and Big Oaks before proceeding to work in the Fen. Wear appropriate clothing and bring whatever tools you feel comfortable using. We will be working every Tuesday except in extreme weather conditions. Read what TLC has to say about the Fen Restoration here.
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Jingle
It's that time of year once more when we give a big "THANK YOU" to those who have helped us all year. Bernie and Tony (our maintenance crew) have done a fabulous job of keeping the Valley looking great and keeping the roads as free of ice and snow as they can. If you'd like to give them some Christmas cheer, you can either leave them a check in an envelope at the maintenance shed or drop it off at my home at 258 Stonegate Rd, and I'll make sure they get passed along. Just address the envelope to Bernie. If the shed is locked, drop it in the mailbox. Many thanks - and Merry Christmas to all!
(The shed mailbox is the brown mailbox next to the shed door.)
Thanks for remembering our wonderful maintenance staff this holiday season!
Checks are written out to Bernie Vara or Tony Angelina.
Wally Zimmerman
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River Road Becomes One-way When it Snows
Although we have only seen a little snow thus far, it is good to remember the change to River Road that goes into effect.
When it snows, traffic on River Road becomes one-way (down hill) from Stonegate Road to Trout Valley Road (at the bridge). With River Road being so narrow and the incline so steep, going uphill puts you and those driving down River Road in danger. Once the weather improves and the roads are cleared, the restriction is lifted. |
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Stitch & *itch
December 22nd Join us at the lodge on Tuesday morning from 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.
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Please Slow Down
Concerns have been raised by residents about cars speeding through the valley. Please be mindful of the speed limits and of the pedestrians, children, and pets who could be at risk.
Thank you.
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Deed Restrictions-- why have them? A primary purpose of most deed restrictions is preserving the residential character of a subdivision. Indeed, it can be argued that deed restrictions are the MOST valuable tool available to enhance/preserve the community and its amenities which makes our properties more valuable and reduces the risk to current and future owners.
Here is the process the board will follow when deed restrictions issues arise:
1. A deed violation is observed or reported. 2. The director responsible for deed restrictions investigates the violation or complaint for confirmation. 3. The director sends a notice to the owner of the violation giving the owner 30 days to remediate and/or schedule a board hearing to be held no more than 30 days from the notice of the letter. A copy of the letter is sent to the board and the attorney. If the next board meeting is more than 30 days away, then the notice is extended until the next available board meeting. 4. The board can begin levying a fine after the hearing as described on the deed restrictions if the issue has not been resolved. 5. If no resolution, the attorneys will follow up with the collections process and report back to the board regarding the status of the violations.
Deed restriction of the month: 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 on any lot except during the period or season of active use as defined or determined by the Trout Valley Association.
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Pets in Trout Valley
Please make sure that your pets are kept safely in your yards. There have been reports of loose dogs, which could be a safety concern for neighbors, and also for the the pet who could be hit by a car.
We encourage neighbors to register their pet info in our Pet Directory. This helps us identify and return lost pets.
Please contact Ann Somers at acs181@aol.com with your pet's information.
Thank you!
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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.
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 Winter Events in the Area
Toys for Tots
There are Toys for Tots donation boxes located in the lobby of the Police Department and Village Hall (654 & 655 Village Hall Drive). Donations of new, unwrapped toys will be accepted through December 21, 2015.
The Berkshire Ballet Theatre Presents The Nutcraker
The Nutcracker will presented by the Berkshire Ballet Theatre with a cast of over 100 young dancers and performers. The Nutcracker will be held on Saturday, December 19 and Sunday, December 20 at Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Click here for complete information and to purchase tickets.
Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra at the Raue
The Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra returns to Raue Center For The Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake for a beloved holiday tradition at 8:00 p.m. on December 11. Visit the Raue website for tickets and information.
WIM3 Holiday Bazaar
On Thursday, December 17 from 7:30-9:00 a.m. WIM3-Women in Management will host a Holiday Bazaar at 31 North Banquets, 217 North Front St. McHenry. Click here for additional information.
Happenings at The Flour Shoppe
The Flour Shoppe Bakery & Confections, 372 Northwest Hwy., Cary will be hosting their 2nd Annual Gingerbread House decorating on Sunday, December 13 and Saturday, December 19. For complete information call (224) 888-8182Glazy Daze Pottery Holiday Classes
During the month of December Glazy Daze Pottery Studio, 121 W. Main St., Cary will be hosting and offering several classes and discounts. For complete information contact the studio at (847) 275-2731.
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
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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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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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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