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Note from the Editor: Check out some of the new additions to the Trout Valley Website. You can now see profiles of our new neighbors, who agreed to be interviewed for the Trout Valley News. Click on the new "Address Book" tab to access our neighborhood directory. In the Address Book, you can update your information, if you like, and even upload a family photo. If you want to see a sample of how that would look - click on my profile. (Vernie Vadnais)
If you have never used the website, please request a log-in while you are on the home page. If you know a neighbor who is not receiving the weekly Trout Valley News, please have them contact me at troutvalleynews@gmail.com. Both of these are open to Trout Valley residents only. Thanks, Vernie
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River Front Park
Check out this picture of the new PVC coated steel picnic benches that the village purchased for use by us all at the river front park.
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Trout Valley Fen Restoration
Work has been progressing this past week with creating and lining new trails through the fen with downed branches. No formal work session will take place this weekend but residents are welcome to explore the fen and pickup branches and place them along the sides of the established trail that runs from Pond #2 to the steps leading to Turkey Run. Next week work sessions will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, March 8-10, at 2pm each afternoon and then again on Sunday March 13 at 2pm, weather permitting.
The photo above shows the dislodged bridge over a stream in the fen that requires to be moved back into position. This will need 4-6 strong young people to accomplish this task. If you are able to help with this task please contact David Hall 847-639-7742 or email DavidJHall@aol.com
If you are interested in learning more about the Fen restoration project The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is holding the following workshops that will provide insight for you.
April 2 - Site assessment. Learn about the soils, trees, topography and potential that Trout Valley holds
April 16 - Learn to identify some of the most common and non-native species in Trout Valley
May 14 - Explore a site similar to the Trout Valley Fen and hear the ecologist's story regarding the restoration project
May 22 - Practice the skills of restoration with safety education, cutting, proper herbicide practices, and brush maintenance
Call The Land Conservancy 815-337-9502 to reserve a place in one or all of these workshops. $30 to attend all four workshops or $10 each.
Fen Restoration Facebook Page
A Facebook page has been created for The Trout Valley Fen to keep residents informed on work schedules in the fen in the coming months.
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Thank You Mike Murphy!
A huge "shout out" goes to Mike Murphy, President of the Riding Club, for giving a fascinating and educational tour of the historic Trout Valley Barn a couple of weeks ago. Approximately thirty residents enjoyed exploring the interior and exterior of the entire barn. We all thank you for your time, humor and knowledge and for allowing us all to see rooms we never even knew existed. We would like to make this an Annual Event for our community due to the interest and response. Bravo, Mike!
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If you own a golf cart or are considering purchasing one, please review these guidelines for use in Trout Valley.
Thank you!
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2016 Trout Valley Scholarship!
The 2016 application is now available on the
The Village is pleased to offer one college scholarship in the amount of $750.
The applicant must:
1. Live in or be the son or daughter of someone who lives in the Village of Trout Valley or is a Trout Valley Association member.
2. Be a graduating high school senior, who is accepted and planning to attend a two or four year college or university full-time (a minimum of 12 credit hours)
Successful applicants will be chosen by an impartial selection committee comprised of leaders and members of the greater McHenry County community.
All applications must be postmarked no later than Saturday, April 30, 2016
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Stitch & *itch
Join us at the lodge on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, 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.
Ann Somers
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 Winter Events in the Area
March 12 from 9-10
Register at the Park District
The 2016 CGHS Musical is:
SHOW DATES - Tickets go on sale March 1st.
Friday, March 11 (7:30pm),
Saturday, March 12 (7:30pm), Sunday, March 13 (2:00pm)
Thursday, March 17 (7:00pm), Friday, March 18 (7:30pm),
Saturday, March 19 (2:00pm & 7:30pm)
Spring Program Registration at Cary Library
The Cary Library's spring edition of its quarterly newsletter, Books and Bytes, will be in the mail to all Library District residents in mid-February. It contains program info for March, April and May.
Registration for all programs begins on Friday, February 19.
Cary-Grove Football Association 2016 Football Golf Outing
The Cary-Grove Football Association is excited to announce the date of their annual Golf Outing. This year's event will take place on Friday, June 17 at Chalet Hills, 943 Rawson Bridge Rd., Cary. Register is now open and sponsorship opportunities are also available.
Broken Oar Annual 5K Shiver Run and Fox River Shiver
The Broken Oar, 614 Rawson Bridge Rd., Port Barrington will be hosting their 5K "Run Like A Fox" Shiver Run on Saturday, March 5 and the "Fox River Shiver" on Sunday, March 6. To find out more information on both events visit their website.
Teen Battle of the Bands Competition
The competition will take place on the afternoon of Saturday, April 30 at the Lions Park Rotary Band Shell. Spots are limited. Interested bands must submit a completed entry form to the Cary Park District Community Center. Entry forms for the competition are available online. Completed forms should be returned to the Community Center, 255 Briargate Rd., Cary.
Cary Park District to Host Summer Job Fair
On March 3 the Cary Park District will host a summer job fair for adults and teens seeking summer seasonal positions with the Park District. The job fair will be held at the Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary from 5:30 - 7:00 pm.
Midwest Dance Collective
Directed by Ellen Werksman
presents "He Said,She Said Moving Through Life's Conversaion" - our own Holly Lenhertz dances with this company. March 12th.
March 12,2016 6:30pm
Richard C Johnson Auditorium, 616 W Main St, Barrington
Tickets $10
McHenry County College Black Box Theater presents Anything Goes, featuring our own local dancer, Arianna Wasik. March 3-March 13. Cutting Hall in Palatine presents The Music Man, featuring some choreography by our own Carly Vadnais who is also playing Zaneeta. April 1 - April 10
Trout Valley Newcomers Coffee Get Together
Trout Valley barn
May 7th from 10-12 a.m.
Are you new to Trout Valley? Stop by to learn about groups and clubs, ask questions about your neighborhood, meet new friends, and find out how to get involved! If you are a member of a group and would like to have a table at the coffee get together, please contact Terry Parrilli at An Adult Respite Program presented by Barrington Area Council on Aging
Mondays and Thursdays each week, Fridays twice a month, from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Church of the Atonement
Why: Caring for an older family member can be a demanding and stressful job. Caregivers often find themselves unable to take a break to run errands, get work done, or simply recharge.
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Cary Park District to Host Spring Craft Show
The Cary Park District will host a spring craft show on Saturday, March 5 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 pm. It will be held at the Community Center, 255 Briargate Rd., Cary. Admission is free. Spaces are available to sell your crafts and other products at the show. For more information on the spring craft and vendor show click here or , contact the Cary Park District at (847) 639-6100.
Winter Farmers Market
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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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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