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Upcoming Meeting:
The TV Village Board
Wednesday, June 15th, 7 p.m. at the lodge
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Lodge Gate and Boat Launch Locks
"The locks to the lodge gate and boat launch were changed last year. If you need to exchange your old key or you would like a new key, please contact Brian Stitle - Brian_Stitle@yahoo.com.
As a reminder, residents must be in good standing to use Trout Valley facilities. Keys will not be distributed to those with outstanding assessment/dues balances."
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Water Aerobics!
It's a long-standing tradition that we offer exercise classes of Water Aerobics at the Trout Valley Pool. Please join us on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 9:00 am until 10:00 am.
The classes are self-taught, unless you would like to offer up a new routine or exercise for our group. We are always open to new ideas and techniques.
These classes are free and open to all paid-in-full, adult Trout Valley Pool members.
If it's cool or raining and lightning and thunder are present, classes are cancelled. Use your best judgement.
There are a limited number of noodles, kickboards and hand weights available for your use.
Classes will begin on Monday, June 6th and end in September when the pool closes for the season.
Call or email Terry Parrilli if you have any questions.
See you at the pool!
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Save the Date!
Celebrate the 4th!
June 25th
Volunteers needed to coordinate the kids games.
Trout Valley Annual 4th of July Celebration!
Saturday June 25th at the Lodge
Parade lineup by bluff & river rd at 4pm for a 4:15pm Start. Bring your decorated bikes, scooters, golf carts, & horses!
Family Games (Baseball & Kickball) to start after the Parade.
Ravinia Style BYO Dinner! No Food will be provided. Bring a Side & Dessert to Share. We will provide Beer. Expo 76 Band Back by popular demand at 7pm
Fireworks by Madbomber @ Dusk
Cost: $20 a Family (resident and non residents) to help cover the cost of the band & fireworks. Invite your friends and family! Please contact Tom Lentz at tlentz1@att.net
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Time to sign up for a fun summer pool side!
Pay be June 10th to avoid late charges!
A BIG THANK YOU for ALL the volunteers who spent countless hours to get this Historical Pool in tip top shape!!! It truly "Takes a Village" to come together to make events happen!!
Thank you too for those who came & supported the Brunch Pool Opener! The weather was beautiful, the water was warm, the flower pots where colorful & the company was positive. An anonymous donor sponsored the bar and the pool made $144.00.
Water aerobics will officially start this coming Monday at 9:00 AM. It will be self taught by the local talented ladies who have mastered this tradition for decades. M,W, F will be the normal days starting at 9:00 AM. Cost is FREE for pool members.
A reminder to turn in your pool application & payment by June 10th before a late charge is implemented. Those who show up to use the pool after the 10th who have not paid will be ask to leave with an application in hand, that will include your children. Please don't delay & get it in this week. Payment can be mailed or dropped off to 53 Bluff Road, or to the pool registration folder. Registration forms are also located the pool in the binder.
>>>>>>>>BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND>>>>>>> Jimmy Bartlet will be the MASTER of Ceremony at our POOL OLYMPICS! Jimmy is kind enough to get this unique event organized & get our Guards ready to compete with our TV Olympians in a FAMILY FUN ENTERTAINING DAY at our pool. Special guests will be the official judges for this event. A revised POOL SOCIAL CALENDAR will be generated to accommodate the many events we want to host this year at the pool. Look for the sign up sheet located at the pool. A participation fee is $10.00 per athlete.
The pool is still looking for volunteers to touch up on a few projects. Looking for a craftsman who can repair the mobile serving bar & other landscape maintenance. Any interest, please contact Sally Henderson @ sallyhendo@aol.com or cell:413-977-3434.
Completed registration forms can be mailed, or dropped off to a designated box on the Henderson's porch, (53 Bluff) starting Saturday, May 14th, 2106
Thanks, Greg and Sally Henderson
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Fen Restoration Work Thanks to Bob Antrim for the work that he has been doing in removing honeysuckle and burning bush from the Fen. Both these invasive plants are Restricting the native plant growth in the Fen. The picture shows the brush that was removed from the Fen and loaded on to the Trout Valley maintenance truck so much so the truck became invisible in the picture.
Volunteers are continuing with weekly work sessions in the Fen removing invasive plants. For more details if you would like to help please contact David Hall - 847-639-7742 or davidjhall@aol.com |
Pond Work
The Homeowners Association plans to remove silt from all ponds utilizing divers employing suction tubes, which will deposit the silt into 2 porous geotubes. The geotubes allow all the water to drain out leaving highly nutrient soil. The soil will be relocated to our garden plots in late fall. Pending Homeowners board approval, we also plan to install storm curbs and a cistern on River Rd., along side of Tom Sawyer, to prevent River rd storm water from entering the Tom Sawyer pond.
This $50,000.00 project is funded as follows, $5000.00 by the Homeowners Association, $5000.00 by the Village of Trout Valley, and $40,000.00 generously donated by residents of Trout Valley.
John Liautaud
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Donations for a Trip to Guatemala Requested:
Hello! My name is Allison Budreck and I am a TV resident. I just completed my first year of physical therapy school at Marquette University. This upcoming January, I will be traveling to Guatemala with some of my classmates to do a physical therapy service trip with the organization Hearts in Motion. I am hoping to collect as many new shoes, diapers, and school supplies as I can to bring with me! The organization sends down donations they have collected twice a year which are then delivered to the villages we will be serving.
If you are interested in contributing any of these items, I will have a collection box on the porch at my house, 57 Cahill Road or would be happy to pick up your donation. Please feel free to contact me via email Allison.budreck@att.net or call 847-462-9020 to coordinate pick up or answer any questions.
Thank you!
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Welcome a new family to Trout Valley!
Please join me in welcoming the Coco Family to our community. Eva and Michael, along with their three children, Justin, Cory and Gabriel, recently moved from unincorporated Algonquin to 111 River Drive.
Eva and Michael are originally from the Northwest side of Chicago. For the past thirteen years they lived just down the street in Algonquin.
Michael has seventeen years of experience in working with heavy equipment. Currently he is a Diesel Technician for Bigane Paving in Chicago. The asphalt from their plants supplies the needs of the city of Chicago. Michael is a big baseball fan and cheers for both the Cubs and White Sox and also loves Blackhawks hockey. Don't we all?
Michael's hobby is restoring old cars, one car at a time. He will restore one, drive it for a while, then sell it at a profit and move on to the next one.
Eva has a master's degree in Clinical Psychology. Currently she works as a realtor for the American Realty Network in Des Plaines. She enjoys reading and is learning to love gardening. A health and fitness advocate, Eva also practices yoga.
Justin, age sixteen, will be a junior at Faith Lutheran High School in the fall. He enjoys playing video games, competing in the long jump and high jump in Track & Field and is also learning to drive.
Cory, almost eight, will be in third grade at St. John's Lutheran School in the fall. Cory loves snakes, riding his dirt bike, playing outside, fishing, soccer and coloring.
Gabriel, age three, is all about "eating cookies!" And ice cream. He will enter preschool in the fall at St. John's Lutheran School. Gabriel loves to play most sports, including soccer, football, baseball and basketball.
While-e, their German, long-haired pointer, adopted from a shelter, completes this delightful family.
What made them want to move to Trout Valley was the fact that all of the homes are unique and different. The Coco family loves the beautiful trees, trout ponds, deer, wildlife, proximity to the Fox River and plan on staying in their new home "forever."
Welcome to all of you!
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The village is seeking quotes to install cameras at the river front park. Anyone interested in quoting please contact:
Dave Peterson
847-707-3089
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Feral Cats
The Animal Outreach Humane Society of McHenry County has a Feral Friends Program called Trap, Neuter, Return which is dedicated to humanely reducing and improving the lives of feral cats. People caring for feral cats, who are able to trap them, can have them neutered by a veterinarian for a minimal cost. The veterinarian used by Trout Valley residents is located in Cary. Interested residents seeking additional information should contact Joyce Crosbie at 815-385-0005.
The Animal Outreach Humane Society also provides adoption assistance for stray cats and kittens.
Bob McDonough
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Trout Valley Dues
Trout Valley Association by-laws state the $600 semi-annual assessments shall be "payable and due on September 1st and March 1st for the ensuing six months". As the calendar has already turned to May, we have several residents who are delinquent with their payments. Please note that if a resident is past due, they will not be able to join the pool or any clubs (including tennis, boating or riding), attend any Trout Valley functions or be able to rent the lodge or barn for events.
Also, please note the Association may file a lien on any lot that is greater than 90 days past due, and has the "right to initiate proceedings to collect such unpaid dues and any accrued interest, fees and costs". This includes any and all legal fees associated with lien filings and court proceedings. Finally, Section V of the by-laws discusses thePenalty on Delinquent Dues. "A member whose assessments are not paid by the prescribed due date shall, in addition to any other costs or expenses set forth herein, pay to the Association interest on the then unpaid amount of such assessment at the rate of nine percent (9%) per annum, or such other interest rate as may, from time to time, be approved by the Board of Directors and authorized by law, from and including the prescribed due date to and including the date upon which such assessments are paid in full."
If you have any question about dues or would like to discuss payment options or specific issues, I ask that you reach out to me as soon as possible so we can discuss.
Thank you.
Steve Thallemer
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Information Sought!
The following tools were found near a damaged TV Hackberry Tree, across from the TV Garden Plots.
A similar incident occurred with a TV Evergreen Tree behind the fence by the Baseball Field.
Anyone who has any knowledge of this vandalism,
please contact:
David Hall 708-845-0829
Todd Somers 847-732-7464
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 Summer Events in the Area
(type in the city and date for activities list)
Founders Day Fireworks Fundraiser:
Last year a group of us from Fleet 17, in conjunction with the Founders' Day Committee, did a fundraising campaign to keep the festival's fireworks display on the lower river. It was a great success, and we were able to have one of the best displays we've had in years.T
his year, with the whole festival returning to downtown Algonquin, we are doing another fund-raising campaign. We want to again make the display something special for people to attend with friends and family. With the area losing at least one, if not two, firework displays, we want to see if we could raise just a bit more, and make them truly memorable.
If you have ever gone to the fireworks, please consider donating. Think of it as admission to a great show. It's a wonderful tradition.
Here is a link to an online donation site. There is also mailing info there, if you would prefer to do that.
The display is at dusk, on Sunday, July 31st. Hope to see you - and please, please consider a donation, no matter what amount
Father's Day 10K / 5K
June 19
Support the Trojan Track and Cross Country Association (TTCCA) as they celebrate fathers, raise awareness for men's health and celebrate health and wellness for everyone in the 2nd annual Father's Day 10k/5k. The race will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 19th at Cary Grove High School. There will be a 10k, a 5k and a Kids Dash for youth under 7. You can register solo or as a team. Online registration is available at www.fathersday10k5k.com. The TTCCA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization promoting the love of running for youth in our communities and supporting the Cary-Grove Track and Field and Cross Country programs
Woodstock Celebrates Mozart concert series
I. Sun, Aug 7 2016 at 3:00 PM
II.Sun, Aug 14 2016 at 3:00 PM
Summer Free Days at Chicago Museums
Volunteer Opportunity
The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) is seeking volunteers to assist them in testing their readiness for a public emergency. Details regarding the event are illustrated on the MCDH flyer.
Ball Out Against ALS 2016 Kickball Tournament
In honor of former TV resident Ben Wilson
Sunday, June 25, 2016
Hosted by Erik Wilson
Jul 27 at 10 AM to Jul 31 at 6 PM
Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60611
Vintage Days in Long Grove
Saturday, August 20th 10am-6pm and Sunday, August 21st, 11am-5pm
Long Grove Vintage Days is a two day street market for all things vintage, antique, reclaimed, re-purposed, up-cycled and handmade. Located in the heart of downtown Long Grove, IL. This is a free event open to the public. There will be live music and entertainment, local street food and a variety of fine wine and beer.
Calling All Seniors Who Like to Sing!
The Cary Canaries are looking for new members - especially men!
We practice every Tuesday morning at 10 a.m at the Kraus Senior Center on Main St. We perform once a month at local nursing homes. We have a lot of fun! Please contact Jayne Anderson at the Kraus Senior Center 847-639-8118.
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.
McHenry County Children's Health and Safety Fair
July 26th - The theme of this year's fair, which will be held at McHenry County College, 8900 U.S. Highway 14, from 9am to 4pm. is "Super Heroes". As always, admission is free and this year kids are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite super hero!
Contact Keri Zaleski 815-334-4456; cell 815-236-3238
Cary Cruise Nights
Downtown Cary
Wednesdays | June 1 - Aug. 31
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Cary Cruise Night begins on Wednesday, June 1 in downtown Cary. The popular classic car show takes place every Wednesday through August from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information on the event, you are encouraged to contact the Chamber at (847) 639-2800 or www.carygrovechamber.com.
Cary Farmers Market
Train Station Lot
Sunday Mornings - June through September
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
You can expect the best - featuring a wide selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, cheeses, baked goods, herbs, flowers, plants and much more.
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Wood Chipping Guidelines 2016
Chipping dates: June 6 and 20
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 woodchip dumping. The usual season is March through October. Watch the signage for specific dates.
Piles of brush, etc., to be chipped should be no longer than ten (10) feet, nor should any limbs have a maximum diameter greater than six (6) inches. Any logs with diameters in excess of 1" must be at least 2 feet long - otherwise they get caught crosswise in the chipper's throat and cause havoc to the chipping process. No root structures or balls of dirt will be chipped or hauled away - the possibility of included rocks that could damage the chipper or cause safety concerns for our maintenance workers is just too great.
Walter Zimmerman
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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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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.
- 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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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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Zika Virus Information
from Mchenry County Health Department
With warm weather approaching, the Health Department would like McHenry County residents to have access to accurate information about Zika and the mosquito (Aedes aegypti) carrying this virus. The attached column, which was published in the Northwest Herald in February and updated yesterday, is being sent to each school district, municipality and township in the County.
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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
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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Upcoming Meeting
Lodge gate and Boat launch locks
Water Aerobics
Save the Date for 4TH Party
Pool News
Fen Restoration
Pond
Donations Requested!
New Neighbors!
Quote needed
Feral Cats
Trout Valley Dues
Information Sought
Spring Events
More Info
Chipping Dates
Wood Chipping Guidelines 2016
Golf Cart Guidelines
Zika Virus
Fish News
Open Burning Guidelines
Maintenance
Security
Website
Submitting
news for newsletter or blasts
Booking the barn/lodge
Archived newsletters
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Upcoming Public
Meetings:
Trout Valley Association Board
2016 Schedule:
JUNE 20
JULY 18
AUG 15
SEPT 18 ANNUAL -at the barn, all encouraged to attend
SEPTEMBER 26
OCTOBER 17
NOVEMBER 21
DECEMBER 19
7 p.m. at the Lodge (except for the Annual meeting, which is at the barn)
All are welcome
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Village of Trout Valley Board Meeting Dates
2016 Schedule
JUNE 15th
AUGUST 8th
SEPTEMBER 14th (Budget)
OCTOBER 10th
DECEMBER 5th
7 p.m. at the lodge All are welcome
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