The RRA Board of Directors and the RSV Council held a joint meeting last night in the Clubhouse.
Topics of discussion were the Lot take-back program, Transferring of the Roads, Shoreline Protection, Hiring an Urban Planner/Developer, and Getting Serious about House Addresses.
The Boating, Skiing, and Swimming Rules have been revised as of 4/15/10. Make sure you read these rules to stay apprised of changes, avoid fines, and to stay safe!
There will be a Joint Meeting of the RRA Board of Directors and RSV Council on July 29th @ 7pm.
The Lake Management Committee has produced a Report that is a complete up-to-date record of the immediate and long-term objectives, proceedings, and outcomes that the Lake Management Committee undertakes.
The long-term goal of this LMC are to investigate and formulate a weed management program, a sediment management program, and a water quality plan.
Link to report is found here.
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From the Star Beacon:
ASHTABULA — Dean Blanton, age 63, of Roaming Shores, Ohio, passed away Monday, July 12, 2010, at the Ashtabula County Medical Center Hospice Unit.
He was born May 18, 1947, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Earl and Marvine Blanton. He was a 1966 graduate of Sunbury Big Walnut High School.
After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was a Viet Nam Veteran. Dean served during the Tet Offensive and was awarded the Army Commendation Medal and letter V device, National Defense Service Medal, Viet Nam Service Medal and Bronze Star Attachment, Republic of Viet Nam Campaign Ribbon with V device and expert Badge and Rifle Bar.
Dean was employed by the Albert M. Higley Construction Company as a Superintendent. He retired in 2006, after 35 years in the construction field.
He was an avid sportsman that enjoyed bass and fly fishing, golfing and hunting. He had fished the Ohio Bass Tournament Circuit and Bass Tournament Circuit during the 1970’s and 1980’s. Dean was a member of The Conneaut Fish and Game Club, VFW Post #943, Ducks Unlimited and Vice-Chairman of the Roaming Shores Lake Management Committee.
He is survived by his wife, Ann (Locke) Blanton of Roaming Shores; a daughter, Jill (Jim Ratermann) Blanton of Ashtabula; a son-in-law, John Hakkarainen; and grandchildren, Kyle and Jennifer Hakkarainen and Jordan Wallace, all of Ashtabula; and a sister, Jean Compton of Columbus, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Natalie Ann Blanton; and his parents.
In keeping with Dean’s wishes, there will be a “Celebration of Life” from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, July 23rd, at Roaming Shores Clubhouse, 13 Roaming Rock Boulevard, Roaming Shores, Ohio.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105. The Ashtabula Home of FLEMING & BILLMAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 526 W. Prospect Road, Ashtabula, Ohio, is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary and condolences at fleming-billman.com and starbeacon.com.
The Annual Kenny Lippart Kids Fishing Day was held on June 27th by the Fishing Club. Everyone who participated had a great time!! Click on the album below for pictures of the event:
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| 2010 Kids Fishing Day |
The following is a brief video of the 2010 Roaming Shores Fireworks Display. Nothing beats seeing it in person, but it was still a great show nonetheless. Enjoy!
(also, sorry for the shakiness)
This past July 4th weekend was very busy and eventful here in Roaming Shores!! The Friends and Neighbors Family Night was a great time! Those who came enjoyed free hotdogs cooked on the grill and drinks at the Fireworks Fund Cash Bar. The Fireworks Show on Friday Night was spectacular. Thank you, Promotion Club, for your efforts to fund the show!
The Jason Scribben Memorial Volley Ball Tournament was held on Saturday. Thanks to all who participated!
Pictures of Friday's festivities are below.
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| July 2nd Hotdog Night and Fireworks |
Please note that Approved Board of Directors Minutes are now posted on the RRA Website. To view the minutes, please see the sidebar on the right of this page. Select the month of the minutes you would like to view and click "Go". Minutes are in PDF format. Please make sure you have Adobe Reader installed to open the PDF files. If you have any problems, please email the Webmaster.
The Annual Roaming Shores Garage Sale was held last Saturday (June 19, 2010). The event hosted by the Promotion Club. Dozens of families and households participated in this event. The roads filled up fast with customers looking for a good deal! The rain even stayed at bay this weekend. Thanks to everyone who participated, we hope your sales were a big success!
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| 2010 Roaming Shores Garage Sale |
Kenny Lippart passed away Sunday, June 13, 2010. He lived in the Shores and was very active in the Fishing Club. He established the annual Kid's Fishing day, and we named it after him. He will be greatly missed.
Obituary from the Star Beacon:
Kenneth H. Lippart
GENEVA — Kenneth H. Lippart, age 77, a resident of Geneva, Ohio, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2010.
Born Dec. 8, 1932, in Clearfield, Pa., he was the son of the late Mildred (Miller) and Fred Lippart and graduated from Centerville, Pa., High School.
A Veteran, he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, and was retired from Ford.
Kenneth was a member of Geneva VFW Post #6846; a member of the Roaming Rock Fishing Club, where he established a kid’s fishing day; and former member of Sacred Heart Church.
Survivors include his wife, Lois Lippart of Geneva; four daughters, Rosanne (Michael) Masek, Linda May, Diane Lippart and Kathleen (Mark) Cedar; two sons, David (Lauri) Cedar and James Cedar; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Phyllis Anderson and Melva McKendrick.
He was preceded in death by his parent; sons, Joseph T. Lippart and infant son Lippart; brothers, Howard and Richard Lippart; and sisters, Anna Houston, Lucy Welch and Gladys Baker.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Thursday, June 17th, at Assumption Catholic Church, 594 W. Main St., Geneva, with Fr. Melvin E. Rusnak as celebrant. Final resting place will be at Union Cemetery, Rock Creek.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 16th, at THE BEHM FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORY, 175 S. Broadway, Geneva.
Obituary and condolences at www.behmfuneral.com and starbeacon.com.
Steve Macintyre has shared with us great pictures of an Osprey he first spotted flying over the lake on April 30th, 2010, and twice since. Check out his pictures by clicking on the album below or checking out the Lake Roaming Rock Photo Gallery. The Osprey is relatively uncommon in Northeast Ohio. These pictures are a real treat! Thank you for sharing, Steve! Please email the RRA Webmaster, Jen Bunce IT@roamingshores.org, if you have any pictures you would like to share on our website.
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| Osprey Sighting |
The Time and Date of the Board of Directors' Monthly Workshops has been changed due to the Village's use of the Clubhouse for Council Meetings. The Workshops will now be held on Mondays, the same week as the Board Meeting @ 7:30pm.
Eight members from Roaming Shores headed down to Apple Valley in Howard, Ohio this week to participate in the Ohio Lake Communities Association's Annual Spring Conference.
We all had a wonderful time! Please see the pictures below.
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| Spring 2010 OLCA Meeting |
The Annual Cleanup Day was held at in the RRA Clubhouse parking lot on May 1st. Many people showed up to dispose of their unwanted clutter. Volunteers from the RSV and RRA assisted residence with the disposal. Donuts and Coffee were provided by the RRA.
Many thanks to our Volunteers! Check out the Gallery and the Video of the Event!
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| RSV-RRA Annual Cleanup Day (2010) |
A joint meeting between the RomeRock Association and the Village of Roaming Shores was held on April 29th at the Clubhouse.
Over twenty people were in attendance as the RRA and RSV discussed various issues.
The issues on the agenda were the siphon system, the proposed drilling project planned for the dam, the new Village Hall, lake front zoning violations, appreciation day for Fire Department and SCAD, the annual lake lowering, use of the clubhouse for Council meetings, the Take Back program, directory of services for the Shores News, and the compost site.
Following the meeting, questions and comments were made by the members.
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| Joint RRA-RSV Meeting (4/29/2010) |
The 43rd Annual Meeting was held at the RRA Clubhouse on Saturday, April 24th, 2010.
Outgoing Directors Angela Ludwig & Bob Gregory were recognized for 3 years service.
Tom O'Keefe was recognized for 15 years of service, the longest to date of any of the 87 RRA Directors in the 45 year history of the RomeRock Association.
The Q & A period was pretty tame as these things go, lasting only 20 minutes from 1:55 to 2:15. Topics covered numerous items in one neighbor's yard, Rome Terrace area drainage, having S. R. Snodgrass follow up on action items to past audit, and the March, 2009 $500 New Member Impact Fee.
Three new Board of Directors were announced. Al Rubosky, Ken Clark, and Barry O'Connell are now Directors joining Bob Sobczak, Ed Baitt, Gary Stamm, and Joseph Petraus.
Eighty plus attended and feasted on eight extra large Paradise Bay Pizzas and other treats.
New Officers for 2010-2011:
Robert Sobczak, President
Edward Baitt, Vice-President
Al Rubosky, Treasurer
Ken Clark, Secretary
New procedures for 2010: We will attempt to keep our website readers apprised of the agenda of topics coming up at the next Board Of Directors Workshop (5:00 PM on the Tuesday before each regular Board Meeting).
TOPICS FOR THURSDAY'S BOARD MOTIONS OR RESOLUTIONS will be fully discussed with the RRA membership at the workshops ONLY! No new motions will be entertained between Tuesday & Thursday UNLESS THERE IS A PRESSING EMERGENCY!
As is presently the case, visitor's comments will still come AT THE END of the regular Board Meeting, AFTER the night's business has been concluded. There will be no comment or debate with the audience during the business portion. That is the reason why the open workshop night was first created.
Click on the Gallery below for pictures of the event.
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| 43rd Annual Meeting |
On May 19th and 20th, the Ohio Lake Communities Association will be holding their Annual Spring Conference. This year's conference will be held at Apple Valley found at 850 Crestrose Drive in Howard, Ohio, 43028.
To view the brochure for this event, including more information and sign-up, please Click here.
For more information call (740) 397-3311 or email a representative of Apple Valley at avpoa@applevalleypoa.com
An Educational Forum on Restoring and Maintaining Lake Roaming Rock was held at the Clubhouse on Saturday, April 17th. The forum was organized by Vonnie Hayden, who invited various guest speakers to come in and give presentations on alternative ways to address aquatic plant and weed problems that can occur on lakes and ponds.
Featured guest speakers were William Lynch, Martin Hilovsky, John Tucci, and George Warnock.
William Lynch is the OSU Extension Program’s state program specialist in Aquatic Ecosystem Management with responsibilities on developing and implementing educational programming in private lakes, ponds, and wetlands. Martin Hilovsky holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology (1977) and a Master of Science in Aquatic Ecology (1981) from KSU. Since 1994 he has been the President/Lake Management Division Director of EnviroScience, Inc. John Tucci, who came all the way from Michigan to speak at this forum, is President of Lake Savers, LLC, which he founded in 2007. His company works on improving water quality through the use of aeration systems, beneficial bacteria, and enzyme treatments. George Warnock is the Grand River Partners Watershed Coordinator for the Upper Grand River. Each of these speakers gave informative presentations on the causes of aquatic weed and plant problems, explained possible ways to combat the problem, and answered questions from audience members.
Over 30 people were in attendance for this forum. Among those who could attend were Board of Directors Candidates Ken Clark and Al Rubosky, who donated several pizza’s from Capps Pizza for the event, and Board Members Bob Sobczak and Ed Baitt.
Click on the Gallery below for pictures of the event.
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| Educational Forum |
There was an informal "Meet The Candidates" Night at the Clubhouse on Wednesday, April 7th. For those that could attend, it was their chance to meet and question the candidates for the three 2010-2013 seats on the Board of Directors. Click on the Gallery below for pictures of the event.
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| 2010 Meet the Candidates Night |
We are happy to unveil our new Website designed by our new Webmaster, Jen Bunce. Please feel free to explore the new site using the menu on the left. We have implemented many new features (with many more to come!). If you have any questions/comments, or find any broken links, contact Jen at IT@roamingshores.org
Members, visit the “Events Calendar” on the menu for a frequently updated listing of social events and other meetings. Check out the “Weather Links” under "Links" on the menu so that when you're away from the lake you can still be aware of local conditions. Use the “Maps & Directions” section to show your friends and family the way to find you at Lake Roaming Rock.
Under "Policy & Regulations" you can find up-to-date boating rules and also find other important RRA documents and information. Visit the "General Manager's Page" to pick up tips on staffing & financials, housing starts, RRA lots for sale and recent county-wide property transfers. The monthly General Manager’s Report and Budget Summary can be found in the "General Manager's Page" section of the menu.
We are far from done, yet! Come back often for the latest news and events!