The Promotion Club will hosting a Cardboard Boat Race on September 4th @ 11am at Beach 1.

For those who want to participate, there will be a Workshop this Saturday, July 31st, @ 4pm. This Workshop will take place at the Beach 1 Picnic Pavilion behind the Concession Stand.

For more information, or to sign up, contact Pat & Sally Flash @ 563-5776.

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!

Click here to review the Revised Rules

The second Boat Raft-Up social event is planned by the Promotion Club for Friday August 13th from 6:30pm to dark on the open water area north of the RRA Clubhouse.

The party is opened to all Roaming Shores Members & Friends. The Raft-up is a social event on the water. Everyone is requested to bring a snack to pass and your own beverage. The Theme is "Music on the Water” & everyone is encouraged to bring an instrument to play or just their good musical Voice.

The purpose of the event is to bring neighbors together onto the water for enjoyment. We had seven boats participate last year. If you do not have a boat, you are still welcome. We will match you up with a boater.

We need to know how many are coming in order to plan the Raft-up, so please contact Tom O’Keefe at 563-4817 or tpokeefe01@msn.com to come. Hope for good weather & maybe a beautiful sunset.

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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.

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The Promotion Club will be Sponsoring a Dance Party on Saturday, August 28th at the Clubhouse. For more information, please click on the flyer below.