50th Anniversary Recap
The 50th Anniversary Celebration kicked off at 5:30pm on Friday, July 1st with opening ceremonies in the Clubhouse. RRA Board President Tom Sopko introduced the officials of the Association and Village. Barb Buckley, the Chair of the 50th Anniversary Committee introduced its members and their accomplishments. Doris Karger unveiled the 50th Anniversary Quilt. Mayor John Ball then read a Proclamation honoring Chief Randy Rasmussen in his retirement, followed by a presentation of a shadowbox put together by Sergeant Dan Bennett, and finally, the cutting of his retirement cake.
Members then enjoyed free hotdogs provided by the Promotion Club and cooked by Pat and Sally Flash. Behind the Concession Stand, DJ Brendan Cain entertained everyone with a wide variety of different music for all ages until the late evening.
The next morning began with Jungle Terry. Kids of all ages got to interact and learn about several different animals, reptiles, and arachnids!
Fun for the kids continued with a King and Queen contest. The Miss Grapette Pageant Grapettes Jamie and Rylee were the Pageant Escorts. The Judges for the little princesses and princes were former Queen Maureen Simon, Rachel Schulze, and Carol Hertz. Carol started the first pageant that was ever held in the Shores. Laurie Schulze emceed the event.
Jamie Ebersole was crowned Queen
John Dayringer – King
Alyson Mercer – Princess
Kevin O’Keefe – Prince
Madeline Robertson – Tot Princess
Blake Simon – Tot Prince
Gayle Zirkle and Shawn Morris of the Polar Bear Club brought games and prizes for the kids to play, as well!
Throughout the day, 50-50, Chinese Auction, and Merchandise were sold. Another popular attraction was the Jail and Bail. For $1, our Jailers “arrested” people and kept them jailed until they either served their time or made bail (another $1). No one was safe! Several Directors, Fire Chief Ed Koziol, kids, and even our own Roaming Shores Police Officers did time in the slammer!
The Rome Fire Department brought the Fire Safety House, their Water Rescue boat, and a Firetruck for kids to go into and learn about Fire Safety.
Over at the Volleyball court, the Annual Jason Scribben Memorial 3 on 3 Volleyball Tournament took place. The Ruebel family again took 1st place!
In the evening began the Luau. Ticket holders enjoyed several Hawaiian favorites. The Luau continued on the beach with Hula and Fire Dancing.
No celebration on the lake is complete without Fireworks! Bob and Carol Delly of the Promotion Club organized the event. The fireworks show was simply amazing this year!
The following morning was the 1st Annual ‘Givin’ it a Tri in the Shores’ Mini Triathlon. The race was organized by Joy Weimer, Jan Hurwitz, Jen Addair, and Arlene & Jim Kovats. 75 participants entered the race individually or as a team. We had 23 volunteers (under the direction of Dick Hurwitz) who guided the participants on the roads and were ready to help in case of emergency. Everyone who participated felt very comfortable and safe with the outstanding support from Roaming Shores Police Department, Rome Fire Department’s Water Rescue Squad, South Central Ambulance District, and Morgan Ambulance squad. Jordan Matthew from 98.3 the Bull provided DJing services for the event. Thank you to our Sponsors Perma Gro, Kennington Electric, Signsations, and Tri-county Veterinarians.
Medals were given out to the 1st Place Male Individual (Justin Thomas), Female Individual (Caroline Sauers), and Team (the Bader Family-guests from Ontario Canada)
Also on the morning of the 3rd, the Fishing Club hosted a Fishing Tournament. The winners were Al Robosky, Nathan Kristoff, and Jon Klein.
Over on the beach, the Sand Sculpture Contest kicked off with 6 families participating, the Pallo, Fain-Gambol-Woodard, Emick, Unangst, Paglio, and O’Keefe families.
1st Place – The Emick Family
2nd Place – The O’Keefe Family
3rd Place – The Unangst Family
In the afternoon, a Boat Parade was held. 50th Anniversary Queen Jamie Ebersole lead the parade followed by the Vinick Boat – Tequila Sunrise, the Baitt Boat – Jailhouse Rock, the Hopkins Boat – Tequila, the Sopko Boat – Where the Boys Are, the Paglio Boat – Jailhouse Rock, the Chudakoff Boat – Mexican Hat Dance, and the Houser Boat – Grease Lightning.
1st Place – The Baitt Boat
2nd Place – The Hopkins Boat
3rd Place – The Houser Boat
Rounding up the afternoon, the winners of the 50-50 and Chinese Auction were announced. Tracy Emick was the lucky winner of the 50-50 winning $307!
The 50th Anniversary concluded with the Traditional East vs West Tug-of-War! The West side won ousting the East side in the best 2 out of 3!
The 50th Anniversary was made possible by the dedicated individuals of the 50th Anniversary Committee who poured many hours of their own time, effort, and passion into making the celebration a success! Many thanks to Committee Chair Barb Buckley, Jen Addair, Pat & Sally Flash, Leeann Moses, Marge Morris, Bob & Carol Delly, Jim & Pat Swartz, Rick Gainar, Tom & Helen Sopko, Joy Weimer, Dick & Jan Hurwitz, Arlene & Jim Kovats, Doris Karger, Jeanie Gage, Nan Graham, Carolyn Tharp, Marilyn Morris, Laurie & Rachel Schulze, Maureen Simon, Carol Hertz, Marlene Hocevar, Dave Emick, Ed Baitt, Rosemary Scribben, Gayle Zirkle, Shawn Morris, Dan Mullins, and Mayor John Ball for all of their help taking on this daunting task! The Jail was provided by Laurie Burns of the Morgan Hose Fire Department.
Thanks to all who woke up early on Sunday morning to help the Mini Triathlon participants find their way!
Thank you for keeping the crowds entertained DJs Brendan Cain and Jordan Matthew!
And last but not least, Ed Koziol and the dedicated safety services of the Rome and Morgan Fire Departments, Water Rescue, & SCAD – Sgt. Dan Bennett and all of the Officers of the Roaming Shores Police Department for their help keeping everyone safe throughout the weekend!
Our apologies for anyone we missed.
Wow! What a weekend and what a celebration! Happy 50th Birthday, Roaming Shores!
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