2017 Early Bird Drawing #5
The winner of Early Bird Drawing #5 for 2017 and recipient of $300 is Brian Senger Lot #2486! Congratulations!
Next week’s drawing will be for $250.
Rock Creek Library February Tech Classes!
Come learn anything from how to simply navigate your desktop to the basics of programming!
2017 Early Bird Drawing #4
The winner of Early Bird Drawing #4 for 2017 and recipient of $350 is Paul Chmura Lot #95! Congratulations!
Next week’s drawing will be for $300.
In Memoriam: Nancy Boucherle
Nancy Louise Boucherle passed away peacefully in Cape Coral, Florida on January 22, 2017. Nancy was born on June 14, 1928 in McDonald, Ohio to Charles F. and Amanda S. Clifford. Nancy spent the majority of her life in Youngstown, Ohio and worked at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Patience Care, Inc. and retired from Hynes Industries. She spent about 15 years of her retirement at Roaming Shores.
She is survived by three sisters, her children Mary (Sam Kindred), Paul (Jayne) and Charles (Jenny), and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.
Donations in memory of Nancy can be made to Rock Creek Public Library, 2988 High Street, Rock Creek, Ohio 44084
Nancy loved and lake and loved the library.
From the family:
Once Nancy left her home at the lake, she was never the same. Things digressed quickly. She remained in Ohio for only 6 more months. During her last 2 years, she had lost all concept of time and where she was. She knew her family. She was never in pain or depressed. She was in her own world; guess the good Lord did her a favor. It was a blessing because the vibrant person we had all come to know was no longer there; she was no longer mobile.
Village Elects to Maintain Their Owned Roads Themselves, Effective February 1, 2017
For 2017, the Village of Roaming Shores has elected to maintain their own Village owned roads. Previously, they paid the Association to maintain Village owned roads. The Village owns approximately 1.75 miles of roads of the 27 miles of the total Village-Association roads. These Village owned roads are Knowlton Entry to Morning Star, Morning Star to Flame Lake. Flame Lake, Beaver Dam and Roaming Rock Blvd. It is recommended that if there are any compliments or questions about these roads, please contact the Village Mayor via email or 440-563-9387.
For the month of January 2017, the Association maintained the Village’s roads along with our own Association private roads, while the Village set themselves up with the necessary winter maintenance equipment.
Fertilizer Update – Annual Greening It Up
By: original by Pam Hoover and updated by Tim Langer – Lake Management Committee
Portions excerpted from ‘Green Up Your Lawn: Not the Lake’, by Betsy Washington, Lake Bancroft Assoc. website. Click here for the full article http://www.lakebarcroft.org/community/environmental-quality/green-your-lawn-not-lake.
Finally! Spring is really just around the corner, and with it comes the annual rite of greening up the American lawn. And with the greening of the lawn, comes the inevitable “peculiar green sheen” around the edges of our lake. This green sheen is NOT the type of green we are aiming for! Excess fertilizer, particularly phosphorus and nitrogen, running into the lake from improper agriculture and residential lawn fertilization, causes it.
Excess phosphorus and nitrogen not absorbed by the crops and lawns causes algal blooms that reduce water clarity and decrease dissolved oxygen levels when the algae decompose. Decreased levels of oxygen can stress and even kill aquatic life. Algal blooms tend to coincide with the most common times of lawn fertilization in spring and early fall. In fact, improper or excessive fertilization of lawns is one of the main sources of nutrient runoff pollution.
So what can you do to make sure your lawn care does not harm or contribute negatively to our lake and health? Follow these basic guidelines to green up your lawn, and not our lake.
1) TEST YOUR SOIL. Lawns do not automatically need fertilizing, so it is important to get a soil test to tell you if you need to fertilize or lime your soil. Every responsible lawn service should begin with this simple step, and should be willing to share the results of the test with you. Test kits can be obtained at the Ohio State University Extension Office in Jefferson, Ohio. Taking a soil sample is very easy. The test results will give you specific recommendations for your lawns and save you money and guesswork. The Extension Office will even assist in reading and interpreting the results.
2) USE COMPOST TO FERTILIZE. Feed your soil to feed your lawn. Healthy soils are full of soil microorganisms that partner with plants to break down and release nutrients efficiently and create rich, humus-rich soil. A healthy soil reduces or even eliminates the need for external fertilizer. Compost and organic mulches enhance the soil web and break down slowly, so that the soil microorganisms can release nutrients just when plants need them, eliminating the threat of excess nutrient runoff. Compost improves soil tilth by lightening heavy clay soils and bulking up light, loose soils. Get in the habit of applying 1/2 to 1″ of compost to your lawn each year.
3) NEVER FERTILIZE WHEN THE GROUND IS FROZEN OR GRASS IS DORMANT. Many lawn companies interviewed give “a little boost” of fertilizer and weed killers or pesticides for good measure in late winter/early spring and during summer when the lawn is dormant. Pre-emergent herbicide treatments are routinely combined with an application of fast release nitrogen and most of this will runoff straight into the lake. This is a harmful waste of money and harmful to our lake.
4) AVOID FERTILIZERS WITH PHOSPHORUS. Phosphorus has become “persona nongrata” in landscaping, especially near streams and lakes because of its harmful effects. If you choose to use fertilizer, use a granular slow release nitrogen fertilizer. Make sure that your lawn service follows this advice!
5) USE A FERTILIZER WITH SLOW RELEASE NITROGEN (N) that is released gradually over time, instead of all at once. Slow release nitrogen is listed as WIN or water insoluble nitrogen. You want a fertilizer with a high percentage of WIN. Ask these questions of your lawn service, even those who claim to be “organic”.
Now it is up to you. Make the decision to follow the recommendations in this article when you are planning and doing your lawn fertilization. If you have a lawn service provider, ask them about the products they use, you may be surprised.
Remember to Love the Lake and BE LAKE RESPONSIBLE.
2017 Early Bird Drawing #3
The winner of Early Bird Drawing #3 for 2017 and recipient of $400 is Tim & Sue Mizer Lot #1133! Congratulations!
Next week’s drawing will be for $350.
2017 Boat Decals Available
Eager to get a jump on the 2017 Boating Season or want to beat the crowd? RRA Boat Decals are now available at the RRA Office.
You must bring your Title AND Registration to purchase boat decals. (Only originals or certified copies accepted).
Your Dues & Assessments must be paid in full before purchasing 2017 Boat Decals.
Registration expiring in 2017? You must renew first. We will not register boats that are set to expire this year. Click here for Boat Registration Agents in Ohio.
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| Watercraft Over 10HP | $50 |
| Watercraft Under 10HP | $20 |
| Jetski | $50 |
| Over 5 Watercraft | Additional $100 |
| Non-Powered Watercraft | N/A (ensure lot number is on ALL watercraft) |
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| Key Fob | $10 (One Time) $25 (Replacement) |
In Memoriam: Gerald Spuzzillo
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Jerry Spuzzillo.
Gerald Spuzzillo Age 74 of Roaming Shores, Ohio, lost his battle with cancer on Jan. 20, 2017. Surviving are his wife Susan (nee Salemi), children Randy, Suzanne Favazzo (Rick), Gina Carter (Mike) and Jerry (Debbie); stepfather of Rose Pearce (Kevin); grandfather of 9 and great grandfather of 3; brother of Dale (Cindy). No services. Online condolences and guest registry: www.diciccoandsonsfh.com
2017 Board of Directors Election
Election time for the Board of Directors is almost upon us. This year, there will be 2 open seats. If you are interested in running for the Board of Directors, you must present your written request, bearing the original signature, to the RRA Office no later than Tuesday, February 28th at 1pm. Qualifications for becoming and maintaining a Director are found in Article VIII, Section 2 of the By-Laws.
SECTION 2. The qualifications for becoming and remaining a Director of the Association are as follows:
(a) A Director must be at least 21 years of age and a United States citizen;
(b) Each Director shall be an Active Member of the Association or an officer or director of the corporation, limited liability company, or other business or legal entity which is an Active Member of the Association;
(c) Any Active Member may become a candidate for the Board of Directors by presenting to the Association a written request to be placed on the ballot, which request must be delivered to the Board of Directors or its designee at least sixty days before the annual meeting of the Active Members and bear the original signature of the member requesting to be placed on the ballot;
(d) Only one person from each household (which is hereby defined to include all persons who share the same residence) shall be eligible to serve as a Director;
(e) No member who has been convicted of a felony as defined by the laws of Ohio shall be eligible to serve as a Director;
(f) The Active Member must have attended at least three regular meetings of the Board of Directors within the last twelve months; and
(g) The Active Member must complete a questionnaire and execute such form as are prescribed the Board of Directors agreeing and promising: (i) to act in the best interests of the Association at all times; (ii) not to knowingly make, cause, or permit to be made any false statement about the Association or its directors, officers, employees or agents; (iii) not to knowingly make, cause, or permit to be made any statement that is likely to be injurious to the reputation or goodwill of the Association; and (iv) not to disclose or permit to be disclosed confidential information, including matters discussed in executive session, personnel matters, contracts under negotiation, and all communications with legal counsel. It shall be cause for disqualification or removal should any candidate or Director be found to have provided false information or to be in violation of any of the foregoing.
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