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 Polar Bear Plunge
The Roaming Shores Polar Bear Plunge is now the only Polar Bear Plunge in the county! This year’s Polar Bear Plunge event will begin at 1 pm on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at the Roaming Shores Clubhouse/Main Beach. The actual plunge will begin at 3pm.
The Polar Bear Plunge will include brave students from Jefferson, Grand Valley and Pymatuning Valley Schools, as well as wild and crazy local area residents. Last year’s event was a huge success as we raised $11,000 and had over 130 plungers. We need your help to make this year’s event even more successful.
This year, the money we raise will be used to benefit the Jeff Meddock Memorial Scholarship, Jefferson Area Local Schools Academic Boosters, Grand Valley Schools student programs in memory of Emily Plickert, and the Roaming Shores Breakfast with Santa event.
Grand Valley Schools strives to improve student programs in the memory of Emily Plickert, a beloved cheerleader, classmate and friend to all.
Jeff Meddock was a resident of Roaming Shores and the beloved principal of Pymatuning Valley High School. He died unexpectedly and the money we raise helps to continue his pursuit to educate.
Both Jeff and Emily were very proud active members of The Polar Bear Club.
The Jefferson Academic Boosters strives to reward students for academic success. Also, a portion of the money we raise is also used to host the Roaming Shores Breakfast with Santa event.
If you are interested in taking the Plunge, a minimum of $55 must be raised. There is no age limit (minors will need parental consent). Each courageous person that takes that icy Plunge will get a t-shirt as a thank you for participating. Please contact us using one of the methods listed below to get required Plunge forms.
There will be a DJ and a 50/50 raffle! We’ll be serving hot dogs, chili, popcorn, chips and soda. Additional merchandise will be available for sale. You can purchase items before and/or after the plunge. First come, first serve.
For plunge participation forms and information, please visit or contact:
http://www.roamingshores.org/RRA1/clubs/polar-bear-club/
Facebook: Joey ThePolarBear
Joeythepolarbear@yahoo.com
Gayle Zirkle, President
440-228-7850
If you are a business that is interested in sponsoring our event, please contact club Treasurer Shawn Morris at 440-725-2770 for more information.
Interested in helping out? The Polar Bear Club will be having a meeting Sunday, Jan 29th at 11am in the Clubhouse.
Mrs. Claus comes to the Rock Creek Library
Children at the Rock Creek Public Library had a special treat last week. Mrs. Claus came all the way from the North Pole to read to the kids. They had a wonderful time!
Mrs. Claus is better known to us as Village Clerk-Treasurer Leeann Moses. Great job, Leeann!
Giving Back
RRA Member Helen Sopko was recently featured in the News-Herald for her work with the paper’s Clothe-A-Child program. You can read the article here.
Thank you for volunteering and contributing to such a wonderful program, Helen!
Mary Clark honored as Tax-Aide Fellow
Article Courtesy of the Gazette. Ms. Clark is a resident of Roaming Shores. Congratulations!
Mary Clark, a long-time volunteer with the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program in Ashtabula County, was recognized earlier this year with the Tax-Aide Fellow Award. The award was presented to her on April 22 in Geneva by Jim Marrangoni, State Coordinator.
The title of Tax-Aide Fellow is awarded to recognize volunteers for long and distinguished service to the Tax-Aide program. Generally, “long” means serving as a Tax-Aide volunteer for at least ten years. In addition, the nominee must be a certified counselor with at least some of the time in a leadership position.
Mary began volunteering as a tax preparer with VITA in 1983. She has served more than 30 years in various AARP Foundation Tax-Aide roles in District One (Ashtabula County) including Counselor, Technology Coordinator, Instructor, Local Coordinator and District Coordinator. District One is proud that Mary has been recognized for her long and distinguished service and significant contributions to AARP Foundation Tax-Aide in Ashtabula County.
In Memoriam: Sherry Ball
Sherry Ball was the wife of Village Mayor John Ball. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Sherry. She will be missed.
Roaming Shores – Sherry L. Ball age 65 passed peacefully at UH Geauga Hospital Sunday, November 20, 2016 with her husband, son and daughter by her side.
Sherry was born September 27, 1951 in Bay Village Ohio, to Joseph R. and Irene (Pavelecky) Hartman. Sherry graduated from Wickliffe High School and attended Lakeland College where she earned her RN degree. She worked at Euclid General Hospital until a back injury caused her to retire. Sherry loved spending time at the beach in Florida and the Bahamas looking for shells and sand dollars. She also enjoyed fishing, playing bingo and most recently quilting. The quilts she made for family and friends weren’t only beautiful but they were made with love.
Sherry is survived by her husband John L. son John A. (Debbie) of Baden Pa. daughter Lisa of Roaming Shores and brother Joseph H. Hartman of Mentor Ohio. She is preceded in death by her parents.
A Memorial Service officiated by Rev. John Madden will be held at the Paine Funeral Home, Inc., 140 E. Main Street, Orwell, OH 44076 on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 12(Noon). A Family Greeting will take place prior to the service from 10:00 – 11:45am. A private burial of Sherry’ s ashes will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to: St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Hospice of the Western Reserve. Condolences may be made at painefuneralhome.com
Flowers – The funeral home will be excepting delivery’s on Friday, November 25th after noon.
Thank you
Christmas in the Shores
Breakfast with Santa
Wow the Holidays are approaching fast! That means it is time for Breakfast With Santa, hosted by the Polar Bear Club. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, December 10th from 9 am to 11 am at the Clubhouse, located at Beach 1. We would like to invite you to come have breakfast with Santa and tell him what you want for Christmas! Every child will receive a gift from Santa when he arrives at 9:30 am. You can also join in our other Christmas activities including decorating an ornament to take home. The party is free to all children and grandchildren of Roaming Shores residents, age 12 and under.
We will be serving pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs and mixed fruit. We will also have an assortment of beverages.
Registration is required with a cutoff date of Saturday, Dec 3rd.
To reserve your seats, please email the Polar Bear Club at: joeythepolarbear@yahoo.com
When registering, please leave all of the following information:
- Number of Adults
- Number of Children
- Name, age, and gender of each child.
The Polar Bear Club will send an email conformation that you are registered for the event within 48 hours.
Thank you and looking forward to seeing everyone there!
The Polar Bear Club is also looking for volunteers to help with Breakfast With Santa. If you are interested please email joeythepolarbear@yahoo.com with your contact information.
Come Have Lunch with Santa!
Join us in welcoming Santa!
Visit with Santa while enjoying Christmas music & refreshments
Hosted By: Roman Candles Auxiliary
When: Saturday, December 10, 2016 from 1-3pm
Where: Rome Volunteer Fire Department
(The Corner of Rt. 6 & Rt. 45)
Children 12 & under
In Memoriam: Harry Dundore
Harry Dundore was born April 14, 1932, in Latrobe, Pa to Paul C. and Edna (Furry) Dundore.He graduated from Latrobe High School in 1950. Harry married his high school sweetheart Anita Felbaum in 1952. She unfortunately passed away in 1978. He later married Arlene Shoff in 1980.
Harry was involved in many community activities during his lifetime, in Latrobe, PA; Orwell, OH and in Stallings, NC. These include Sunday school teacher and superintendent, library board, school board, church boards, auxiliary police, United Way, boards of public works, and helping others in need including his God driven passion to help the Sioux Indian Nation in South Dakota.
He enjoyed wood working, fishing and working around the house. Harry was a devout Christian and a consistent church attendee. He worked 45 years with Kennametal Inc. in various capacities.
He loved his family dearly and is survived by the following; Arlene his wife of 36 years, his children, Kathleen Turner (Robert) of Las Vegas, NV; Harry Dundore Jr (Tina) of Fifield, WI; Donna Kyer (William); his step-children, Diana Albaugh (Ronald) of Anchorage, AK; David Shoff (Tracy) of Pineville, NC. He is also survived by two nieces and a nephew.
In addition he is survived by 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren and 7 step-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his step-mother, Evelyn (Furry) dundore, his brother William Dundore and step-son Don Shoff.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to either the Native American Heritage Association www.naha-inc.org/donate/ or Stallings Unite Methodist Bell Choir, 1115 Stallings Rd, Matthews, NC 28104. Arrangements are in the care of Heritage Funeral Home – Indian Trail Chapel. Online guestbook at www.heritagecares.com.
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Harry Dundore please visit our Sympathy Store.
Found: Floating Trampoline
Are you missing a floating trampoline? This one turned up around 2276 Morning Star. If this is your trampoline, please retrieve it asap or call the office at 440-563-3170.
Fire Prevention Week
By: Chief Ed Koziol, President
Ashtabula County Fire Chief’s Association
Ashtabula County Fire Chief’s Association, State Fire Marshall asks “What can you do” to prevent fires?
Fire is everyone’s fight, and that’s why the Ashtabula County Fire Chief’s Association, in conjunction with the State Fire Marshal’s office, is asking Ohioans to think of one thing they can do to prevent or prepare for a fire.
The “What can you do?” social media campaign will highlight pledges to take action when it comes to fire safety. Fire officials throughout the state are encouraging Ohioans to take the pledge and post a photo on their social media accounts and use the hashtag #WhatCanYouDo or send it to your local fire department.
“We want to use this as a way to get everyone thinking about what they can do to be fire safe at home,” State Fire Marshal Larry L. Flowers said. “A proactive approach will help eliminate fire risks in your home, making you and your family safer.”
“It’s also important to make sure you’re prepared in the unfortunate case of a fire,” Chief Ed Koziol said. “Practicing your fire escape plan and making sure you have working smoke alarms in your home can help protect you if your home does catch fire.”
This campaign will kick off during Fire Prevention Week, October 9-15, 2016. The national theme is “Don’t Wait – Check the Date!” which encourages everyone to check the manufacture date on their smoke alarms. If the date on your alarm is more than ten years ago, the entire unit needs to be replaced. Smoke alarms are less effective after ten years.
For more fire prevention information, please contact your local fire department or go to the State Fire Marshal’s website at www.com.ohio.gov/fire.
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