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.
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.
2017 Early Bird Drawing #2
The winner of Early Bird Drawing #2 for 2017 and recipient of $450 is Jamb Holding LLC (Lot #1586)! Congratulations!
Next week’s drawing will be for $400. The sooner your Dues & Assessments are paid in full, the more drawings you will be eligible for!
2017 Early Bird Drawing #1
The winner of Early Bird Drawing #1 for 2017 and recipient of $500 is Judith Boyer (Lot #1138)! Congratulations!
Next week’s drawing will be for $450. The sooner your Dues & Assessments are paid in full, the more drawings you will be eligible for!
1/11/17 Power Outages in Roaming Shores
The high winds we experienced yesterday have lead to various residents around the Shores to be without power. Current estimates are for the power to be restored by 11pm today (1/11/17).
The Outages appear to only be affecting the East side. Fortunately, temperatures in the Shores should stay above freezing until tomorrow. If you are a snow bird or if Roaming Shores is your second home, you may want to consider having someone check on your house.
For updates, please follow the information provided by First Energy.
The Lake – A Winter Wonderland?
By David Ernes – Lake Management Committee
A frozen lake is just one more sign that winter has come to Roaming Shores. It presents a frozen snapshot of the beauty of the lake that has an almost alien quality to it. But have you ever wondered what is going on under the ice? A lake’s “winter” season is not usually associated with December 21st to March 21st, but often based on the dates that the lake becomes fully ice covered. There are some indications that the length of this winter season is becoming shorter with time, although linking this with climate change is a subject of much debate. Regardless, once the lake is frozen, the entire ecosystem changes to cope with the colder temperatures.
Of most importance to many of our residents is the effect on the fish population. For a deep lake like ours, it is unlikely that it will become completely frozen. Even with the drawdown, there are ample areas in the lake that are deep enough so that the fish can find refuge. Since they are not warm blooded, they have several mechanisms to survive. Some can actually store fat and use it for energy. Also, their activity level decreases, requiring less energy to survive. This continues until the ice melts and the water starts to warm up again.
Aquatic plants can actually handle the winter better than their terrestrial cousins if they are protected under the water. Some will form nodules, which can store energy while they wait for the sun to reappear. Some may go dormant. However, if they are exposed to the cold air, they may dry out and then freeze. Lakes, who perform a winter drawdown as we have done this year and last, use this behavior as a method to reduce nuisance plants.
As far as algae are concerned, they are once again shown to be very adaptable. Some species can survive at the cold temperatures by become cannibals and consuming other algae species for food they will not get from the sun. Cyanobacteria (aka. blue-green algae) are one group of algae that can actually form a “resting cell” or cyst, much like a cocoon, which will protect them in a dormant state until conditions are more favorable. Although they may survive the cold, the populations likely are reduced during the winter.
This winter is expected to be much colder and experience more snow than the El Niño we saw last year. This could extend the “winter season” seen for the lake. Even though this may result in more and thicker ice formation (if the almanac is correct), please follow the various ordinances (e.g. no snowmobiles on the lake) regarding activities on the lake for your safety.
Like us, the lake and its many residents slow down their activity during the cooler winter months. But the lake is still an active environment, even if we cannot see it.
(Information presented in this article was extracted in part from Lakeline Vol 34, #4 (2014))
BE LAKE RESPONSIBLE
Tonight’s Board Meeting has been Cancelled
The Board of Director’s Meeting that was scheduled for tonight at the Village Hall has been cancelled due to weather.
Be Safe!
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