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1/11/17 Power Outages in Roaming Shores

Published January 11, 2017 | By admin

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?

Published January 6, 2017 | By admin

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

2017 Dues and Assessments

Published December 27, 2016 | By admin

This year’s Dues and Assessment invoices will be sent out after the first of the year. If you have changed your mailing address this year and did not inform the Office, please do so ASAP. 440-563-3170 or via email. Please make sure to contact both the RomeRock Association and Village of Roaming Shores when there is a change in your mailing address.

When you receive your Dues and Assessments, please make sure to read all of the contents contained within your envelope. The only change in your bill for 2017 was the removal of the $25 legal assessment which was only applied to the 2016 Dues and Assessments. If you do not receive your Dues and Assessments or have misplaced your bill, please contact the RRA Office at 440-563-3170. Not receiving your bill does not exempt you from payment.

You may pay your Dues and Assessments in installments. Dues and assessments are due and payable May 1, 2017. A late charge of 10% will be charged to the remaining balance after May 1st.

Payment Options:

Bank Bill Pay:

Many banks offer their customer’s bill pay on their website. You can set the RomeRock Association as a payee. If you use this option to pay your Dues, please make sure that your lot numbers are listed on the check (you can set your account number to your lot number(s)).

Mail:

You can send your payment via US Mail to P.O. Box 8, Rome, OH 44085. Checks and credit cards/debit cards are accepted. (If paying by credit/debit card please use form on the back of the return portion of your statement, there is a 5% fee).

In Person:

Checks, credit cards/debit cards and cash are accepted at our office location. There is a 5% convenience fee for credit/debit cards. Our office hours until April are Tuesday – Saturday, 8am – 6pm.

Online
The RomeRock Association offers owners the ability to pay dues online through our payment processing partner, PayLease. Using PayLease will allow you to:

  • Pay online with a credit/debit card or electronic check**
  • Make a one-time or recurring payment
  1. Visit the RRA Website (roamingshores.org/RRA1/) and click the button on the side that says “Pay Dues and Assessments Online”. Direct Page (http://www.roamingshores.org/RRA1/pay-dues-and-assessments-online/) Or visit PayLease.com
  2. Follow the instructions to search for and select your property.
  3. Enter your contact information, and create a password to create your account. Your account number is your lot number and it must be 4 digits. Ex. Lot 123 would be 0123.
  4. To add additional lots, under Manage Accounts (middle of screen), click Add Account, under link another account—put in your account number (4 digits) then type @RRA right after the number, then your last name, and then Submit.
  5. Once registered, you can process a one-time payment and/or set up Auto Pay.
  6. If you set up an account last year, please use your same login information.

**Note: There is a fee accessed for paying online. 3% is charged for using a credit card/debit card and $2.95 for an electronic check (electronic checks differ from personal checks. Personal checks can be mailed or paid in-person). Paylease assesses a fee for each account (lot).

If you have questions regarding your account balance, please contact The RomeRock Association at 440-563-3170. For questions regarding PayLease or your online payments, please contact PayLease Support at 1-866-729-5327.

Early Bird Drawing

The RRA will again be holding an Early Bird Drawing for those who pay their Dues & Assessments in full early.

Each account paid in full before 5pm each Thursday between January 12th and March 16th will be eligible for weekly drawings for cash prizes. These prizes start at $500 per week until the award for March 16th becomes $50. This totals $2,750 in prizes. Good luck!

Pay your total RRA balance, AT ONE TIME, as soon as possible. Winner chosen will be returned to the box for the later drawings.

The sooner your Dues & Assessments are paid in full, the more drawings you will be eligible for!

If you pay by PayLease, when we are notified that your full payment is received, we will then enter you into the contest. We are not notified instantaneously.

Boat Decals

**Remember to bring your Title and State Registration with you when coming in to purchase RRA Boat Decals.**

2017 Rates:

Type of Boat Fee
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)

 

 

 

 

Mrs. Claus comes to the Rock Creek Library

Published December 17, 2016 | By admin


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

Published December 16, 2016 | By admin

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!

T-Shirt Sale!

Published December 9, 2016 | By admin


The RRA is selling off the last of its excess inventory of 50th Anniversary Edition shirts. Please see list and prices below. These shirts make excellent Christmas presents if you’re still shopping. We’re still taking orders, if what you’re looking for isn’t available below, there’s still til to order in time for Christmas (screened shirts only for pre-Christmas pickup). Order form here. **Note, sale price does not apply to new orders.

Size Shirt Type Color Price
L Embroidered Polo (small left logo) Blue $9 (was $18.50)
S Woman’s Embroidered T-Shirt (small left logo) Light Blue $6 (was $12.50)
XL Embroidered T-Shirt Lime Green $6 (was $12.50)
S Screened T-Shirt (small left logo) Red $3 (was $7.50)
Med
Youth		 Screened T-Shirt (small left logo) Light Blue $3 (was $7.50)
Med Youth Screened T-Shirt (small left logo) Dark Blue $3 (was $7.50)
XL Sweat Shirt – Full screened logo Red $7 (was $14.50)
M Mini Tri Shirt – Moisture wicking Blue $6

President’s Comments December 2016 Board Meeting

Published December 7, 2016 | By admin

By Tom Sopko – RRA Board President

  1. The Board and the Association wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday, and a Happy New Year.
  1. The RomeRock Association is a Homeowners Association. The members of RomeRock Association consist of the owners of real property within the Roaming Rock Shores Subdivision along with their spouses and others approved for membership in accordance with the Association’s By-Laws.

“Homeowner’s associations (HOA) are formed by planned communities with single-family homes or multiple unit or condominiums. An HOA is typically established to make and enforce rules regarding the properties within the jurisdiction. Most HOAs are incorporated and are subject to state laws. The association has a board of directors that are elected to enforce and oversee the HOA governing documents.”*

* (http://www.investopedia.com/terms/h/hoa.asp?lgl=no-infinite)

  1. At the November 2016 Joint meeting with the Council for the Village of Roaming Shores, it was questioned whether RomeRock Association has been “double dipping” on the road fees. This has upset a number of Members, which I can understand.  However, I would like to clarify that the Association is not double dipping.
    1. A majority of the roads in the Roaming Rock Shores Subdivision are private roads owned and maintained by the Association. All properties in the Subdivision and their owners are charged a road assessment as part of being an HOA. The road assessment is used to pay for all of the roads owned and maintained by the Association. .  As property owners in the Village and County, we all pay taxes for which some of it goes to the County and some the Village, and eventually some is allocated to roads.
    2. We all pay taxes to maintain County or Village roads that we do not live on or use. We all pay a proportionate share of the costs to maintain all of the Association’s properties and facilities, including the roads and the lake, regardless of the extent we use them as they are all equally available for the use and enjoyment of the members and they help to enhance the value of all properties that are part of the Association.
    3. Dues and Assessments are part of being a member of a homeowners association. The dues/assessments are paid whether a Member use facilities (such as roads, pools, volley ball court, etc.) or not.  The costs of the facilities available to all members are apportioned by lot and membership as it is simply not reasonable or realistic to apportion costs based on quantity of use. As Members, we all pay a proportionate share of the cost of all facilities and not just those we choose to use or not use.
  1. The action item from the Joint Village – Association Meeting of November 10, 2016 is to form a Committee to review the monetary payment by the Village to the Association for maintaining Village Roads. The Association remains ready for that meeting.
  1. The Board wants to express their sympathies to the John Ball Family for their loss.

 

RRA Office Progresses

Published December 2, 2016 | By admin

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The walls are now up at the new RRA Office. Things are moving right along! We should have a roof, windows, and doors by the end of next week.

To view more pictures of the progress, see our album. The album will be updated as the building’s construction progresses.

Mary Clark honored as Tax-Aide Fellow

Published December 2, 2016 | By admin

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.

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