Notice: Amendment of Rules and Regulations

The Rules and Regulations of the RomeRock Association have been revised effective 10/26/24.

To read the full version of the amended Rules and Regulations, click the button below to review Resolution R1-1024 and the revised version of the Rules and Regulations. Displayed below are the amendments made in red text.

Amended Rules and Regulations with Highlighted Changes

Leaves a Falling

Dave Ernes – Lake Management Committee

Why the concern of leaves in the lake? As leaves fall into the water, they begin a natural decomposition process. This decomposition consumes oxygen in the water, particularly in shallow areas, creating a condition known as hypoxia. Low oxygen levels can severely impact aquatic life, stressing fish and other organisms. We saw this last fall.

We are currently enjoying the brilliant colors on display around the lake this time of year. The problem starts once the leaves fall.

In addition to reducing oxygen levels, the decomposition of leaves releases nutrients into the water, most notably nitrogen and phosphorus. The Planet Natural Research Center web site states that 50-80 percent of the nutrients that trees absorb end up in their leaves. While these nutrients are essential for the growth of aquatic plants, the excess can cause algal blooms.

So, please avoid intentionally blowing or raking leaves into the lake. Not only is it a good idea, but you can be fined for not following this simple rule. This also applies to grass clippings and other lawn debris during fall cleanup.

For those of you off-lake, leaves accumulating in the drainage culverts can breakdown, resulting in a high nutrient “tea” that can flow into the lake after any fall rain event.

What you CAN do:

  • Many articles suggest that you mulch your leaves when mowing.
  • Of course, you can also bag your leaves each fall and dispose of them, along with other fall debris, at the Compost Site rather than with the trash. This site is a great Roaming Shores resource! (Instructions to access the site can be found on the Village website,)

Be Lake Responsible

2024 Lake Lowering

Attention Boaters and Lakefront Property Owners:

We plan to lower the lake this fall around the end of October/1st of November. Please make sure to have your watercraft removed from the lake before lowering begins.

Also, remember to grab your state registration from your watercraft before winterizing. Registrations are required when registering your watercraft with the RRA each year.

Lake Drawdown

By D.Ernes – Lake Management Committee

Our lake is scheduled to be lowered this year on or about November 1st. Drawing down the lake level has both positive and negative impacts. However, periodic drawdowns are necessary to perform maintenance on individual seawalls and dock areas.

Timing of the drawdown is an important variable. The dredging operation, currently working in the southern end of the lake, cannot continue when the water level is lowered. In addition, the drawdown must be done after the lake turnover. Upon turnover, the low oxygen waters below fifteen feet are mixed with the higher oxygenated surface water, blending the two. If the lake is lowered prior to the turnover, the oxygenated surface water would be eliminated so that, after the turnover, the dissolved oxygen level could be too low to enable the fish population to successfully survive over the winter.

Erosion is a constant issue and, over time, can degrade the integrity of a dock, rip-rap (rock wall) or seawall. Without proper protection from erosion, sediment can then enter the lake, causing build-up on the lake floor that can hamper the ability to properly utilize watercraft. Erosion can also result in a premature failure of the structures. Look for holes or other types of damage in erosion control structures and seek remedies to reinforce them. Reinforcement of shoreline barriers, confirming clear drainage channels, and checking dock supports and surrounding areas safeguards your property as well as the other residents of Lake Roaming Rock.

If you suspect you may have a problem or have identified a problem, contact the Village office or the RRA to inquire about necessary permits and obtain a listing of approved vendors. Also, please consider the addition of rain gardens or buffer zones to your project to help control erosion and reduce nutrients from run-off. Previous articles have discussed each of these items and can be found on the RomeRock Association website under Lake Management.

BE LAKE RESPONSIBLE

Halloween in Roaming Shores October 26th

Mark your calendars! Halloween in Roaming Shores will be celebrated Saturday, October 26th! The Roaming Shores Police Department will again be hosting the Annual Halloween Parade! Now is the time to start thinking about your parade float designs and costumes for the costume contest!

The Parade will begin at 3pm. Village-wide Trick-or-Treating will be held from 5pm to 7pm.

Parade Info

If you are participating in the motorcade with a float or decorated vehicle line up will begin around 2:30 on Plum Creek Drive. The parade will promptly depart that location at 3:00.

Parade Costume/Float Contest

If you are dressed up in your costume and wish to participate in the costume contest be sure to look for our judges who will be at the front of the parade. Also, make sure to have some sort of sign with your address on it so that we can find you after trick-or-treat to distribute prize money and photograph the costume contest winners.

A $20 prize will be awarded to the (8) eight best costumes and to (2) two of the best decorated vehicles/floats in the motorcade. An additional $25 prize will be awarded to the overall best in show costume, vehicle or float.

Meet Tiffani Vaughan!

Please join us in welcoming Tiffani Vaughan to our RRA office team!

Tiffani has lived in Roaming Shores the past 10 years with her family. She has spent the last 2 years working in the home raising her 3 kids. Prior to that she has 10+ years in documentation/administrative experience. She looks forward to working with her community and assisting at the RRA office.

Algae Treatment Scheduled for August 21

Lake Treatment Aug 21

By D.Ernes – Lake Management Committee

Since the last algae treatment, we have experienced a massive storm system that dropped significant rain, caused gale force winds and knocked out power, internet and in some cases cell service to a portion of our community. We have some recent data that shows that this event also had a significant impact on the water quality and conditions of the lake, especially in the northern end. This may be the cause of the bloom reports made by residents, our consultants, and the LMC team since that event.

While lake conditions can vary from day-to-day, after an evaluation of all available information, a decision was made to implement another algae treatment, this time in the northern half of the lake where most of the reports have been received and the water quality was most significantly impacted. Scheduling a treatment involves many moving parts and can not be done at moments notice. While there may be some disruptions, we have tried to minimize them.

In the meantime, it is necessary to repeat a statement that is made with every weekly testing summary, at most Board meetings, and in several articles.

AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH AN ACTIVE BLOOM.

This is especially important for the young, those with compromised health conditions, and even your pets, who can not read this warning.


The following steps will be done. *Please note that, should these plans change, we will let you know as soon as possible. 
 
1) The lake level will be monitored and, if necessary, the lake will be lowered.

2) Please turn off all fountains or other devices that agitate the lake water north of Sugar Creek on Wednesday, August 21. They may be turned back on Friday morning, August 23.

3) Please refrain from any activities on the lake, including boating, jet skis, etc., starting Wednesday, August 21 to allow the treatment to be effective and to spread in a predictable manner.  All activities may resume on the morning of Friday, August 23. 

4)  While the lake is deemed safe following the application, we are closing the beaches on Wednesday morning, August 21 as a precautionary measure. Swimming and other activities involving direct contact with the lake should be avoided during this time. While unlikely, if you observe any undisposed product (a powder with a bluish tint), avoid direct contact and let the office know where it is observed. Normal activities can resume on Friday, August 23.

5) Do not water your property with water from the lake during this 48-hour period.

Rock Creek VFW Back to School Carnival

The Back-to-School “Kiddie Carnival” is coming next week to Veterans Park on East Water Street. Kiddie Rides, Games, and Food. All proceeds benefit your local VFW. Veterans helping Veterans!
Friday 5-9PM
Saturday 1-9PM
Sunday 1-9PM

2024 STARS Rib Cook-Off Aug 31st

Who can make the best ribs in the Shores? Get your family and friends together! On Saturday, August 31st @ 4pm, the STARS Club will be hosting their 6th Annual Rib Cook–off.

This event will be limited to 8 teams. The winning team will will be added to our winner’s plaque that was donated to the Club by John & Mary Lou Watt and the coveted winner’s apron!

For more information or to sign-up, contact the STARS Club at roamingshoresstarsclub@gmail.com

Cook Info:

  • 8 Team limit
  • Ribs will be provided by the STARS Club
  • Team Sign-up by August 25th
  • Team Entry fee: $50 (includes 2 dinners)
  • Pick up ribs on Thursday, August 29th
  • Each team will receive 9 slabs
  • Each team must be ready to serve ribs by 4pm
  • Warming trays will be provided at the Clubhouse

Cooking Rules:

Ribs will be provided to the teams by the STARS Club. Prep ribs off-site.

Each team must supply their own ingredients, tools, and any other materials needed. Ribs can be cooked in the Clubhouse area using either your own grill/smoker or the grills in the Clubhouse area (if available).

Winner will be determined by People’s Choice.

  • Ticket Price: $30 Must be Prepaid
  • Includes: 1 bone from each team, side dishes/beverages/desserts provided by STARS Club
  • Tickets are now available at the RRA office or through STARS members. You may also text Bree at 440-812-1055. Cash, check and Venmo is accepted.

Raffles

  • Basket auction
  • 50/50
  • Raffle (This year’s raffle item will be a chance to win HALF A PIG! Donated by Tom Fleming) Tickets for the half pig raffle may be purchased in advance. Winner need not be present!
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Office Info:

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 8, Rome, OH 44085

Located at 1875 US Route 6, Roaming Shores, OH 44085

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