2024 RSPBC Clam Bake Sept 21st

Update: Ticket sales end September 8th!

Tickets are now on sale for the Polar Bear Club’s Annual Clam Bake! The Clam Bake will be held at the Clubhouse on Saturday, September 21st with two seating times, 3:00pm and 4:00pm. You will have the option of seating time when you purchase your ticket.

Dinner options are:

Clam dinner with half chicken $32
Half chicken $20
Extra dozen clams $12
All meals will come with corn, baked potato, roll, dessert and non-alcoholic beverage. Clam juice will also be available.

This is a BYOB event.

Tickets

Tickets are available at the office on Rt 6, Rock Creek VFW and the Marina. You may also text Bree at 440-812-1055. Cash, check and Venmo is accepted.

Raffles

We will also have a basket auction! If you would like to donate any items please reach out to a club member, email us at rspolarbearclub@gmail.com or find @joeythepolarbear on Facebook.

Clam Bake Concert

We are so excited to announce that Everything Must Go will be entertaining us once again this year with live music!!! The band will start at 5pm.

While they wish to remain anonymous, we would still like to send a thank you shout out to the person who has made it possible for the band to return this year! Your generosity is so very much appreciated!

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!

Lake Management Update – After Treatment Comments

By D.Ernes – Lake Management Committee

This past Thursday, we completed the treatment of about half of the lake, from the south to around Beach 1. This treatment was needed as a result of an increase in the severity and intensity of blue-green algae in the southern end of the lake. The treatment area was adjusted from the original announcement due to the concern of further spread of the affected area due to around an inch of rain over a 48-hour period. The lake is a dynamic environment that can change by the hour, day or week and we need to respond accordingly.

There were reports of boat activity during the 48 hours following the treatment. This product is imbedded in a binder that allows it to float on the surface of the water for a time before it sinks, where it become bound in the lake sediment. The product is applied by trained individuals so that it can be spread by the currents in the lake, as well as the wind. Boat traffic during this period would push the product in an unpredictable manner. This could negatively impact the success of the treatment. In the future, please follow the restrictions so that we have the best chance for success.

Lake Treatment Scheduled

Update: The treatment was applied as planned on 8/1. Please no boating or swimming on the lake until Saturday morning. Thank you for your cooperation in helping our treatments be effective!

The southern area of the lake has seen an increased frequency of algal blooms over the past week. After discussions with our experts, we are scheduling a partial lake treatment for this week, as outlined below. The problem area does not include the entire southern half, so we are evaluating a partial treatment.  We hope that by using this targeted approach, we may be able to do future treatments in localized areas. It is unknown if this will as effective, but it has great upside potential if it works. And it is fully expected to address the bloom in the southern end of the lake.

Flame Lake will be evaluated on Thursday and will be treated if warranted.

LAKE TREATMENT SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 1.

The following steps will be done. *Please note that with the weather predictions for this week, should these plans change, we will let you know as soon as possible. 
 
1) The lake level will not need to be lowered as the drought has taken care of that for us.
 
2) Please turn off all fountains or other devices that agitate the lake water south of Sugar Creek on Thursday, August 1. They may be turned back on Saturday, August 3.
 
3) Please refrain from any activities on the lake, including boating, jet skis, etc, starting Thursday, August 1 to allow the treatment to be effective and to spread in a predictable manner.  All activities may resume on the morning of Saturday , August 3. 

4)  While the lake is deemed safe following the application, we are closing the beaches on Thursday morning, August 1 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 Saturday.
 
5) Do not water your property with water from the lake during this period.
 
As always, since the rest of the lake will not be treated at this time, please avoid direct contact with any active algal blooms.

2024 Couple’s Fishing Tournament

The Fishing Club’s next tournament will be the Ed Baitt Mixed Couples Tournament on Saturday, August 10th. Start time will be 9am at the Marina. Weigh in will be at 12pm at the Marina. Husband – wife, mother – son, grandfather – granddaughter, boyfriend – girlfriend, etc.

There will be a $25 sign-up fee per boat. All of the entry money will be going to the winners, plus $100 donated by the Club.

This is a pan fish only event – Bluegill, Crappie, Perch, and Rockbass. Any size of fish will do.

There will be hotdogs and fish sandwiches at the Marina following the event.

For more info, contact Fishing Club President Mike Chevalier – 440-567-2076

2024 Rib Cook-Off Cooks Needed!

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

July 2024 Board Meeting Recap

The RomeRock Association held their July Meeting on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at the clubhouse with the following directors present, Scott Soble, Mark Dougherty, Nadine Pope, Bob McClintock, Marie Kaufman and Rick Brothers.

President, Bob McClintock called the meeting to order at 10 a.m. and Wendy Carley gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. After the Roll Call, both the February 3, 2024 meeting minutes and the first and second quarter Treasurer’s Reports were approved.

Standing Committee Reports followed Bob’s explanation of the Treasurer’s Report. He reminded everyone that although 95% of our annual funds are collected during the first half of the year, many of our larger expenditures, such as road projects, are not reflected in the current report.

Administration: Scott reported that there are no pending legal issues. He also reported that we have had difficulty finding and keeping seasonal maintenance workers. It has been a challenge for our maintenance department to keep up with the necessary tasks this time of year. Bob noted, we will no longer be installing culverts once the previously contracted ones are completed. It will be up to the resident or builder t to find independent contractors. We will provide specifications and continue to inspect the work. Nadine reported that the office will be advertising for a part time office assistant to work up to 24 hours a week due to one office employee’s resignation. She also reported that the new computer system has proven effective with the collection of past due accounts. Letters are automatically sent when accounts are past due two weeks, 45 days and 90 days. At the 90 day mark, residents are given 10 days to pay the delinquent amount before being sent to collection and we contact our legal counsel to begin proceedings to place a lien on their property. We are also charging the late fees (interest charges) in increments. We charge 2% after two weeks, 5% after 45 days and an additional 5% at 90 days, for a total of 12%. To date, our new system has enabled us to collect nearly $37,000 in delinquent funds this year.

Board of Review: Mike Petersen advised us that the Board of Review just received a citation that has been challenged.

Building and Maintenance: The BMC is continuing to work on a plan for building guidelines and will hopefully have this portion ready for review in the near future. The second half of their project is to develop guidelines regarding property maintenance.

Facilities: Marie and Mark have been driving around our community and noting areas that need attention, with safety issues being a top priority to be addressed. Local architect, Peter Bolek, has volunteered to help us with a design plan for updating the areas around beach 1 and beach 2. Hopefully work on this project can begin this fall.

Lake Safety: Nadine reported that to date, 11 warnings and 4 citations have been issued. Two citations have been paid, one dismissed, and one sent to the Board of Review. Rick reported that the committee will be organizing boat inspections for 2025 to be sure boaters have all required equipment on board before going out on the lake. We are going to start having safety reminders in our weekly eblasts and are investigating placing marker buoys at strategic points along the lake to make boaters more aware of where 75 feet from shore is.

Lake Management: Dave Ernes explained that one copper treatment was done on the south end of the lake in late June. There are no current plans to treat the north end unless there is an issue with toxic blue-green algae blooms. We have a group of volunteers who are using a probe sensor to evaluate the level of algae at eleven sites on the lake. Dave is going to coordinate them to all take the samples at the same time of day so we will have more consistent conditions when they are taken and the readings will be more accurate. The ultrasonic buoys are being tested this season, but the data taken so far is not yet clear as to their effectiveness.

Village Liaison: Bob read a message from Steve Kaufman that the village voted to suspend late charges for water in the last billing cycle due to delays caused by the postal system. The village is looking into an e- billing and payment system that would not involve a fee for use. There will be a public hearing regarding our sewer infrastructure system on August 20 at 6 p.m. at the village hall and community members are urged to attend. The village has hired a new Administrator, Mark Reed, who will start on August 1.

Club Reports: Barb Buckley reported for STARS that this year’s fireworks were a great success. Everyone has commented that the new company did an amazing job. The club will be hosting this year’s Rib Cook-Off on August 31. Information will be in the e-blast. Bree Bodish let us know that the Polar Bear Club will hold their annual Clam Bake on September 21 and there will once again be a basket auction. More information to follow soon. Marie reported that the Golf Leagues meet on Thursdays at Hemlock Springs at 9:30 a.m. for women and 4:30 p.m. for men. All skill levels are welcome. The Pickleball Club continues to be extremely popular in the shores. Times are available for beginners and the more advanced players. Contact Marie Kaufman for details. Water Exercise is held at Beach 2 at 9 a.m. weekdays, rain or shine.

Under New Business: Nadine read in entirety two proposed changes to the Bylaws. The changes are to the impact fee for new members ($1000 raised to $1500) and the required meeting attendance for members wishing to run for the board of directors. It changed from 3 meetings to ¼ of the meetings held or 3 meetings within twelve months. This was the first of three readings necessary before the changes are voted on in January 2025.

The meeting adjourned at 11 a.m.

Nadine Pope, Secretary

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