Fish Fry – Friday, Sept 15th
Friday, September 15th, Friends and Neighbors and the Fishing Club will be teaming up to host a Fish Fry at the Clubhouse. Dinner will include fish, baked potatoes or jojos.
The cost is $10 per person at the door. Please bring a dessert to share. This is a BYOB event.
***It’s very important to RSVP due to the amount of fish to be processed. Call Jack McMillin 440-563-9107 Marge Morris 440-563-3769 – mkm821@windstream.net – or Dave Emick 440-520-0203.***
Social: 6pm-7pm
Dinner: 7pm
Note on Advisory Signs
For those who visit our beaches, you will notice that the Algal Warning Signs are posted. These warning signs were posted due to readings taken on 8/21/17 which indicated algal toxin levels exceeded the EPA’s Public Health Advisory limit.
While the most recent tests indicated the algal toxin levels were well below the Elevated Advisory Limit, 2 readings under state guidelines are needed before the signs will be taken down.
| Microcystin Algal Toxin | E.coli Bacteria | |||
| West Beach 1 | East Beach 2 | West Beach 1 | East Beach 2 | |
| Results below early warning level | Results above early warning level | Results below early warning level | Results below early warning level | |
The Algal Toxin Levels from the Beach 2 slightly exceeded the EPA’s Public Health Advisory limit. However it is well below the Elevated Advisory Limit which would recommend no contact. All data can be found on the LMC section of the RRA website.
Current Conditions for Week of 8/28/2017: The current results for the testing program for the lake are summarized above. A green cell indicates that results are below the USEPA or OhioEPA criteria for recreational water. A yellow cell indicates that values have exceeded the limit and appropriate caution is advised. Your Lake Management Committee’s (LMC) water testing program for harmful algal blooms (Microcystin) monitors our two beach areas monthly during the hot, summer months and advises that all test results received so far have been well below any level of concern or alarm. In addition, the LMC is also having tests performed for the presence of E.coli bacteria weekly at the two beaches as is done in most public beaches. Should any of these test results approach the level of caution, the Board of Directors can request that caution signs be posted at the affected beaches for your safety. Of course, common sense tells us not to swim in any waters that contain unusual amounts of algae. Please enjoy our beautiful lake and have a safe summer.
In Memoriam: Donna Plesnicar
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Donna Plesnicar. Mrs. Plesnicar and her husband Tony have been property owners for over 30 years. Their daughter and grandson are also residents. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.
Donna Mae (Graham) Plesnicar, 81 of Concord formerly of Euclid died Friday August 25, 2017 at Tri-Point Medical Center, Concord. She was born April 11, 1936 in Cleveland.
Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Tony J. Plesnicar Sr.; children, Nancy (Charles) Pirnat, Joseph (Susan) Plesnicar; grandchildren, Charles (Kim) Pirnat, Jaclyn (Michael) Crissinger, Nicole (David) Stewart, Lindsay (Jason) Spoth, Michael, Joseph, Becky, Laura, Victor Plesnicar, Anthony (Kari) Plesnicar III; great-grandchildren, Charlie, Andrew, Corey, Colton, Claire, Jillian, Adiya, Ziva, Ethan, Devon; Siblings, Jacqueline Reiss, Catherine (Joseph) Schlegel and Tom Spellman.
Preceding Donna in death is her son, Anthony J. Plesnicar Jr.; father, John Graham and Mother, Josephine Glodenis.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 pm, Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060.
The funeral service will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at the funeral home.
Interment will be in All Souls Cemetery, Chardon.
Interment will be in All Souls Cemetery, Chardon.
Send flowers or offer condolences at www.brunners.com.
Published in www.News-Herald.com on Aug. 28, 2017
Hands UP, Don’t Run Me Over, I’m In The Water!
Lake Safety Committee
By: Bruce C. Bower
The title of this article is to draw your attention to what you should preach to your family and guests when they are in the water after being towed. As soon possible, they should put their hands up, over their heads, to draw attention of their presence to other boaters. If they have just fallen out of their skis, hold the ski or skis up vertically. Wave their arms so show where they are, not necessarily for you, but to any other boaters coming your way. One human head bobbing in the water is difficult to see, especially when there is a choppy surface. AND, get that flag up ASAP!
Too many people are still not using the flag correctly. I still see boats with what looks as though there is a suction cup sticking the flag to the windshield. Simple rule, PUT THE FLAG UP WHEN SOMEONE IS IN THE WATER. This doesn’t mean that there are kids in the water, but they are ON A TUBE. It doesn’t mean that someone is up ON a wakeboard. Wait till they fall off into the lake, then put up the flag.
The Boat Patrol asked me to inform everyone to mark or paint your lot number on all your water toys, floats, skis, paddle boards, paddles, tubes, trampolines, and anything else that you want back if it gets lost. The Patrol finds things floating in the lake and wants a way to get the equipment back to the owners.
Another topic that the Boat Patrol brought up was that the people letting youngsters use their jetskis are NOT following State laws of age of operation. It appears that there are a bunch of un-informed people that think that if they are 21 or over, they can drive anything on water. What do we have to do to tell you that if you were born on or after Jan 1, 1982 you need a STATE LICENSE to operate a water craft? And you must be 16 with a license to drive a jetski. It’s stated in the rules you are given with your boat tags. Then you give your signature that you have read and will follow the rules. How about it? I’m going to request that ODNR come to our lake and specifically check licenses on ALL jet drivers. No wonder we see absurd stunts from the jet people.
I’m beginning to think that maybe we should make it imperative that boat owners take mandatory 2 hour course every 3 or 4 years before getting a tag. Or how about taking a 10 question test before you get a tag, get 2 wrong, no tag? There has to be something done differently until we can get uniformed police to pass out tickets for not following the laws and rules. I’ll be bringing up this FORCED education to the Board soon.
I can’t close without mentioning the 75 foot no-wake zone, try and picture 4 lengths of your boat from the shoreline, this will be close enough. There must some sort of magnetic force that lures people in to around 40 feet or so!
As always, call me with your thoughts or if you want to holler back at 216.906.2301 cell
Think SAFETY
Bower out.
440.563.4108 lake
Found: Possible Inflatable Tube
If you have lost an inflatable, please contact the office at 440-563-3170
End of the Season – Labor Day
Please take note that the last day of the season for the Pools and Concession Stand will be Labor Day, September 4th.
In order to sell off its inventory, the Concession Stand will be holding a Sale.
Beginning on Saturday, Sept 2nd all items (minus the Shores Combo) will be $1.00 and below. On Sunday, $.75 and below. On Monday, $.50 and below. While supplies last! There will be a limit of 3 ice creams per customer.
Thank you for you patronage! See you next season!
Casino Night
On Saturday, September 9th from 6:30pm to 9:30pm, the S.T.A.R.S. Club and the Shores Hold’em Club will be teaming up to host a Casino Night at the Clubhouse.
Doors open at 6:30pm. Admission will be $20 and will include play chips for various card game tables including Blackjack, Texas Hold’em, and Chuck-A-Luck. There will also be slot machines and other games of chance for fun and excitement.
This event is geared towards seasoned pros and those who would like to learn how to play.
This is a BYOB event. Food and soft drinks will be available for purchase.
Fishing Club News
Saturday August 12, the Club held the Ed Baitt’s Couples Tournament. The weather was warm and sunny. There were 6 boats entered that caught 16 lbs of pan fish which will be used in our club’s fish fry on Friday, September 15th. The first 3 place winners shared prize money of $220.
The winners were:
- 1st Place – Team of Dave Emick and Leslie McConaughy
- 2nd Place – Team of Chip and Janice Case
- 3rd Place – Team of Eddie Baitt
Our next tournament will be the Dean Blanton Bass Tournament on Saturday Sept 16th. For details, call Mike Chevalier 440-563-3457 or Larry Pisarick 216-403-4625. A meeting to follow the tournament. Anyone with new ideas, please come to the weigh-in as the meeting will follow.
Beach 1 Bacteria Level Above Early Warning Level
| Microcystin Algal Toxin | E.coli Bacteria | |||
| West Beach 1 | East Beach 2 | West Beach 1 | East Beach 2 | |
| Results below early warning level | Results below early warning level | Results above early warning level | Results below early warning level | |
NOTICE: The bacteria level for Beach 1 has exceeded the Beach Action Level. The Board has authorized the posting of the appropriate sign. Please use caution. Review LMC articles relative to this issue if you have any questions.
Current Conditions for Week of 8/7/2017: The current results for the testing program for the lake are summarized above. A green cell indicates that results are below the USEPA or OhioEPA criteria for recreational water. A yellow cell indicates that values have exceeded the limit and appropriate caution is advised. Your Lake Management Committee’s (LMC) water testing program for harmful algal blooms (Microcystin) monitors our two beach areas monthly during the hot, summer months. In addition, the LMC is also having tests performed for the presence of E.coli bacteria weekly at the two beaches as is done in most public beaches. Should any of these test results approach the level of caution, the Board of Directors can request that caution signs be posted at the affected beaches for your safety. Of course, common sense tells us not to swim in any waters that contain unusual amounts of algae. Please enjoy our beautiful lake and have a safe summer.
Note: Archived data for current and past years available on RRA website under LMC Tab.
Beach 1 Pavilions Get a Facelift
The pavilions and the covered bridge at Beach 1 are currently in the process of receiving new roofs. The old shingles are being replaced with metal roofing which should hold up for years to come! So far, the rental pavilion and the covered bridge have been completed. This week, work will continue on the rest of the pavilions in the Beach 1 area.
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