OLCA Conference
This Wednesday and Thursday, the RRA will host the Fall meeting of the Ohio Lake Communities Association. As a result, the office will be closed.
Our apologies for any inconvenience.
Note: Road Paving
Just a heads-up to residents in the North part of the lake. Paving work on Rosewood, Trellis, Dam Vue, and the entrance to Plum Creek Dr is slated to begin approximately at the end of September.
Water Main Break – Kingsville Way
Update: The repairs have been made.
A water main has broke in the area of Kingsville Way. As a result, the main valves will be shut off while repairs are made. Please spread the word.
The Village is working on repairing this problem. Thank you for your patience.
Bacteria Levels High at Beach 1 and Beach 2
By the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors received information showing that the e-coli bacteria levels exceed the Ohio states guidelines that requires notification. The water sampling, that was done at Beach 1 and Beach 2, on August 16, 2016 indicate that the e-coli level exceeds the guideline for the water at each Beach.
Notices have been posted at each Beach. Here is the notice:
No data has been generated for the balance of the Lake. Beach samples were taken in anticipation of the Labor Day Holiday Weekend, However, those results will now not be available to the Association until after Labor Day.
There are a number of websites concerning e-coli and swimming. There is information online that includes articles like the following:
http://www.healthtalk.umn.edu/2014/08/11/meaning-of-e-coli-in-lakes/
http://wdtn.com/2014/07/16/e-coli-levels-dangerously-high-at-popular-ohio-lake/
http://www.10tv.com/article/swimmers-warned-ecoli-contamination-area-lakes
Testing, like we have done, may not determine if the e-coli is dangerous. There is e-coli that is not dangerous. Online recommendations about dealing with e-coli range from avoiding the water entirely to rinsing off if in contact with the water.
General recommendations from these articles are:
- Not to ingest the water. Be especially aware of children.
- To wash off before handling or ingesting food.
Enjoy the holiday weekend. Just be aware.
Change in the Board
Due to health reasons, Ed Baitt has resigned from the Board of Directors. His resignation was accepted at the Board meeting this week.
Jack McMillin was appointed to the Board of Directors to fill Ed’s seat.
We wish to thank Ed for his many years of service on the Board and in the Community. Please keep him in your thoughts.
Road Closure Info
From ODOT:
US Route 6 in Rome Township
(Monday, September 12 – Thursday, September 22)
Beginning Monday, September 12, US 6 one mile east of SR 45 will be closed through Thursday, September 22 for a culvert replacement. The detour will be SR 45 to US 322 to SR 46.
State Route 45 in Austinburg Township
(Tuesday, September 6 – until further notice)
Beginning Tuesday, September 6, SR 45 between Mill Creek Rd. and Eagleville-Jefferson Rd. will be closed through late October for a bridge deck replacement. The detour will be US 6 to SR 534 to SR 307.
State Route 46 in Lenox Township
(Monday, September 12 – until further notice)
Beginning Monday, September 12, SR 46 between Sirrine Rd. and Tompkins Rd. will be closed through early October for a culvert replacement. The detour will be US 6 to SR 11 to SR 307.
USEPA Methane Emissions Testing Information
Background: The US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) is conducting an investigation of methane dynamics in reservoirs. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that is produced by microorganisms in reservoir sediments. The USEPA is supporting research to estimate the magnitude of methane emissions from reservoirs in the United States.
Lake Roaming Rock Work Plan: The USEPA will measure methane emissions from 32 reservoirs in Ohio, including Lake Roaming Rock, during the summer of 2016. Methane emissions will be measured from 15 locations in each lake using a device which captures methane rich bubbles as they rise through the water column toward the atmosphere (Fig 1). One device will be suspended from an orange buoy (11 x 15 inch) at each site. Buoys will be deployed on Sept 4th and will be removed within 24 hours.
In addition to methane emissions, many other indicators of lake water quality will be measured. These are listed in the table below (Table 1). The USEPA has stated that they would be happy to share the results of these measurements with the Lake Roaming Rock Board in the form of a written report.
If you see these buoys in the lake, please do not disturb them.
Figure 1: Methane bubble collectors. One collector will be deployed below each buoy.
Table 1: Additional water quality measurements
water temperature
specific conductivity
dissolved oxygen
pH
redox potential
turbidity
chlorophyll
total nitrogen
total phosphorus
dissolved organic carbon (DOC)
total organic carbon (TOC)
dissolved greenhouse gases
With Sympathy: Jean Dolan
Mrs. Dolan was a resident of Roaming Shores whose family many of our long-time members may remember. Our thoughts go out to their family and friends.
From the Star Beacon:
Jean M. Dolan, age 85, former Rock Creek, Fairport Harbor and Chardon resident, died Thursday afternoon in Bluffton, S.C., at her son’s residence.
She was born July 12, 1931, in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Earl L. and Martha C. (Dowling) Worthington. Jean graduated from Ursuline Sacred Heart High School in East Cleveland. She was married to William E. Dolan on Sept. 1, 1951, at St. Louis Catholic Church in Cleveland Heights.
Mr. and Mrs. Dolan moved to the Roaming Shores area in 1970, coming from Cleveland. They owned and operated the Convenience Store in Jefferson, retiring in 1986.
Mrs. Dolan was a member of the Church of the Resurrection in Ft. Myers, Fla. She did volunteer work for the Interfaith Caregivers Program of the Alzheimer’s Association and enjoyed playing bingo while a member at Sacred Heart Church.
She is survived by four sons, William E. (Marie) Dolan Jr. of Willoughby, Robert L. (Kim) Dolan of Bluffton, S.C., Daniel J. (Sue) Dolan of Ashtabula and Terrance F. (Sandy Febel) Dolan of Jefferson; 10 grandchildren, William III, Cori and Andy Dolan, Danielle DiDonato, Mary Dolan Johnson, Abby and Alexa Dolan, Jason Schafer, Justin Cartor and Ashley Evans; 14 great-grandchildren; and a brother, John L. Worthington of Euclid.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill in 2013; a grandson, Gregory Daniel Dolan; and two sisters, Anne M. Molnar and Margaret M. Davey.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m., Saturday (9/3/16), at Sacred Heart Church, 3049 N. Main St., Rock Creek, with the Rev. Fr. John Madden presiding. Burial will be in Morgan Union Cemetery.
Calling Hours will be held Friday (9/2/16) from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Jefferson Home of FLEMING & BILLMAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND CREMATORY, 49 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions may be directed to the Beaumont School, 3301 N. Park Blvd., Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118, or Tidewater Hospice, 10 Buckingham Plantation Dr., Suite A, Bluffton, S.C. 29910.
The Fleming & Billman Funeral Homes and staff are honored to serve the Jean Dolan family. Visit fleming-billman.com to express condolences, light a candle, send flowers or view obituary.
Ashtabula County: A Field Guide to Where Great Things Happen
The Ashtabula County Board of Commissions has published an interactive version of its “Field Guide to Where Great Things Happen”.
The Guide includes stories and highlights of landmarks, legends, traditions and visions throughout the County. Roaming Shores is also featured in the Field Guide.
The RRA to host the Fall 2016 OLCA Conference
The RomeRock Association is a member of the Ohio Lake Communities Association (OLCA). The OLCA is made up of 22 other lake associations. The OLCA was formed to improve communications between Ohio Lake Communities and to provide a forum to exchange ideas on common interests and keeping informed on developments affecting Lake Communities. Spring & Fall semiannual meetings are held at the various lakes for social and educational exchanges of ideas.
The Fall 2016 OLCA Conference will be hosted by the RomeRock Association on September 14th and 15th in the Clubhouse. Tentative subjects to be discussed at this meeting include an overview of the RRA and RSV, HOA Governance Issues, Lake Water Testing, Dredging, Recruiting and Keeping Volunteers, Voting Options, and a Board Member Roundtable.
If you are interested in attending the conference, please contact the RRA office at (440) 563-3170 or via email IT@roamingshores.org no later than September 7th. Registration fees differ based on days of attendance and for spouses.
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