Early Bird Drawing #4
The winner of Early Bird Drawing #4 for 2015 and recipient of $350 is Don Schonauer (Lot #365)
Congratulations!
Next week’s drawing will be for $300.
With Sympathy: Kate Harris
Kate Harris and her late husband, Rupe Harris were former Association Members who were very involved in local activities in their time here at the Shores. Their daughter Janet and her husband John were also property owners.
Katherine “Kate” Harris, 93, of Warren, Ohio, passed away suddenly while vacationing in Las Vegas, Nev. Kate was born Feb. 2, 1922, in New Castle to Kate and James Buchanan. She delighted telling people her birthday was 2222. Katherine married the love of her life, Rupert “Rupe” Harris, in 1941, and moved to San Fransisco and New London, Conn., trying to be close to Rupe whenever he had shore duty during his World War II submarine service in the Pacific Theater. She worked at the Shenago Pottery and then was secretary to the director of nursing at Jameson Hospital. She was a resident of Princeton and Weigletown before moving to Warren. Katherine was an avid sports enthusiast and lifelong boater. She belonged to the Ashtabula (Ohio) Yacht Club and the Coast Guard Auxillary. She and Rupe rescued many a boaters in distress in their popular boat, “Katherine L.” For many years, they cruised the Great Lakes, Erie Canal and Canada in the “Katherine L.” providing their grandchildren with many adventures at sea. In later years, they moved to Roaming Shores, Ohio, and continued to enjoy Lake Roaming Rock in their pontoon boat. Katherine moved to Shepard of the Valley in Poland, Ohio, in 2011, and continued to vacation in Indiana, Las Vegas and Geneva on the Lake. Up to virtually the day she passed away, Kate was seeing Las Vegas shows, playing bingo, going to auctions and living life to the fullest. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rupert Harris; her son-in-law, James Henry; and her daughter-in-law, Peggy Harris. She is survived by her daughters, Judy Henry and Janet Shaffer of Solsberry, Ind. and Las Vegas; her son, Rupert Harris of Niles, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A private service for the family will be held July 4, 2015, at the Ashtabula Yacht Club. Arrangements were entrusted to the Affordable Crematorium and Burial, 2457 N. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas, Nev.
In the News…
by David Ernes – Lake Management Committee
Late last year, in response to the Toledo algal bloom that affected their drinking water, the Ohio House passed legislation known as HB 490. This bill included, among other sections, efforts intended to reduce the nutrients entering the watershed and ultimately Lake Erie by a reducing or eliminating the practice of manure application onto frozen or rain saturated ground. Unfortunately, the bill failed to pass the Senate. The failure was a result of the other provisions of the bill which were added that had nothing to do with Lake Erie water quality. Due to the rules of congress, this legislation was purged, and will have to be redrafted with the new state legislature in place this year (2015).
One of the important aspects of this legislation was that, although originally rejected by the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF), sections of it, including the manure provision, had gained support. This indicates a willingness on the part of the farmers to work with the state to solve this issue. This, in the author’s opinion, is a very good sign for compromise. However, one aspect of the bill that will be of concern for RRA members is that the original bill focused only on the Western Lake Erie Basin. It is therefore important to try to have the legislature consider the entire Lake Erie Basin within the state of Ohio. The Grand River into which Rock Creek flows, eventually ends up in Lake Erie. So it is in our benefit to make them aware of this. The LMC is beginning to look into this and, if possible, we will provide our RRA members some guidance in how to get our opinions heard as the new congress takes up this important subject. If we make our voices heard, we may be able to have an impact in the early stages of the new legislation. Stay tuned for a future article and spot it by our “Love the Lake” logo.
If you want to see more of what the OFBF had to say, you can check out their web site at www.ofbf.org.
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2015 Board of Directors Election
Election time for the Board of Directors is almost upon us. This year, there will be 2 open seats. If you are interested in running for the Board of Directors, you must present your written request, bearing the original signature, to the RRA Office no later than Tuesday, February 24th at 1pm. Qualifications for becoming and maintaining a Director are found in Article VIII, Section 2 of the By-Laws.
With Sympathy: Dr. Richard Waters
Dr. Richard L. Waters
April 3, 1933 – January 30, 2015
Services: February 9th, 2015 at 11:00 A. M.
Dr. Richard L. Waters, age 81, W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, died Friday afternoon, January 30th in the ICU Unit at the Ashtabula Co. Medical Center with his family at his side.
He was born April 3, 1933 in Jefferson, the son of Clifford L. & Gertrude M. (Winans) Waters and has been a lifetime Jefferson resident. An Eagle Scout, he graduated from Jefferson High School in 1951 and from Western Reserve Dental School in 1957. Dr. Waters practiced for 42 years, retiring in 1999. He also served as a dentist in the U. S. Air Force in Lincoln, NE.
Dr. Waters was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, the Covered Bridge Society, Lenox Historical Society, Jefferson Historical Society, the Jefferson Exchange & Jefferson Rotary Clubs and the Civil War Reenactment Group-29th Ohio Infantry. He also previously served on the Jefferson Area School Board. He loved his family and church and enjoyed traveling, camping, hunting, fishing, photography and history.
Survivors include his wife Norma J. (Lentner) Waters, whom he married June 5, 1980 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, seven children, Kathi (Dane) Roberts of San Carlos, CA, Dr. Elizabeth (Steve Meyer) Waters of New Zealand, David Waters of Honolulu, HI, Michael (Jodi) Waters, Mark “Skip” (Valerie) Weber, Jeffrey Weber and Dan (Theresa) Weber, all of Jefferson, 14 grandchildren, Nicole, Kaylin, Jacob, Isaac, Abbey Rose, Zachary, Mitchell, Tyler, Caitlyn, Ethan, Katrina, Cody, Brittany (Ben) & Courtney, two great-grandchildren, Hunter & Harper and a sister, Shirley Christensen of Long Beach, CA
His parents, his first wife, Julia and a brother, William all preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held Monday, February 9, 2015 at 11:00 A. M. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 89 E. Satin St., Jefferson, with the Rev. Fred Grimm officiating. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery.
Calling hours will be held Sunday, February 8, 2015 from 1-4 P. M. at the church. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Mary Wintz Scholarship Fund, 89 E. Satin St., Jefferson, OH 44047, envelopes will be available at the church.
The Jefferson Home of Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors and Crematory, 49 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, has been honored to serve the Richard Waters family. Guest book and obituary at fleming-billman.com.
With Sympathy: Monroe Frados
Monroe Frados would reminisce that when he and Renee purchased their lot in Roaming Shores there was no lake, only stakes marking where the shoreline would be. Over the years he was a Principal in our local government, making significant contributions to lake management efforts.
FRADOS MONROE FRADOS, dearly beloved husband of Renee (nee Chankin); devoted father of Laurie Frados White (George), Wendy Frados (Peter Greiner) and Andrew Frados (Joann); cherished grandfather of Justin and Kara White, Jesse and Jon Gunton, Lauren and Ryan Frados; dear brother of the following deceased: Natalie Frados and Joel Frados. Services will be held at BERKOWITZ-KUMIN-BOOKATZ MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1985 S. TAYLOR RD., CLEVELAND HTS., Wednesday, February 4 at 11:30 A.M. PRIVATE INTERMENT. Family will receive friends at the Frados residence, 252 Hickory Hill Rd., Chagrin Falls 44022, WEDNESDAY 6-9 P.M. AND THURSDAY 5-8 P.M. Contributions are suggested to the Great Lakes Caring Hospice www.greatlakescaring.com
Algal Blooms 101 – Part 1
by David Ernes – Lake Management Committee
This is the first in a series or articles to provide some background information surrounding Algal Blooms. This is not meant to be a comprehensive overview, but is intended to give the reader some basic information on this important lake management subject.
Algae are a very broad series of organisms, which use light for most of their food, like any other plant. One class, green algae, is a significant food source for the marine food chain and is very beneficial to any lake. Algal blooms, however, are more often associated with organisms known as “blue-green algae”. Surprisingly, they are not really algae, but instead are actually bacteria that also use light for their energy. One of the terms you may have seen is cyanobacteria, where the cyano refers to “cyan” or the color blue. Cyanobacteria can be the typical blue-green color, as well as reddish purple (called “red tide”), or even brown.
So, where did cyanobacteria come from? They are actually one of the oldest living organisms. They have been around for 3.5 billion years, and are often credited with changing the earth’s atmosphere to the oxygen mixture that supports life. In fact, in a recent article, some German scientists have suggested that cyanobacteria could be used for the same purpose on Mars! Cyanobacteria are found everywhere, even in the Antarctic.
So, if they have been around for so long, why are they such a problem today? Basically, people are the cause. In addition to light, the other main food source for cyanobacteria is nutrients in the water, primarily phosphorous and nitrogen. Man’s activities from certain farming practices, the reduction in natural filtration in forests by building structures and roads, and poor handling of sewage treatment effluents have dramatically increased the level of nutrients in bodies of water. So, with a greater food supply, they tend to multiply, forming blooms. This is one of the main reasons that the Lake Management Committee (LMC) has been encouraging best practices which can reduce the inflow of nutrients into our lake. Less food; fewer blooms.
If you have specific questions about this article, or suggestions for future articles, please contact a member of the LMC.
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Safe Boating Class 3/21/15
Boating Safety Committee
By: Bruce C. Bower
The next Safe Boating Class sponsored and funded by the RomeRock Association will be held March 21, 2015, at 8am sharp in the Clubhouse.
You must fill in the application form. There will be no walk-ins or last minute sign-ups.
The Association has graciously offered to pay for the lunch and soft drinks for the day. The $10 fee will cover the cost of materials to the Auxiliary Coast Guard and put some sense of ownership and commitment to signing up for the course. In the past four or five years, we have had 10 percent or more of the people who sign up, NOT show up!
The class openings will be available to residents of the Shores and their families. All application forms MUST be accompanied with a check of $10 per student.
As always, call me with your questions at (216) 906-2301. Bower Out.
Click here for Application
Early Bird Drawing #3
The winner of Early Bird Drawing #3 for 2015 and recipient of $400 is James Fell (Lot #2401)
Congratulations!
Next week’s drawing will be for $350.
With Sympathy: Youvanna Savel
Our thoughts are with Darren Savel and his family following the passing of his mother, Youvanna. Darren has been an employee of the RRA for over 20 years.
Youvanna M. Savel, 80, of Monroe Township, passed away Wednesday Morning, January 28, 2015 at the Ashtabula County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Kingsville, OH, following a brief illness. She was born October 9, 1934 in Kingsville, OH, and was the daughter of Michael and Emma (Walker) Lipenski.
Youvanna graduated from Kingsville High School in 1952, and had worked for the Illuminating Company in customer service, retiring in 1993.
She was a member of Kelloggsville United Methodist Church for over 50 years and also a member of the Ladies Aid and the Kelloggsville Heritage Committee. She enjoyed ice skating events, word seek puzzles, reading, country music, and rose gardening. Her greatest joy was being with her family and spoiling her feline companion, Lola.
Survivors include her two daughters Connie (Ronnie) Kister of Kingsville, and Rhonda (Mark) McIntyre of Conneaut; her son Darren (Lisa) Savel of Kingsville; six grandchildren Christopher (fiancé Miriah) and Zachary (Maggie) Kister, Emma and Ian McIntyre, and Brittany and Thea Moller; two great-grandchildren Maddy McDonald and Jack Elliot Kister; and many brother and sister in laws, nieces, nephews and more distant relatives.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Robert L. Savel in 2012, whom she married on July 11, 1959; three sisters Helen George, Lillian Bartlett and Nellie Root; and two brothers Adolph Lipenski, and Clarence Lipenski in infancy.
Funeral service will be 11:00 A.M., Saturday, January 31, 2015 at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, with family friend and retired Pastor Aletta Burkholder officiating. Burial will follow in Kelloggsville Cemetery, Monroe Township.
AT THE REQUEST OF YOUVANNA THERE WILL BE NO CALLING HOURS OBSERVED.
Contributions may be made to the Kelloggsville United Methodist Church or Hospice of the Western Reserve. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Please sign the guestbook at www.marcyfuneralhome.com.
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