The preregistration deadline for the Roaming Shores 5K has passed, but if you haven’t signed up yet, no worries! You can still sign up now and even on the day of the race if you decide last minute to run. There will be limited shirts available on race day. They will be available on a first come, first served basis on race day. So get there early! If you signed up for the race before June 3rd, your packet with your shirt will be ready at check-in.

The race will be held on July 6th (the day of the Fireworks). Day-of Registration and packet pickup will begin at 7am in the Clubhouse (13 Roaming Rock Blvd., Roaming Shores, OH, 44085). The race will begin at 8am.

You can register for the 5k online at StasnyRoadRacing.com or mail in a paper entry (copies available at the RRA Office).

The 5K is a great athletic event for both seasoned pros and beginners! The race will be professionally timed by Stasny Road Racing using ChronoTrack; real-time results and social media updates!
Overall male and female winners receive trophies. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each age group (Male & Female) will receive medals. Age categories: 14 & under, 15–19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over.

Proceeds from the race will benefit our local Safety Services who will be volunteering at the event and the STARS Club, which organizes several events in the Shores and the annual Fireworks Display!

The Roaming Shores 5K would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors! Many thanks!

Platinum Sponsors

www.gazettenews.com

440-990-9532

www.roamingrockmarina.com

Gold Sponsors

440-437-7446

www.titleprof.com

440-563-4313

440-915-7473

Orwell Flower Shop – 440-437-8955

Heart & Soul Fitness Studio- 330-442-2527

C&L Lawn Service, Inc. – 440-997-2019

John & MaryLou Watt

Silver Sponsors

Crandall Connection
Orwell DQ

The STARS Club’s first Winery Bus Tour of the year was held on June 15th. Despite the rain, the group had a great time visiting Stonegait Winery, Laurentia Viveyard, and Laurello Vineyards. We did not get the opportunity to visit Cask307 as it was not yet open and Silver Crest Cellars closed before we made it over. No big deal, we stopped at Laurello instead. We all had a wonderful time and hope you can join us next time! The next tour will be held October 5th.

The biggest day of the year in Roaming Shores will be Saturday, July 6th. Make sure you don’t miss out!

Roaming Shores 5K:

The day will kick off at 8am with the Roaming Shores 5K. The 5K is a family friendly athletic event.

Cardboard Boat Races:

Then at noon, the Roaming Shores Police Department will host their 2nd Annual Cardboard Boat Race at Beach 1. “THE CHALLENGE”: to design and build a person-powered corrugated cardboard boat capable of racing a 200-yard course, in Lake Roaming Rock. Boats may be powered by canoe paddles, oars, kayak paddles, approved mechanical paddlewheels, sails and raw muscle power. For full rules and waiver, click here or contact the Roaming Shores Police Department at rspd@roamingshorespd.org. Pre-registration for this event will begin 05-20-2019 and continue until 06-28-2019. Entries made after 06-28-2019 will have to be submitted on the morning of the race from 10:30 to 11:45 at the clubhouse.

Jason Scribben Memorial Volleyball Tournament:

Jason P. Scribben was a senior at Grand Valley High School and died in a boating accident on Lake Roaming Rock on July 4th, 1998. The volleyball court at beach #1 was dedicated to him. Since 1999, the family has held a 3 on 3 Volleyball Tournament in his honor. This year will be the 20th Anniversary of the tournament.

This year the annual Jason P. Scribben Memorial 3 on 3 Volleyball Tournament will be on July 6th at the Roaming Shores Beach #1 Volleyball Court. The tournament will start at 1pm and registration will begin at 12:00pm.

Steve Kryznowek is organizing this year’s event. If you have any questions, he can be reached at 563-3723.

So please come and join us as we celebrate Jason P. Scribben’s memories and support safe boating on our Lake.

Fireworks:

The Annual Fireworks Display will be Saturday July 6^th at 10pm, weather permitting. The rain date will be July 7th. The annual display is made possible by the generous donations of our Membership and the tireless efforts of the STARS Club. The show is best viewed by boat or from the Beach 1 area.

Boaters: Please anchor your boats around the buoys (rather than down the lake) for safety and the best view of lower & sky driven displays. Try to be in place by 9:30pm/9:45pm.

**On Fireworks Night, the entire lake will be NO WAKE beginning at 8pm until dawn the following morning.**

On Saturday, June 22nd,  the Club will host the Annual Kids Fishing Day at Beach 1 from 10am to Noon. The Kids Fishing Day is a fun tournament just for kids ages 0 to 14. If you’re interested in sponsoring this event, donations of $50 or more are being accepted. We will post your information on the Fishing Club’s outside bulletin board as a thank you for your support. Please contact any Fishing Club Officer for more information.

Club Officers

President: Dave Emick – 440-520-0203
Vice President: Dave Flaum – 440-563-9107
Treasurer Co-chairs:
Walt Samson – 440-563-3107
Dave Emick – 440-520-0203
Secretary: Mike Chevalier – 440-563-3457

A reminder from the Roaming Shores Community Preparedness Club
Submitted by Louise Lisac

Please refrain from flushing any type of wipes; even the ones that say flushable.  They have been contributing to problems in many communities and sewer systems have been negatively affected.  It isn’t the design of the sewer systems causing the problem; it’s the design of the wipes themselves.  They are not toilet paper and do not decompose in a reasonable period of time.  They have been linked to blockages in many cities.  Recently our own Shores has experienced an increase of wipes and they have created issues for our lift stations, our systems and our workers. 

You may want to do some research on this topic.  I know I did and I extracted the following from the website:  https://strictlymanology.com/are-dude-wipes-flushable/

I don’t mean to be sexist with this specific website.  It’s just that it had the most down to earth English version of why flushing wipes is a bad idea.  Check out the experiment they initiated to prove it.  Listed below is their conclusion.

“I’m not sure what the “Guidelines” are for flushable wipes, but based on my rudimentary experiment, I’d say that municipalities are onto something when they say their sewage systems are being clogged by these wipes.

One argument from flushable wipe companies is that people are flushing non-flushable wipes, which is the true contributor to clogs.

Again, I’m going to defer to my experiment and say that both flushable and non-flushable wipes can be a contributing factor to these sewage clogs.”

Please reconsider the next time you think of flushing a wipe and don’t.  You can dispose of them another way.  Save our sewer system, prevent inconvenience and needless repairs!  You may also save some problems with your own plumbing systems.  Thanks everyone for your consideration and your participation in the 2019 no flush wipe season!!!!

Plan to Attend the first ever… Roaming Shores Family Water Safety Event!!

Be at the Clubhouse Pavilion, Beach 1 and get some tips on how to enjoy fun on and in the water while understanding how and why to stay safe.  Our motto… Enjoy the Lake!! Stay Safe!

Our newest club, the Roaming Shores Community Preparedness Club, is sponsoring this event.  It is open to all ages.  We are never too old or too young to be reminded of how to respect both the joys, and the dangers of playing (recreating) on or near the water.

Come hear a presentation by the ODNR.  Our own Lake Safety Team will be there as well as our Pool Safety Advisor.  Some tips on how to keep your four legged family safe will also be provided!  Tell your friends and neighbors or better yet bring them along with you.  Learn, be prepared, meet some fellow boaters and water lovers!!! 

There will even be some entertainment for small children.  Yep… some snacks as well!!

No reservations are required and this event will take place rain or shine!!  Let’s hope it is the shine part, but just in case we will be under cover so the rain will not stop us!

Hope to see many of my fellow friends and neighbors at this event.  You have nothing to lose since there is no admission charge, but you have everything to gain if it helps you keep yourself and your family a bit safer while you enjoy our beautiful lake and pools this summer!!!

The fireworks fundraiser held at Paradise Bay on Friday May 10th, was a huge success. Many thanks go to Gabe & Julie for all of their hardwork & dedication in bringing the community together for a common cause… our 4th of July fireworks that are enjoyed by all in our lake community.

Thanks also go to the many volunteers who helped — Brian & Mindy Fier, Barb Buckley, Marge Morris, Jan & Mark Dougherty and of course, Gabe & Julie.

There were 8 baskets donated to be raffled off…

Paradise Bay – Wine & liquor tub – donated by Gabe & Julie – winner Hugh Wood.
First Commonwealth Bank basket – donated by Chris Miller – winner, Dean Fuller.
Trader Joe’s pasta dinner baske t- donated by Mary Johnston – winner, John Hanyok.
Wine cooler & wine – donated by Mike & Nadine Pope – winner, Hugh Wood.
Lottery Board – donated by Brian & Mindy Fier – winner, Dean Fuller.
Roaming Rock Marina – Wine tub & wine – donated by Jennie & Sandro – winner, Rick Gainar.
Cupcake Wine & Tray – donated by Susie & Don Simpson- winner, Carol Delly.
Sip & Sand basket – donated by Barb Buckley – winner, Angela Ludwig.

The 50/50 Raffle was won by Brian Fier’s sister Joyce (sorry, didn’t get your last name!)

Paradise Bay graciously presented the S.T.A.R.S Club with ALL monies taken in that night which amounted to $1805. The STARS Club Thanks You!

Gabe awarding the 50/50 winner. Prize was $135

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We’re just a couple short weeks away from the early registration deadline for the Roaming Shores 5K. The race won’t be until Saturday, July 6th, but all registrations received before June 3rd will be guaranteed a t-shirt or tanktop and can also take advantage of the early bird discount.

If you’re on the fence, you can register up to and on race day. There will be a limited quantity of shirts available.

The 5K will be a flat loop around Roaming Shores Village. The start and finish lines will be at the Roaming Shores Clubhouse parking lot. The race will be professionally timed by Stasny Road Racing.

Online Registration

Mail in Registration

Open to all RRA Member’s children and grandchildren. Students will learn fishing basics, how to tie on a hook, casting, and other great fishing fundamentals.

Students will also receive a free lunch and a free fishing pole. If you have any questions regarding the Kids Learn to Fish Day, contact Dave at 440-520-0203.