Swim Lessons Status
Unfortunately, due to COVID, our 2020 swim lessons had to cancel. While we have been moving forward with holding lessons for this summer, our friends (and organizers for our lessons) at the Ashtabula YMCA are facing the same staffing issues that many are this year. This may jeopardize our ability to hold lessons if there are not enough instructors or lifeguards. The Y has not been able to keep its own pool staffed full-time.
Are you willing to help with lessons? Please email me.
Annual Community Garage Sale 2021
It’s time to start planning for the Annual Roaming Shores Garage Sale! This event will be held 2 days, Friday, June 18th and Saturday, June 19th (Father’s Day Weekend) from 9am-4pm.
If you are planning on participating in the Garage Sale, please fill out the form below. We will add your address to a list with a street map so that visitors will know where to find you. Signs will also be available at the RRA Office that may be posted to your mailbox or at the end of your street.
If you do not want people parking in front of your property, please post No Parking Signs.
Note: If you are having a garage sale, you are not required to sign-up.
I plan to have a Garage Sale during the Annual Roaming Shores Garage Sale…
The Printed list will be finalized 6/17/21!
The following addresses (so far) have informed us that they are participating in the Community Garage Sale:
(As of 6/17/21)
West Side:
50 Roaming Rock Blvd.
52 Roaming Rock Blvd.
55 Roaming Rock Blvd.
68 Rockaway Dr.
69 Rockaway Dr.
73 Rockaway Dr.
84 Rockaway Dr.
99 Rockaway Dr.
102 Rockaway Dr.
189 Ashtabula Pt. (Sat. only)
199 Ashtabula Pt. (Sat. only)
209 Ashtabula Pt.
247 Rome Terr.
272 Morgan Terr.
313 Morgan Terr.
382 Jefferson Pt. (Sat. only)
394 Jefferson Pt.
403 Conneaut Terr.
450 Marina Dr.
510 Peacock Ln.
517 Rome Rock Creek Rd.
557 Rome Rock Creek Rd.
600 Oriole Dr.
612 Oriole Dr.
680 Rome Rock Creek Rd
819 Western Star Ct.
822 Western Star Ct.
866 Longshadow Ln.
882 Longshadow Ln. (Sat. only)
886 Longshadow Ln.
895 Longshadow Ln.
903 Rome Rock Creek Rd
964 Sunset Circle
981 Longshadow Ln.
988 Evening Star Dr.
1010 Evening Star Dr. (Fri only)
1025 Lode Star Dr.
1096 Evening Star Dr.
East Side
1135 Lake Vue
1351 Lake Vue
1358 Lake Vue
1437 Lake Vue
1448 Lake Vue
1460 Lake Vue
1461 Lake Vue
1475 Belvista Ct.
1476 Belvista Ct.
1529 Lake Crest Dr.
1578 Sugar Creek Dr.
1584 Pierpont Dr.
1586 Pierpont Dr.
1591 Soncere Dr.
1660 Dorset Dr. (Fri. only)
1684 Lake Crest Dr.
1690 Lake Crest Dr.
1830 Callender (Sat. only)
1832 Morning Star
1833 Morning Star
1852 Morning Star
1856 Morning Star
1857 Morning Star
1858 Morning Star
1881 Beaver Circle (Sat. only)
1942 Morning Star
1954 Calabria Ln.
1959 Calabria Ln.
1972 Calabria Ln.
2026 South Park Ln.
2049 North Park Ln. (Sat only)
2056 North Plaza Dr.
2062 South Plaza Dr.
2100 North Park Ln.
2263 Morning Star
2282 Morning Point
2308 Morning Star (late Fri + Sat)
2311 Morning Star
2316 Morning Star
2392 Plum Creek Ln.
North Side (Roads off of Hayford Rd):
2508 Tupelo
2549 Browning Point
2574 Damvue
Goodwill Donations
Didn’t sell everything you had hoped to during the Garage Sales? Goodwill of Northeast Ohio and Northwest PA will have trucks available after the garage sale on Saturday, June 19th from 4pm to 6pm to accept the items you were not able to sell as a donation to their organization. These trailers and Goodwill staff will only be available Saturday evening during this time-frame. Please see “unacceptable items” linked below. Receipts will be available upon request. Anyone in the Shores is welcome to drop off items.
Trailer locations:
Clubhouse Parking Lot
RRA Office (Route 6)
Village Hall (Hayford Rd)
Many thanks to Member Lisa Breier for coordinating this!
Blessing of the Fleet – May 29th
Kayak/Paddleboard Safety
By: Ellen H Petersen
As the weather and water warm up, it’s time to get back in our kayaks and on our paddleboards into the lake and enjoy all it has to offer. When paddling on Lake Roaming Shores, it is easy to relax and take in all of the sights near the shoreline. Because it is so soothing, it is easy to sometimes forget that there are always potential dangers in/on any kind of watercraft. Here are some basic safety rules to follow to make your time paddling fun as well as free of danger.
Before leaving, tell someone where you are going and your expected time of return. Check your local weather forecast and be aware that conditions can change quickly. Also, check your equipment for wear and tear and do not exceed the weight capacity for your kayak or paddleboard. On a kayak, keep a small waterproof bag with a rope and a small first aid kit. Always wear a well fitted life jacket (it should fit snugly without being too tight) with a whistle. It should always be worn, not just carried with you. It is a good habit to apply a layer of sunscreen before leaving.
Paddle during daylight hours and check time of sunset and allow for plenty of time to return before dark. Paddle close to the shoreline and groups should travel behind one another. Situational awareness of all that is going on around you can prevent accidents from happening. Watch out for fast moving watercraft that create wakes. If lightning or severe weather occurs, go to the shoreline and get onto land until all danger has passed. Avoid dehydration and always keep a full water bottle with you. Dress properly: light loose clothing, hat/visor, open, lightweight water shoes. Remember to use quiet voices as sound carries easily over water. Never mix drugs or alcohol with water sports. When on a paddleboard, tether a leash to one ankle, it will keep your board from blowing away. Be sure that you know how to get back on your board from the water and practice that skill. The Roaming Shores Community Safety Preparedness will hold a kayak/paddleboard class this summer- look for announcements for when that will be held at the club house beach. Most importantly, enjoy your paddle; it is good for the body, mind and soul!
2021 Roaming Shores 5K and 1 Mile Walk/Run
Attention runners! The Annual Roaming Shores 5K will be held on Saturday, July 3rd beginning at 8am at the Clubhouse! This will be the same day as the Fireworks, and the Jason Scribben Memorial Volleyball Tournament, and the STARS Cornhole Tournament. Save the date!!
**New for 2021** We have added a fun 1 Mile Walk/Run around the Boulevard which will begin as soon as the last 5K runner leaves the start line. The 1 Mile Walk/Run is only $10!
2020’s race was unfortunately cancelled due to COVID, but thanks to the efforts of our race timer, Stasny Road Racing working with the Ashtabula Health Department, we have a plan that is approved countywide to help us have a fun and safe race.
Please understand that we are moving forward with a “live” race. This does not guarantee that the race will proceed as planned. If the health department deems the race unsafe due to increased spread of the Coronavirus, they may force us to transition to a virtual event. There will be no refunds if the race is canceled and transitioned to a virtual event.
Our 2019 race had a whopping 127 participants sign up! The Roaming Shores 5K’s proceeds benefit our local Safety Services and the STARS Club, which organizes several events in the Shores and the annual Fireworks Display.
Take advantage of the Early Registration discount and be guaranteed a shirt or tank top (limited quantities available race day) by registering before June 11th! Shirts are FREE for 5K participants and $5 for the fun run participants.
Note: There will be NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
You can register online at stasnyroadracing.com or runsignup.com/Race/OH/Rome/RoamingShores5K
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.
Overall 5K male and female winners receive trophies. 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place finishers in each age group (Male & Female) will receive medals. Age categories: 9 and younger, 10-14, 15–19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over.
For more Information: Call Jen Addair 440-563-3170 or IT@roamingshores.org
Can the Cruiser Cancelled
In light of the dramatic number of increasing cases of Covid-19 in Ashtabula County I have unfortunately decided to cancel our 2020 CAN THE CRUISER food drive event scheduled for this Saturday, November 14th.
Although the CAN THE CRUISER event is extremely beneficial for our local area I do not believe that at this time it is a good idea to have our officers in direct contact with several different persons during the collection hours.
It is ultimately the responsibility of the police department to protect and serve the community of Roaming Shores. The loss of just one of our officers; short or long term due to a Covid-19 quarantine, would substantially impact our ability to do both of the above.
If you still wish to contribute to Country Neighbors Christmas Basket Program you can take your donations directly to Country Neighbor, 39 South Maple Avenue in Orwell and drop them off in person. You can also mail your monetary donation to the above address.
Thank you for your understanding and we truly hope to see all of our community events back on track in 2021.
Will Roskos
Chief of Police
Roaming Shores Police Department
2500 Hayford Road
Roaming Shores, Ohio 44084
440 563-3135
chief@roamingshorespd.org
Weekend Accident on the Lake
We received a report of an injury on the lake over the weekend. The accident reportedly involved a person whose leg got caught in a rope. The injured person was transported to the hospital for their injuries. The status of their injury is not known by the RRA at this time. This incident appears to be the result of an unfortunate accident and not a rule violation. Please practice safety at all times. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victim for a speedy recovery. Thank you to our community members who were there to help and to our local safety services!
RRA Board Covid Update
Labor Day Fireworks Cancelled!
We had hoped that our cancelled Fourth of July fireworks display could take place during Labor Day weekend. Unfortunately, the situation regarding Covid has escalated during the summer. The State of Ohio Health Department mandates allow fireworks displays, but they do not allow mass gatherings of more than 10 people. Once again, the STARS Club, Association Board, the Fire Chief, the Police Chief and the Mayor all weighed in on the decision and it was the consensus that the risk is too great for our community at this time. We talked directly to the State of Ohio Coronavirus Health Experts as well as our Ashtabula County Health Department officials in hopes that we could find a way to make it work with no success. Therefore, the Labor Day 2020 fireworks are cancelled.
While it is disappointing, we hope everyone understands the safety of each and every person, living, working and playing in our community is priority one. Our past displays have drawn large crowds at both Beach One and along many of our roadways. There is no practical way we can control this type of mass gathering without putting many at risk.
Please enjoy the rest of summer. Stay safe, Stay healthy! At least we have a beautiful community to enjoy sun and nature. Thank you to all who contributed to the cost of this year’s fireworks. The money will be used towards a 2021 display! Let’s all keep our fingers crossed that our lives can soon return to some normalcy and that any pandemic issue will be only a memory. Thank you to the many residents who have found ways to share special moments on the lake this year. The July fourth private displays were awesome, and the music concerts have been much appreciated! We truly do have a wonderful community full of wonderful people!
Boating Safety Reminder
Boating Safety Course and Test in Roaming Shores
Please note change of venue to the Clubhouse
Date: July 18, 2020
Time: 8:30am until 5PM
Location: Clubhouse
No matter how much experience you have with boating, it is important to have the knowledge needed to keep your passengers, yourself and your boat safe. Get your state boating card and learn the skills you need to be safe while boating. Take the finest National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) recognized boating safety course available, followed by a boating test for boating certification*. By enrolling in the America’s Boating Course, you will learn navigation rules, equipment requirements, water sports safety and other valuable boater safety skills.
Cost for the class is $35.00. Please preregister with the RRA Office (440) 563-3170 or via Email. Pay at the door.
Who Must Carry the Card?
Vessel operators who are required to have the Ohio Boater Card must carry the card on board the vessel and have it available for inspection by an enforcement officer. Not carrying your Ohio Boater Card when it is required can result in a fine.
Ohio law requires all motorized boat and PWC operators born after January 1, 1982, who will be operating a vessel over 10 hp to pass a boater safety course and to carry a boater education card.
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