The winner of Early Bird Drawing #6 for 2019 and recipient of $250 is Carol Murphy (Lot #1558)! Congratulations! Next week’s drawing will be for $200. There’s still plenty of time to get in on the drawing!

Did you know? Roaming Rock Marina accepts used motor oil for free! There is no limit. If you have any questions, or would like to contact the Marina, their phone number is 440.563.5662.

Update: Thank you to everyone who contacted us! We now know who donated the piano.

The player piano has been a longtime fixture of the Clubhouse. The RRA is seeking any information our Membership may have on the player piano. We know it was donated many years ago, but are unsure by whom.

Please contact the office at 440-563-3170 or email us if you have any info. Thank you!

The winners of Early Bird Drawing #5 for 2019 and recipients of $300 are Bob and Karen Sobczak (Lot #198)! Congratulations!

Next week’s drawing will be for $250. We’re only halfway through our Early Bird Drawings!

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Bob Johnson. Bob was a prominent figure in Roaming Shores for many years and built many of the homes in our community. He served on the RRA’s Board of Directors as President and also served on the Building Committee.

Robert E. Johnson

September 12, 1922 – February 05, 2019

Robert Eugene “Bob” Johnson passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 after a brief hospitalization. Bob was born September 29, 1922 in Andover, Ohio to Wilbur and Laina (Burt) Johnson.

He was a resident of Perry, Ohio; Painesville, Ohio, and Roaming Shores, Ohio, and most recently a resident of Haven Homes Assisted Living in Stow, Ohio.

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The Rome Fire Department will be be holding a Boating Education Course on Monday, March 4th and Thursday, March 7th. Each course will be 8 hours long and will be from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. Both courses will be held at the Rome Fire Hall. The cost is Free!

The Rome Fire Department will be be holding a Boating Education Course on Monday, March 4th and Thursday, March 7th. Each course will be 8 hours long and will be from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. Both courses will be held at the Rome Fire Hall. The cost is Free!

Anyone born after 1/1/82 is required to successfully complete this course before operating any watercraft over 10HP.

Please RSVP to 440-536-6227 or romefire6300@gmail.com by February 25th

The winners of Early Bird Drawing #4 for 2019 and recipients of $350 are Bethany and Ed Hurtuk (Lot #1046)! Congratulations!

Next week’s drawing will be for $300. The sooner your Dues & Assessments are paid in full, the more drawings you will be eligible for!

Attention Ohio watercraft owners: Is your boat registration set to expire on March 1, 2019? If so, it’s time to renew!

You can renew Online, by Mail, or in Person.

Ashtabula County Boat Registration Agents:

Haines Marine 6431 State Route 85 E
Andover, OH 44003 (440) 293-5156

Ashtabula License Bureau 858 Lake Avenue
Ashtabula, OH 44004 (440) 964-7665

Geneva State Park Office 4499 Padanarum Road
Geneva, OH 44041 (440) 466-8400

Pymatuning State Park Office 6100 Pymatuning Lake Road
Andover, Ohio 44003 (440) 293-6030

2019 RRA Decals

2019 RRA Decals are now available for purchase at the RRA Office. When purchasing your decals, you must bring in your boat title and state registration (title proves ownership, registration contains your registration # and valid year). 2019 Dues and Assessments must be paid in full. There has been no change in the price for boat decals.

Remember, we do not register boats that are set to expire this year. Your 2018 RRA decals are valid through April 30, 2019.

Please take caution from this recent news story from Mosquito Lake, which is just one county south of us. The family was very lucky! Remember, no ice is safe!

BAZETTA TWP., Ohio –

A family of seven inside a tent fell through the ice while fishing on Mosquito Lake.

The call came in around 4 pm at the Mosquito Lake Marina in Bazetta Township.

Ohio Department of Natural Resources Spokesperson Matt Eiselstein said the ice broke, sending the family into the water.

“They’re stuck… they don’t have a lot of time,” a 911 caller said.

Bazetta Fire Chief Dennis Lewis said the victims include two 7-year-old twins, an 11-year-old, 12-year-old, 20-year-old and 34-year-old.

“We’ve got people who fell through the ice. We need assistance immediately… there’s kids; they fell right through,” another 911 caller said.

Bystanders were able to help get them out of the water, Eiselstein said. He said there were others out on the lake fishing.

“Guy’s going out with a rope right now. I gave him my rope. I can see two people that are in the water,” a caller said.

The victims were taken to the hospital to get checked out. 

Chief Dennis said they are all in stable condition. 

Eiselstein reminds everyone that no ice is safe ice and to use extreme caution when out on the water.

ODNR has different videos featured on their YouTube page about ice fishing safety. You can check them out here. 

http://www.wfmj.com/story/39822204/family-of-7-falls-through-ice-while-fishing-on-mosquito-lake?fbclid=IwAR2PtCyQ4bdOboTeR-ybE-8neFpRZyv35uK_vZHJWG5vPM7bWnaIux6RudU

Roaming Rock Marina and the RRA attended the Cleveland Boat Show at the IX Center.

We were happy to talk with prospective buyers, folks curious about our community, and we even ran into some residents who came to say hello!

Thank you to everyone who came out and to those who volunteered!