With Sympathy: Bob Woodworth
Robert F. Woodworth, age 74, died on Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Altoona, Pa.
He was born on Oct. 2, 1941, in Ashtabula, Ohio, the son of Frank Henry and Bertha (Berzensky) Woodworth. Bob was married to Carol (Owens) Woodworth on Nov. 22, 1976.
He was a machinist who retired from Kennametal Inc., Orwell, after 46 years of service. Bob was a Vietnam Veteran serving from 1964-1966.
Memberships include: Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, VFW, Ashtabula Co. Radio Club, Ashtabula Co. EOC, and Greenway Rails to Trails. He enjoyed Hamm Radio, Biking, and spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife; children, Zoann (Mike) Simpson, John (Debby), Tammy, Tom (Michele) and Frank Woodworth; sister, Roberta (Hugh) VanWinkle; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass, officiated by The Rev. John Madden, will be held 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 15th, at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, 3049 State Rt. 45, Rock Creek, Ohio. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, Rock Creek, Ohio, with U.S. Army Military Honors.
Visitation will be on Thursday, April 14th, 6 to 8 p.m. at the PAINE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 140 E. Main St., Orwell, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church.
Condolences at painefuneralhome.com and starbeacon.com.
2016 Polar Bear Plunge!
Over 130 plungers raised over $11,000 for charity in this year’s Annual Polar Bear Plunge! Amazing! Thank you to everyone who participated and came out to watch. Special thanks to Gayle Zirkle, Chris Plickert, Lee Posiadala, Shawn Morris and the rest of the Polar Bear Club members and volunteers! The plunge was dedicated to the memory and honor of Emily Plickert, a student at Grand Valley High School and resident of Roaming Shores, who tragically passed away in a car accident last year.
Click here to see pictures from the event. There are also tons more pictures on Joey the Polarbear’s Facebook page!
Also be sure to read the article published by the Star Beacon.
Mini Fun Triathlon to be held during 50th Anniversary
One of the many events slated for the 50th Anniversary is a Mini Fun Triathlon, Givin’ it a Tri in the Shores! The Race will be held on Sunday, July 3rd. Registration begins at 7am, Race Time is 8am. Registration info below.
This is a family friendly event for RRA Members, their family and friends. The race can be completed as an individual or as a Relay Team of 2 to 3.
Events: The Mini Tri will begin at Beach 1 with a 160 yard swim. From there, a 5.75 mile bike ride through Roaming Shores streets and the Greenway Trail. The final leg will be a 2 mile run. All measurements are approximate. It will all begin and end at the Clubhouse. Mini Tri Race Route.
Medals will be awarded for 1st place Individual Male and Female participants and the 1st Place Team.
Registration: Mini Tri Registration Form Link.
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Proceeds from the race will be donated to our local Ambulance Service, Fire Department, and Police Station who will be volunteering at this event.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Tri County Veterinary Service & Clinic
April 16 2016 is the Date for the Safe Boating Class
By: Bruce C. Bower
Lake Safety Committee
The next Safe Boating Class sponsored and funded by the RRA will be held on 4/16/16 at 8:00am sharp in the clubhouse. The class will be available for residents of the Shores and their families and will be limited to 25 students. Application form found here.
You must fill out the application form along with a check for $10.00 per student. There will be no walk-ins or last minute sign-ups, and the cut-off date for receiving the form and check is 4/5/16 at the RRA Office.
As always, call me with your questions. 216.906.2301 Bower out.
With Sympathy: Justine Pekol
Many in Roaming Shores may remember Justine as not just a member, but for her many years working in the RRA Office. She will be dearly missed.
Justine M. Pekol, age 89, of Roaming Shores, died February 6, 2016, at Brookdale at Newell Creek of Mentor. She was born August 10, 1926, in Cleveland and lived in Euclid and Mentor. Justine worked over 30 years of service for TRW in Euclid. Justine was very active at Sacred Heart Church and was a member of the Alter-Rosary Society. She had a big and loving heart, and she was a caring daughter, sister, aunt and a friend to many.
Justine is survived by her loving sister, Mildred Princic; nieces and nephews, Patti Gerson, Mike (Rose) Princic, Lars (Juanita) Pekay and Pam (Richard) O’Brant; great niece, Gina (Mike) Fletcher; and great-nephew, Gary J. (Shana) Gerson; and other great nieces and nephews; and sister in law, Barbara Pekay.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary (Nachtigal) Pekol; brothers, Anthony Pekol and Stanley Pekay; and brother-in-law, Richard Princic.
Everyone is invited (to meet) for a mass of Christian Burial Thursday, February 11, at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 3049 ST.RT. 45 in Rock Creek, Ohio, where family will receive friends from 10:30 to 11:00 prior to the start of mass. Interment will be at All Souls Cemetery, Chardon, Ohio.
Contributions to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44110 or Sacred Heart Church would be appreciated.
Online at www.brickmanbros.com
Fireworks Information
FIREWORKS: SATURDAY, JULY 2, 2016
(Rain Date: Sunday, July 3rd)
50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
The Promotion Club will fund the fireworks show for 2016 in “thanks” for so many generous donations from our RRA members over the past few years. Therefore, we did not have a formal fundraiser this past Fall.
*** Any families who still wish to donate, thus enhancing the 2016 display, may do so when paying their dues, with a separate check to the Roaming Shores Promotion Club, which will then be given to us.
Many thanks to all who, through their donations, have continued to make the fireworks event possible each year in our community of Roaming Shores.
Our best wishes for good health & much happiness to all
in 2016.
Carol & Bob Delly
Fireworks Coordinators for the RS Promotion Club
Missing Dog
Have you seen this dog, his name is Laker. He went missing from the west side of the lake around Callender Ext. If anyone has seen him please call 440-563-1879
Clubhouse to Undergo Repairs
If you have been to the Clubhouse in recent years, you may have noticed the floor cracking on the west side. From January 18th to approximately March 9th, the Clubhouse will be closed to all activities while the floor is replaced. Please contact your Club leaders for an alternate meeting place.
When finished, the floor should have a sharp new look including a dance floor. The maintenance department have removed roots and installed drain tile to prevent future damage.
Polar Bear Plunge is March 12th
by Gayle Zirkle – Polar Bear Club President
This year’s Polar Bear Plunge event will begin at 1 pm on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at the Roaming Shores Clubhouse/Main Beach. The actual plunge will begin at 3pm.
The Polar Bear Plunge will include brave students from Jefferson, Grand Valley and Pymatuning Valley Schools, as well as wild and crazy local area residents. Last year’s event was a huge success as we raised $7542. We need your help to make this year’s event even more successful.
This year, the money we raise will be used to benefit the Jeff Meddock Memorial Scholarship, Jefferson Area Local Schools Academic Boosters, Grand Valley Schools student programs in memory of Emily Plickert, and the Roaming Shores Breakfast with Santa event.
Grand Valley Schools strives to improve student programs in the memory of Emily Plickert, a beloved cheerleader, classmate and friend to all.
Jeff Meddock was a resident of Roaming Shores and the beloved principal of Pymatuning Valley High School. He died unexpectedly and the money we raise helps to continue his pursuit to educate.
Both Jeff and Emily were very proud active members of The Polar Bear Club.
The Jefferson Academic Boosters strives to reward students for academic success. Also, a portion of the money we raise is also used to host the Roaming Shores Breakfast with Santa event.
If you are interested in taking the Plunge, a minimum of $55 must be raised. There is no age limit (minors will need parental consent). Each courageous person that takes that icy Plunge will get a t-shirt as a thank you for participating. Please contact us using one of the methods listed below to get required Plunge forms.
There will be a DJ and a 50/50 raffle! We’ll be serving hot dogs, chili, popcorn, chips and soda. Additional merchandise will be available for sale. You can purchase items before and/or after the plunge. First come, first serve.
For plunge participation forms and information, please visit or contact:
http://www.roamingshores.org/RRA1/clubs/polar-bear-club/
Facebook: Joey ThePolarBear
Joeythepolarbear@yahoo.com
Gayle Zirkle, President
440-228-7850
If you are a business that is interested in sponsoring our event, please contact club Treasurer Shawn Morris at 440-725-2770 for more information.
Keep Your Holidays From Going Up in Flames!
Ashtabula County Fire Chiefs’ Association Offers Fire Prevention Tips for a Safe and Festive Holiday Season
For most of us, the holiday season represents a time for family festivities and good cheer. What few of us consider is that the holiday season is a time when there is an increased risk of home fires. According to the Ashtabula County Fire Chiefs’ Association, many households engage in holiday activities that serve as some of the leading causes of U.S. home fires, including cooking. Christmas trees, candle usage and holiday decorations also significantly contribute to the seasonal causes of home fires. Add to that the hectic nature of the holidays, when people are trying to accomplish multiple tasks at one time, and the chance for home fires grows even more.
“As everyone gets busier during the holidays, we often become rushed, distracted or tired,” says Rome Fire Chief Ed Koziol, President of the Ashtabula County Fire Chiefs’ Association. “That’s when home fires are more likely to occur.”
Fortunately, with a little added awareness and some minor adjustments to holiday cooking and decorating, the season can remain festive and safe for everybody. “By taking some preventive steps and following simple rules of thumb, most home fires can be prevented,” says Chief Koziol.
With unattended cooking as the leading cause of U.S. home fires and home fire injuries, Chief Koziol says to stay in the kitchen while you’re frying, grilling, boiling, or broiling food. Most cooking fires involve the stovetop, so keep anything that can catch fire away from it, and turn off the stove when you leave the kitchen, even if it’s for a short period of time. If you’re simmering, baking or roasting food, check it regularly and use a timer to remind you that you’re cooking. The Ashtabula County Fire Chiefs’ Association also suggests creating a “kid-free zone” of at least three feet around the stove and areas where hot food and drinks are prepared or carried.
Candles are widely used in homes throughout the holidays, and December is the peak month for home candle fires. The nonprofit National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) statistics show that two of every five home decoration fires are started by candles. The Ashtabula County Fire Chiefs’ Association encourages residents to consider using flameless candles, which look and smell like real candles. However, if you do use traditional candles, keep them at least 12” away from anything that can burn, and remember to blow them out when you leave the room or go to bed. Use candle holders that are sturdy, won’t tip over and are placed on uncluttered surfaces. Avoid using candles in the bedroom where more than one-third of U.S. candle fires begin or other areas where people may fall asleep. Lastly, never leave a child or pet alone in a room with a burning candle.
According to NFPA, U.S. fire departments respond to an average of 210 home structure fires caused by Christmas trees per year. Three of every ten of them is caused by electrical problems, and one in four result from a heat source that’s too close to the tree. The Ashtabula County Fire Chiefs’ Association offers the following advice for picking, placing and lighting the tree:
- If you have an artificial tree, be sure it’s labeled, certified or identified by the manufacturer as fire-retardant.
- If you choose a fresh tree, make sure the green needles don’t fall off when touched; before placing it in the stand, cut 2” from the base of the trunk. Add water to the tree stand, and be sure to water it daily.
- Make sure the tree is not blocking an exit, and is at least three feet away from any heat source, like fireplaces, space heaters, radiators, candles and heat vents or lights.
- Use lights that have the label of a recognized testing laboratory, and make sure you know whether they are designed for indoor or outdoor use.
- Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords, or loose bulb connections. Read manufacturer’s instructions for number of light strands to connect.
- Never use lit candles to decorate the tree.
- Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving the home or going to bed.
- Check if your community offers a Tree Recycling Program.
- After Christmas, get rid of the tree. Dried-out trees are a fire hazard and should not be left in the home or garage, or placed outside the home.
- Bring outdoor electrical lights inside after the holidays to prevent hazards and make them last longer.
By following these fire prevention tips and measures, The Ashtabula County Fire Chiefs’ Association says you can greatly reduce the risk of fire in your home, and enjoy a safe holiday season. “The holidays can quickly turn from joyful to tragic when a fire occurs,” says Chief Koziol. “By taking simple precautions, people can avoid potential fire hazards, and make this time of year a healthy and happy one.”
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