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2015 Polar Bear Plunge

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The 10th Annual Roaming Shores Polar Plunge is Saturday, March 14th! The event will begin at 1 pm 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 over $6700.

This year, the money we raise will be used to benefit the Jeff Meddock Memorial Scholarship, Jefferson Area Schools Falcon Academic Boosters, Grand Valley Schools, and the Roaming Shores Breakfast with Santa event. 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. The Falcon Academic Boosters strives to reward students for academic success. Grand Valley Schools plans to award academic achievement. Also, a portion of the money we raise is also used to host the Roaming Shores Breakfast with Santa event.

There will be a DJ and a 50/50 raffle! We’ll be serving hot dogs, chili, popcorn, chips and soda. You can purchase items before and/or after the plunge. First come, first serve.

Last year, the ice was 22 inches thick! Will we beat that this year?

Even if you are not participating in the Plunge, come out and show your support!

Change Your Smoke Alarm Batteries

State Fire Marshal Larry L. Flowers is reminding Ohioans to make a potentially lifesaving change when they move their clocks forward one hour on Sunday, March 8: Change the batteries in your smoke alarms!

The Rome Fire Department encourages all residents to make a habit of changing the batteries in their smoke detectors at least twice a year – at the beginning and end of daylight savings time.  If smoke alarms are more than 10 years old, you should replace the entire unit.

“We’re still finding that many homes in Ohio don’t have working smoke alarms,” said Marshal Flowers. “Many times, fatal fires could have been prevented with the help of the early warning a smoke alarm provides. It gives people time to escape.”

For the greatest protection, install a smoke detector on every level of your home and inside each sleeping area.  Also, develop an escape plan with two ways out and make sure every family member knows what to do and where to meet outside if the fire alarm sounds.  Take time to practice both a primary and secondary escape plan, so that if a real emergency occurred, you and your family know what to do.

Please follow these additional tips:

  • Test smoke alarms at least once each month to ensure that they are working properly.
  • Vacuum the dust from inside the detector at least once every year.
  • Never “borrow” a smoke detector’s battery for another use.
  • Change batteries twice a year or if a detector “chirps” to signal low battery power.
  • If you have a smoke alarm that was installed before March 8, 2005, completely replace the unit this weekend.

Early Bird Drawing #8

The winner of Early Bird Drawing #8 for 2015 and recipient of $150 is Vincent Mucci, Lot 87!

Congratulations!

Next week’s drawing will be for $100

Early Bird Drawing #7

The winner of Early Bird Drawing #7 for 2015 and recipient of $200 is David Zenker, Lot 823!

Congratulations!

Next week’s drawing will be for $150

Early Bird Drawing #5

The winner of Early Bird Drawing #5 for 2015 and recipient of $300 is Larry Witmer (Lot #1475)

Congratulations!

Next week’s drawing will be for $250.

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-harrisKate 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.

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

fradosMonroe 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

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