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Luau on the Lake – July 2nd

Published April 30, 2016 | By admin

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On Saturday, July 2nd (Fireworks night) during the 50th Anniversary Celebration this summer, there will be a Luau held at Beach 1. The Luau will feature Live Entertainment and a Hawaiian Buffet from Coconuts Tiki Bar & Grill.

Tickets are required for the dinner buffet portion of the Luau. Tickets are only $20 each and are available at the RRA Office or from 50th Anniversary Committee members. Please contact Barb at (440) 645-7365 or Jen at (440) 563-3170 for details.

The menu includes: Tropical Fruit, Island Punch, Egg Rolls (chicken and veggie) & Spring Rolls, Spring mix salad with sesame ginger vinaigrette and a Hawaiian sweet roll, Kalua Pua’a (roasted pork) with cabbage, Huli-Huli Chicken (grilled Hawaiian marinated sesame ginger), Island Rice, Grilled Veggies, and Potato/Macaroni Salad. Come hungry!

Dinner service will begin at 5pm in the Clubhouse. Get your tickets today! Only 200 will be sold and they will go quickly.

The Live Entertainment portion of the Luau will begin at 7pm at Beach 1. This is a free event and will be open to all Members in good standing, their family and friends. There will be Hula and Fire Dancers on the beach. Fun for all!

The Luau will wrap up in time for you to grab your seats for the Annual Roaming Shores Fireworks Show. Save the date!

Thank you to our Sponsors for their Generous Support!

Corporate Sponsor

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Gold Sponsors

Title Professionals, Inc.
Crandall Connection
Crandall & Co. Builders, Inc.
Bob Gregory – Howard Hanna
Posh Plumbing
Edward Cup & Associates, CPAs
The Ohio Valley Group, Inc. – Landscape & Tree Service Professionals Since 1989
Signstations
Mega-Byte Computer Services
Perma-Gro Landscape Co., Inc.

Silver Sponsor

True Care Landscaping Inc.

Bronze Sponsors

Winer Legal Services, LLC
C & L Lawn Service, Inc.
Cantini’s Village Market
Auburn Fence Corp.
Ziegler Heating Co.
Cicogna Electric and Sign Co.
Wollam-Grand Valley Insurance
Pasta Oven

2016 Boater Safety Course

Published April 22, 2016 | By admin

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On Saturday, April 16th, the RRA’s Lake Safety Committee hosted a Safe Boating course. 24 people attended the course.

Thank you to the Coast Guard Auxiliary, ODNR, and the Lake Safety Committee for hosting the event!

Also, thanks go to Chicago Sub Shop out of Orwell for the delicious lunch!

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50th Anniversary Boat / Jetski Parade

Published April 20, 2016 | By admin
25th Anniversary Boat Parade

From the 25th Anniversary Boat Parade

In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Roaming Shores, we will be hosting a Boat and Jetski Parade. The theme of the parade is 1950s Songs. Pick a song, decorate your boat, and dress the part. Make sure your costumes and decorations are appropriate to the song. Bring your own music.

The parade will take place on Sunday, July 3rd at 1pm and will be viewable from Beach 1.

Trophies will be awarded for 1st place boat/pontoon and 1st place jetski. There will be prizes for 2nd and 3rd place.


For more information and to sign up for the boat parade, please click here.

From the 25th Anniversary Boat Parade

From the 25th Anniversary Boat Parade

President’s Comments April 2016 Board Meeting

Published April 19, 2016 | By admin

By Tom Sopko

The Board taking positions on Issues.  The Board does not always take position on an issue.  However, individual Board Members may take a personal position on an issue just as any other Member can do.  A position by an individual Board Member does not constitute a Board Position.

Members running for the Board.  Three seats open; there are four candidates.  There will be a ballot; dues/assessment paying members who have filled out a Membership application should have received a ballot.  Had there been 3 candidates for 3 seats the Board would have done away with the Ballot.  Here are the four candidates:

  1. Ed Baitt
  2. John Lindemann
  3. John Martin
  4. Jack McMillin

The Board has provided priority direction to Dan Mullins, the Association Manager.  Priorities:

  1. Preparation of the facilities and grounds for the Members. Memorial Day.  4th of July.  50th Anniversary.  Opening the pools and bathrooms.
  2. Dredging Operations

The Joint Village-Association meeting will be April 14, 2016, 7:30 pm at the Village Hall.  The three agenda items proposed by the Association are:

  1. Village Police Jurisdiction
  2. Road Maintenance Fees
  3. Residential Building Bond

The Board has published in the Newspaper, Email Blast and on the website, the reasons for selecting the location of the New Office.  We will ask the newspaper to publish one more time.

At the April Board Meeting, there will be the 3rd reading for three by-law changes, which in summary are:

  1. Rather than do three readings for each by-law amendment change, we will do one reading and two considerations. (Update- tabled)
  2. The Association will dispense with a Director ballot if there are the same or fewer candidates as there are seats open.
  3. Change the wording, husband and wife, to spouse to be consistent with the Supreme Court Ruling.

What to Doo about Pet Waste

Published April 15, 2016 | By admin

love-the-lakeBy David Ernes – Lake Management Committee

One of the actions we can do to protect our lake is pick up after our dogs. Some estimates have an average dog generating ¾ of a pound of waste per day, or 270 pounds per year. Studies also indicate that only 60% of pet owners pick up their pet’s waste. The EPA has indicated 2-3 days of waste from 100 dogs could generate enough pollution (nitrogen, phosphorous and bacteria such as E. Coli) to close a beach, and affect the watershed for 20 miles.

In researching this article, I found some interesting facts. Most pet owners know that if the waste is left on the lawn, it will not fertilize but will kill the grass. It is also estimated that dog waste can take up to one year to completely breakdown. The natural ecosystem can only process and absorb the waste from two average dogs per square mile. If the ecosystem cannot absorb the waste fast enough, the bacteria and nutrients will be carried by rain into the watershed, and ultimately any body of water nearby (like our lake).

What can you do? The most common option is to pick it up with a plastic bag (like a grocery bag) and throw into the trash. There are biodegradable bags available, but I found pros and cons to this approach. A “green” option is composting. Here again, use proper methods because the compost bin must generate enough heat to destroy the bacteria present in the waste. It is recommended the composted pet waste not be applied to plants that will be eaten or be brought in to the home for decoration.

So if we “doo” the right thing, we can help reduce another controllable source of pollution to our lake. But don’t forget, a barking dog is a good deterrent for the Canadian geese that are also part of the problem.

BE LAKE RESPONSIBLE

With Sympathy: Bob Woodworth

Published April 12, 2016 | By admin

Our thoughts are with the family of Roaming Shores resident Bob Woodworth who passed away over the weekend. Bob was an active participant in the Promotion Club’s Bike Group over the summer.

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.

Membership Cards Ready

Published April 1, 2016 | By admin

If you have paid your Dues and Assessments in full, your 2016 Membership Cards are now available at the RRA Office. You may stop by to pick up your cards or if you contact the office and we can hold them for you.

We will be mailing cards out the week of April 11th.

Please note that if we do not have a membership application for you on file or you are not a member in good standing, you are not able to receive Membership Cards.

Spring Cleaning (Lake-Responsible Style)

Published April 1, 2016 | By admin

love-the-lakeBy Dick Hurwitz – Lake Management Committee

Alright, so you’re looking out your window at the snow and cold and wondering when spring is going to come again to Roaming Shores. Then—just maybe—you start thinking about all the cleanup chores associated with spring and you think Maybe a little more snow and cold won’t be so bad. You soon remember, though, how good you feel when your house and deck and dock are clean, and how proud you are when you hit the water with a shiny boat; and you actually start looking forward to some of those cleanup chores. This year, however, you also start thinking about our Roaming Shores’ Love the Lake campaign and ask yourself how you can make your spring cleanup as “green” and lake-friendly as possible. The purpose of this article is to provide some answers to that question, to recommend some eco-friendly products, and to let you know where you can get more detailed product information. So get comfortable, take another quick look at the snow and cold, dream again of spring, and read on.

Powerwashing

There are a lot of cleaning products recommended for use with the powerwashers we use to clean our houses, decks, docks, watercraft, outdoor furniture, and probably other things as well. A number of them claim to be “eco-friendly” or “environmentally safe.” However, the labels also include directions for what to do if the products are ingested or get in your eyes; and they recommend you do not use them where the water they are mixed with may run off into a pond or lake. In this case, the safe thing to do is use the powerwasher without any additional cleaning products. Water alone, under the proper pressure and with the proper nozzle setting, should do a fine job.

General Cleaning

Look for products that are biodegradable, plant based, and free of phosphates, chlorine, and petroleum distillates to clean your outdoor things. (It is probably a good idea to use them inside too!) The following are a few recommendations:

  • Bon Ami Liquid Cleanser
  • Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Glass Cleaner
  • Method Floor + Surface Cleaner
  • Bill by Eco-Me All-Purpose Cleaner
  • BOULDER® Citrus All-Purpose Cleaner
  • Sun & Earth All Purpose
  • Green Works Natural All-Purpose Cleaner
  • Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner
  • Advantage 20X Cleaner – all natural multi-purpose cleaner

For more information on these products, refer to the Lake Management link on the Rome Rock Association website “Recommended Cleaning Products.”

Boat Cleaners

The following products are recommended for marine cleaning in a lake-responsible way:

  • EcoDiscoveries All-Purpose Boat Wash (removes dirt, salt, and stains from boats)
  • EcoDiscoveries Boat Seat Cleaner
  • M2 from EcoDiscoveries (for mold and mildew)
  • EcoDiscoveries Marine All-Purpose Boat Cleaner (designed to cut through grease, stains and other soils)
  • Spray Nine All Purpose Cleaner (for removing mildew or stains, preventing mildew, removing black streaks or marks from fiberglass and vinyl boat seats)
    Simple Green Marine All Purpose Boat Cleaner (multiple uses)
  • West Marine Pure Oceans Crystal Boat Soap (for cleaning all marine surfaces)
  • West Marine Pure Oceans Hull Cleaner
  • West Marine Pure Oceans Nanotec Fiberglass Cleaner Wax
  • West Marine Pure Oceans Aluminum Pontoon Cleaner
  • West Marine Pure Oceans Citrus Bilge Cleaner
  • West Marine Pure Oceans Non Skid Deck Cleaner

Additional information on most of these products can also be found on the Association website.

Now it is up to you. Make the decision to follow the recommendations in this article when you are planning and doing your spring cleaning.

Decide to BE LAKE RESPONSIBLE

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President’s Comments March 2016 Board Meeting

Published April 1, 2016 | By admin

By Tom Sopko
RRA Board President

  1. In general, the Board does not respond to non-dues paying member comments. There is insufficient time to respond to all Member inquiries, let alone those inquiries of non-dues paying Members.
  1. In response to the question about “does it exist in any of the rules that someone can be prohibited from buying property?”   We cannot prevent people from buying property.  We can make rules preventing certain convicted people from living in the Association.   However, we also need to be careful of instituting rules and by-laws that we cannot enforce.
  1. Board will respond to the Mayors request for a joint meeting. An agenda will be prepared tonight.  Update:  We have provided the Mayor three agenda items.  The meeting is scheduled for April 14.
  1. Just want to remind Members on the difficulty of collecting bad debts. David King, our attorney, highlighted this in his comments at the January 2016 meeting.
  1. The Board’s has provided priority direction to Dan Mullins, the Association Manager. Priorities:
    1. Preparation of the Association for the Members. Memorial Day.  4th of July.  50th Anniversary.
    2. Dredging
  1. Members running for the Board. Three seats open.  Four candidates.  There will be a ballot.  Had there been 3 candidates for 3 seats the Board would have done away with the Ballot.  Here are the four candidates:
    1. Ed Baitt
    2. John Lindemann
    3. John Martin
    4. Jack McMillin

 

Notice: Third Reading of Proposed Amendments to By-laws

Published March 31, 2016 | By admin

The RRA Board of Directors next meeting will be on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 7:30 pm in the Village Hall. At this meeting, the Board will have the third reading of the following proposed Bylaw changes:

  1. An amendment to Article XIV of the By-Laws. Article XIV sets forth the manner in which the By-Laws may be amended. Click on the link below to see Article XIV as it proposed to be amended to read. It is proposed that Article XIV of the By-Laws be amended to read as follows: Proposed Amendment to Article XIV
  2. It is proposed that the following Section 5 of Article I be added to the By-Laws. An amendment adding a new Section 5 to Article I of the By-Laws that would prohibit certain registered sex offenders from being Active Members of the Association and from residing in the Roaming Rock Shores Subdivision. Click on this link to see the proposed new Section 5 of Article I.
  3. An amendment to Section 1 of Article V that would allow the Board of Directors to dispense with the ballot process in uncontested elections of the Directors. Click on the link below to see Section 1 of Article V as it is proposed to be amended to read. It is proposed that Section 1 of Article V of the By-Laws be amended to read as follows: Proposed Amendment to Section 1 of Article V
  4. An amendment replacing the term “husband and wife” with the term “spouses” where appropriate, including specifically in Section 4 of Article I and in Sections 2, 5, 6 and 7 of Article II. Proposed Amendment

You can find a copy of the current By-Laws on this website under Association Info/Documents & Forms. If you have any trouble finding the proposed amendments or the current By-Laws, please contact the Association Office at 440-563-3170.

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