Island Extravaganza July 13th
The Polar Bear Club is excited to host our “Island Extravaganza”! July 13th (rain date 7/14), we are providing hot dogs, hamburgers, pop and water to every boater or jet ski that stops at the island on our beautiful Lake Roaming Rock. How many of us have went around the island and never stopped to enjoy? We wanted to take a day to celebrate the beautiful view! We are asking for a donation if able, and offer a 50/50 raffle! Music provided and time allotted is 12-3, or as supplies last.
2024 July 4th Weekend Recap
We hope you had a wonderful time celebrating Independence Day weekend with us here in Roaming Shores! Aside from some sprinkles Friday, we were blessed with perfect weather and nothing was rained out! Many thanks to our wonderful volunteers, safety services, sponsors, and participants! Without you, none of this would be possible.
Friday Concert
It all kicked off Friday evening with a Summer Concert with the Swamp Rattlers at the Kathy Crandall Entertainment Pavilion. Cove Creek BBQ was our food truck for the evening.
5K and 1-Mile
We had another record breaking year for the STARS Club’s Annual Roaming Shores 5k and 1-mile. This year, we had 224 registrations!! See the results and more pictures linked below!
Thank you to our 5K sponsors whose support helps our race grow every year!
Gold
HLM Property Management
Gazette Newspapers
Shoreside Plumbing
NEO Electrical Supply Co.
Title Professionals Group
Orwell Dairy Queen
Silver
Roaming Rock Marina
Rock Creek Pizza Shoppe
Rich’s Splish Splash Car Wash
Bronze
Ziegler Heating Co
Wollam Grand Valley Insurance
RSPD Cardboard Boats Races
The Roaming Shores Police Department hosted their Annual Cardboard Boat races on Saturday at noon.
In a delightful display of creativity and engineering prowess, five cardboard boats recently stole the show at our local race by not just floating, but by thriving against the unforgiving waves of Lake Roaming Rock. From the sleek and meticulously crafted “NAG” designed by engineering by the Vanest’s to the nostalgic DeLorean “OUTATIME” with its impressive details, each boat showcased their own unique strengths. Our colorful boat named “WILD STAR” navigated playfully along the coastline, while the robust “R.J. SYNNOW” built by Ryder Synnott faced great hardship due to the wind. Finally, the “GALAXY” made quite a statement with its sustainable design that ultimately lead Doug Day to victory as the field’s fastest boat. These boats not only survived the challenge but also exemplified how innovation and creativity can turn humble materials into triumphant vessels on the water.
Our 2024 contest winner were:
- Fastest Boat – THE GALAXY piloted by Doug Day
- Most Creative Boat – OUTATIME piloted by Cameron
- Most Spectacular Sinking – NAG piloted by Lilly and Ashley Vanest
- Other participating boats were:
- WILD STAR piloted by Madison Litt
- R.J. SYNNOW piloted by Ryder Synnott
We would like to thank all of our racers and give special mention to family and friends who helped construct or supported the boats that raced on Saturday. We would also like to thank our volunteer judges, photographers and our fire/EMS service personnel who provided safety overwatch during the race.
In addition to the above, we also need to thank NOPEC who awarded us a special community events grant that ultimately made this event and our Cardboard Boat Workshops possible. Last but not least, we would also like to thank Todd and Rick of the Ashtabula Aarons who provided us with all of the construction cardboard utilized at our workshops.
Again, thank you for your participation and we truly look forward to seeing you again next year.
Roaming Shores Police Department.
If you would like to see this and other community events continue, be sure to check out the Friends of Roaming Shores PD Reverse Raffle fundraiser being held on August 10th. Tickets are available at Village Hall, the RRA office and at the Marina.
Jason Scribben Memorial Volleyball Tournament
Also on Saturday, the Annual Jason Scribben Memorial Volleyball Tournament was held. We had some great competition while celebrating Jason’s Memory and promoting safe boating on our lake. 1st Place again this year were Don Palm, Mark Miller, Randy Ruebel!
DJ, Fireworks, and Light up the Lake
DJ Doctor D kept us entertained throughout the evening leading up the Fireworks. The fireworks display was again amazing!! Our fireworks are funded by the community and fundraisers by the STARS Club. Without your contributions, the show would not be possible. Thank you!! If you would like to help contribute towards next year’s show, you can Venmo the STARS Club @rsstarsclub.
Honoring the memory of Pat Sowry, whom we lost last year, we lit up the lake following the fireworks.
STARS 4th Annual Cornhole Tournament
This year, 13 teams participated in the STARS Club’s Annual Cornhole Tournament.
Winners:
First Place: Logan Marquis & Jack Hedden
Second Place: Steve Hughes & Scott Bull
Third Place: Phillip Carley and Scott Carley
Independence Day Weekend 2024
The biggest weekend of the year in Roaming Shores is Independence Day weekend (July 4th – 7th) Check out the following planned events!
Summer Concert – July 5th
On Friday, July 5th, join us for a Summer Concert at the Kathy Candall Entertainment Pavilion! We’ll welcome Swamp Rattlers. Food truck for the evening will be Cove Creek BBQ.
Concerts are free for RRA Members and their guests only. Concert days are RRA Special Use days which means there will be no parties greater than 25 guests at Beach 1. Membership cards will be checked upon entry. Concerts are tentatively scheduled for 6:00pm to 9:30pm with food service beginning at 5:00pm. Enjoy from Beach 1 or by boat.
The Beach 1 area will be NO WAKE beginning at 5:00pm on concert nights as boaters will be anchoring for the concert. Boaters, there will be an area to park your watercraft marked by buoys near Beach 1. Please park within the buoyed area.
Roaming Shores 5K – July 6th
Attention runners, walkers, and kids! The Annual Roaming Shores 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk will be held this year on Saturday, July 6th beginning at 8am at the Clubhouse!
We had another record-breaking year in 2023 with 167 participants! Our event continues to be one of the largest races in Ashtabula County! Come join us!
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.
The 5K is a flat loop around Roaming Shores Village; the 1 Mile is a flat loop around Roaming Rock Boulevard. The race will be professionally timed by Stasny Road Racing.
Take advantage of the Early Registration discount and be guaranteed a shirt or tank top (limited quantities available race day) by registering before June 24th! Registration for the 5K is $25 ($30 after July 1st) and the 1 Mile is $10. Shirts are FREE for 5K participants and $5 for the fun run participants.
5K Awards: Overall male and female winners receive trophies. 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place finishers in each age group (Male & Female) will receive medals.
1 Mile Awards: 1st place finishers in each age group (Male & Female) will receive medals. 2nd & 3rd place will receive ribbons.
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
Registration: You can register online at stasnyroadracing.com or runsignup.com/Race/OH/Rome/RoamingShores5K. Paper registration are available at the RRA office. Day of registration will be held in the Clubhouse from 7am to 7:50am.
Cardboard Boat Races – July 6th
Then at noon, The Roaming Shores Police Department will host their 6th Annual Cardboard Boat Race at Beach 1. “THE CHALLENGE”: to design and build a person-powered corrugated cardboard boat capable of racing a 200-yard course, in Lake Roaming Rock. Boats may be powered by canoe paddles, oars, kayak paddles, approved mechanical paddlewheels, sails and raw muscle power. For full rules and waiver, click here or contact the Roaming Shores Police Department at rspd@roamingshorespd.org.
(Psst, not sure where to begin when it comes to building a cardboard boat?? There will be 2 workshops held June 8th and 22nd from 12-2pm in the clubhouse area.)
Jason Scribben Memorial Volleyball Tournament – July 6th
Jason P. Scribben was a senior at Grand Valley High School and died in a boating accident on Lake Roaming Rock on July 4th, 1998. The volleyball court at beach #1 was dedicated to him. Since 1999, the family has held a 3 on 3 Volleyball Tournament in his honor.
This year the annual Jason P. Scribben Memorial 3 on 3 Volleyball Tournament will be on July 6th at the Roaming Shores Beach #1 Volleyball Court. The tournament will start at 1pm and registration will begin at 12:00pm.
Please come and join us as we celebrate Jason P. Scribben’s memories and support safe boating on our Lake.
DJ & Fireworks – July 6th
The highlight of summer, our own Roaming Shores Fireworks Display! This year’s show is scheduled for Saturday July 6th at 10pm, weather permitting. The rain date will be July 7th. The annual display is made possible by the generous donations of our Membership and the tireless efforts of the STARS Club! The show is best viewed by boat or from the Beach 1 area.
DJ Doctor D will playing music at the Kathy Crandall Entertainment Pavilion beginning at 7pm until 11pm.
As the fireworks display is fired from Beach 2, please note that the entire Beach 2 area will be closed on the day of the show.
Boaters: Please anchor your boats around the buoys (rather than down the lake) for safety and the best view of lower & sky driven displays. Try to be in place by 9:30pm/9:45pm.
**On Fireworks Night, the entire lake will be NO WAKE beginning at 8pm until dawn the following morning.**
2nd Annual Light up the Lake Night
STARS Cornhole Tournament – July 7th
The STARS Club will be hosting their Annual Cornhole Tournament on Sunday, July 7th. The tournament will be held on the field between the Roaming Shores Clubhouse Pool & Pavilion (13 Roaming Rock Blvd.) Rain or shine. Check-in and Registration starts at 12 Noon, Tournament starts at 1:00pm.
Registration is $20 per Person.
You may enter as an individual or a Team. Individual entries will be assigned a teammate via “Random” Drawing!
Registration is limited to the first 40 Participants.
Lake Treatment Scheduled 6/19
Update: Treatment went ahead as planned on 6/19. Please no boat traffic, water fountains, or lake swimming until Friday. Your cooperation helps the treatments be more effective. Thank you!
Lake Treatment Scheduled for
Wednesday, June 19th
This year, we implemented two new programs – enhanced monitoring of the lake using a handheld probe, and evaluation of ultrasonic buoys. The former measures key parameters including algal densities. The latter is a non-chemical means to limit algal growth and was implemented in key spots on the lake.
The probe data showed an increase in algal densities over the past few weeks. This culminated in a visible bloom observed at the southern end of the lake around Fisherman’s Cove. The weather forecast anticipates excessive temperatures, which is likely to accelerate the bloom formation. After discussions with our consultants, we are scheduling the first half of a whole lake algal treatment using VodaGuard C for Wednesday, June 19. This will include the southern half of the lake. Because of the on-going evaluation of the ultrasonic buoys, we will NOT be treating within the effective range of the buoys, which includes the area around Spanish Cove and Sugar Creek (near Beach 2). We will closely monitor these areas.
The following steps will be done during the first treatment. *Please note that should these plans change, we will let you know as soon as possible.
1) The lake level will be lowered to comply with the Ohio EPA requirements for this application. The valve is expected to be opened on or about Monday, June 17 sufficient to lower the lake level below the spillway. Please adjust your boat tie downs to accommodate the water level change.
2) Please turn off all fountains or other devices that agitate the lake water in the application area on Wednesday, June 19. They may be turned back on Friday, June 21.
3) The application will be applied during the day of Wednesday, June 19.
4) Please refrain from any activities on the lake, including boating, jet skis, etc, starting Wednesday, June 19 to allow the treatment to be effective and to spread in a predictable manner. Boat traffic may resume on the morning of Friday, June 21st. The boat ramp will be closed during this time period.
5) While the lake is deemed safe following the application, we are closing the beaches on Wednesday morning, June 19 as a precautionary measure. Swimming and other activities involving direct contact with the lake should be avoided during this time. While unlikely, if you observe any undisposed product (a powder with a bluish tint), avoid direct contact and let the office know where it is observed. Normal activities can resume on Friday.
6) Do not water your property with water from the lake during this period.
As always, since the northern half of the lake will not be treated at this time, please avoid direct contact with any active algal blooms.
Pontoon Owner Sought
Update: Owner has been located.
We suspect this pontoon (gray Godfrey Sweetwater with a black cover) struck one of our new ultrasonic buoys on 6/4/24. If you are the owner or know who the owner of this watercraft is, please contact the Association immediately 440-563-3170.
Lake Management Plan Update
By D.Ernes – Lake Management Committee
As we move into the recreational season, we have begun to implement several of the programs for this year. If all goes well, the ultrasonic buoys should be in place at five locations on the lake. These buoys are being evaluated as a non-chemical means of controlling the algae blooms. It will take some time for them to begin to control the algae, but we have high hopes that they will be effective. As has been discussed, please avoid them as you move about the lake. The success of this approach hinges on each boater avoiding these devices.
The second program which has started is the use of the water quality probe. With this hand-held device, we can monitor parameters to help assess the health of the lake. With the ability of measuring algal densities, we hope to be better able to assess treatment timing and location, as well as monitor effectiveness of the ultrasonic buoys.
One thing to note with these programs is that they are all being driven by RRA members. The buoys will be deployed and maintained by our maintenance department. The water quality probe data collection is being done by volunteer members of the Lake Management Committee who spend several hours on the lake gathering data. We have also had LMC volunteers managing the goose deterrent program by addling eggs in their nests.
As was discussed at the Annual Meeting, each of us can help to keep our main asset in good conditions. Complying with the boating rules especially with No Wake areas will help reduce nutrients from being introduced from boat wakes. Proper lawn maintenance can do the same for controlling nutrient runoff. Other practices have been mentioned. Everyone working together can go a long way to …
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Roaming Shores Kids Pickleball Clinic
The RSPB Club is excited to offer a 4-day Pickleball Clinic to kids ages 10-15. At the clinic, you’ll learn the skills, terminology, safety issues, rules, and scoring. You’ll get plenty of instruction, drills, and of course, games!
Participants must have a valid 2024 Rome Rock Association “Pool Pass”.
The 4-day Clinic is limited to 16 players (4 to a court) with 1 instructor at every court.
Dates: Monday-Thursday, June 10-13, with Friday as a Rain Day.
Time: 1-3:00 pm
Place: RS PB Courts
Limit: 16 participants, ages 10-15.
Cost: $25.00. Cash or check (payable to Kathryn Christoph)
Deadline: Postmarked by June 3. You will be notified via email regarding your enrollment status.
Bring with you every day: Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, water., Rome Rock Association “Pool Pass”. Wear tennis shoes and activewear.
If you have a PB Racket, please bring it. If not, there are ones available to use each day.
For questions, contact Kathryn at Kathryn.christoph@Gmail.com
Memorial Day Weekend Info
Saturday is the big day and we have been very busy at the RRA getting ready! The pools will be open 7 days a week from 10am to 8pm (closing at 9pm beginning in July), the concession stand will be open weekends 12pm – 6pm. The concession stand will be serving a variety of refreshments, snacks, and ice cream.
Please be courteous to our Gate Guards and Lake Patrol (as well as all of our staff). They are here to protect your investment and to keep everyone safe. Looking forward to another great season!
The RRA Office is on its summer hours: Monday through Friday, 9am – 5pm and Saturday, 9am – 1pm. The office will be closed Memorial Day so please plan ahead.
Membership Cards
Remember to always bring your Membership Card with you for entry into our facilities! We will be releasing the new Digital Membership Card system after the holiday weekend. Until then, you will need your physical cards.
Info for Wake and Ski Boaters
Blessing of the Fleet
2024 Summer Concerts
Summer is here and so is the return of our Summer Concert Series at the Kathy Crandall Entertainment Pavilion. Check out this year’s lineup below!
Concerts are free for RRA Members and their guests only. Concert days are RRA Special Use days which means there will be no parties greater than 25 guests at Beach 1. Membership cards will be checked upon entry. Concerts are tentatively scheduled for 6:00pm to 9:30pm with food service beginning at 5:00pm. Enjoy from Beach 1 or by boat.
The Beach 1 area will be NO WAKE beginning at 5:00pm on concert nights as boaters will be anchoring for the concert. Boaters, there will be an area to park your watercraft marked by buoys near Beach 1. Please park within the buoyed area.
Fishing Club News June 2024
The fishing club has several exciting events scheduled for the month of June.
Kid’s Fishing Seminar
The Kid’s Fishing Seminar will be held on Saturday, June 8th (10:00 AM to 12:00 noon). At this event, we invite parents and grandparents to bring their kids to learn the basics of fishing. We give each child a new rod, reel, and packet of fishing gear and teach them the basics of rigging and how to cast. We provide a lunch for everyone and send them home with their new gear to practice.
Kid’s Fishing Day
The Kid’s Fishing Day will be held on Saturday June 22nd (10:00 AM to 12:00 noon). At this event, the kids meet us at the club house cove area. We provide worms for bait and the shoreline will be crowded with many young children enjoying the sport of fishing. It is great to see the children and their families enjoying fishing. We again provide a lunch for everyone. Each child then selects a gift from a large selection of prizes to take home. We hope to see many of you at these events in 2024.
We would like to thank the 51 members and their families who have joined our club in 2023. Membership fees are only $25 a year per family, yet many of our members contribute additional money to help support the two kid’s events that we sponsor every year.
At our May meeting, the club officers for 2024 were elected.
President – Mike Chevalier
Vice President – Joe Morgan
Secretary – Al Rubosky
Treasurer – Tim Kalish
See you on the water!
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