LAIICDD NEWS By Karen Van Kirk, Acting LAIICDD Community Director LA II CDD BOARD OF SUP ERVISORS CONTA CT INF O Jim Mecsics, Chairman Public Safety & District Operations/Programs Office Hours: Tuesdays 9:30 am to 12 pm 863.875.4554, mecsicsj@msn.com Bob Zelazny, Vice Chairman Golf Course, Pro Shop, Eagle’s Nest, Facilities and Field Operation, Transportation System Office Hours: Mondays 1 to 3 pm 863.325.8098, bzelazny@lakeashton2cdd.com Mary C. Clark, Assistant Secretary Public Works & Infrastructure, Including Roadways Office Hours: Wednesdays from 6 to 7 pm 252-503-7087, maryclark725@gmail.com Angela Littlewood, Assistant Secretary Special Projects, Landscaping Area incl. Pet Play Parks Office Hours: Mondays from 9 to 10 am 352.250.9707, alittlewoodlakeashton2cdd@gmail.com Roy Aull, Assistant Secretary Facilities/Amenity Management Office Hours: Friday 9 to 10:30 am 973-670-2709, raull@lakeashton2cdd.com Historically, the month of August ushers in the dog days of summer, and while some may believe this is an old wives’ tale or a saying passed down by our elders, its origination could be attributed to Ancient Greece and Roman times. Their belief that Sirius, the brightest star in the sky, rose and set with the sun helping define the seasons. Sirius is also known as the ‘dog’ star. No doubt someone coined the phrase dog days of summer along with visions of dogs panting and lying about to beat the heat. Perhaps the crux of this message is about what seems to be a never-ending summer and our canine friends, both of which LA residents are mindful of. There are three designated dog parks in Lake Ashton. The Pebble Beach and Winged Foot Dog Parks, and the Clubhouse Pet Play Park are areas where you can safely de-leash your dog, allow them the freedom to run and play, have a designated area to relieve themselves, and in general help protect their paws from possible injury due to walking on the hot pavement. It is equally important for the many dog owners who live in Lake Ashton to have an area where they can monitor their pets’ activities and minimize their own heat exposure when walking in the hot sun. Having these amenities is a win-win for all, including non-dog owners who prefer that your pet does not use their yard for an outdoor potty. Speaking of heat exhaustion, it would behoove us to not only know the symptoms, but also the remedies. Finding a shaded area to rest and cool down, plus hydrating with water is the recommended first step in countering heat exhaustion for both humans and pets. Ice water is not recommended for dogs, although a few ice cubes can be given to your dog for a sneaky way of getting in more water. They can take their time licking and crunching on them as though it was a treat. Note: Consult your physician or veterinarian if you or your dog are experiencing heat exhaustion. Even though we can’t control the hot weather, we can still enjoy getting out-of-doors. The ideal time to walk your dog is early morning when the pavement hasn’t had time to heat up. As for Lake Ashton’s human residents, there are plenty of indoor activities at both the HFC and Clubhouse to keep you busy during the ‘dog days’ of summer. We were hoping that the RFID program implementation would have begun in late July or the beginning of August; however, due to circumstances beyond our control, it appears the date has been pushed back to September 10. We appreciate your patience. You will of course be notified by email and other means of communication as to when individual residents will be asked to register and receive their RFID decal. Please note: Lake Ashton II CDD will have a candidates forum on Tuesday, October 1, from 1 to 3 pm. A special thank you to Lake Ashton’s residents for your patience during HFC’s closure of its indoor pool due to necessary renovations and repairs.
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