Wildlife Corner Photo & Article By Barbara Ann Comer for the website and provide your name, address and email (if you have one or let us know you do not have one) so we can reach out to you and update your user profile and provide assistance. The Black-bellied Whistling-Duck has become a common year-round resident of Lake Ashton. This wasn't always the case, fifteen years ago it was a real treat to see one here. They are brightly colored, noisy and hard to miss when present. This species is found in Texas and Mexico and is believed to have arrived naturally in Florida. Formerly considered "Tree Ducks," they perch in trees and, like the Wood Duck, nest in hollow trees or duck boxes. Males and females are identical in plumage. Their loud whistle can be heard when flying over; when doing so at night residents might believe they are hearing aliens. The joke goes they were once called tree ducks, but that was before they learned how to whistle. The red bill and legs, black belly and white wing patches make this bird appear rather clown-like. LA (LW) HOA CORNER By Brenda Jackson Didn’t get your assessment statement? We understand the mail can be a fickle thing at times or maybe you went on holiday and did not receive it. Contact Marti Schmidt at president@lakeashtonhoa.org or Brenda Jackson at admin@lakeashtonhoa.org or email the Board at directors@lakeashtonhoa.org and they will be happy to help you sort it out. If you haven’t already, please register for the HOA website for Lake Wales residents at lakeashtonhoa.com or engage.goenumerate.com. This is our official HOA website, and 402 of your neighbors have successfully signed up and activated their accounts. If we have your email, you should have received an invite to register. Please register to ensure you receive all communications and information to keep you in the know. Haven’t received an email? Need assistance? Please email admin@lakeashtonhoa.org or call 863-325-0065 and leave a message indicating you need help in registering The HOA Annual Meeting will be held February 25, 2024 in the Clubhouse Ballroom. More information will be posted and sent out as we draw closer to the date. Your HOA Board has 2 seats expiring in 2024. We currently have 2 individuals (currently on the Board) that are interested in continuing to serve. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting! LA (LW) HOA BOARD • Marti Schmidt, President & Treasurer treasurer@lakeashtonhoa.org president@lakeashtonhoa.org • David Muller, Vice President vp@lakeashtonhoa.org • John Leale, Vice President vicepresident2@lakeashtonhoa.org • Tim Doyle, Secretary secretary@lakeashtonhoa.org • Harold Jackson secretary2@lakeashtonhoa.org • Bob Prowant manager@lakeashtonhoa.org • Greg Bluemke arc@lakeashtonhoa.org LA II (WH) HOA BOARD • Dave Bishop, President presidentla2hoa@outlook.com • James Akridge, Vice President/HOA Liaison vparcla2hoa@outlook.com • Claude Browne, Secretary secretaryla2@outlook.com • Bill Martin, Vice President & Assistant Treasurer vptreasurerla2hoa@outlook.com • Connie Strassberg, Treasurer treasurerla2hoa@outlook.com • Pierre Duquette, LAII ARC Chair A6lawharc2@gmail.com • ARC requests: arctracker.com/lakeashton2
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