RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT By Marianne Zak Meet Dr. Pamela June (pictured on the cover), a clinical psychologist with a PhD from George Washington University in Washington, DC. Originally from Pennsylvania, Pamela is a wife, mother, author, publisher, travel agent, and President of the Lake Ashton Black Heritage Club. She is also the first female “Woman King” in Kuntu Village, Ghana, West Africa. Pamela inherited the traditional title Nkosohen, meaning “Chief of Development,” from her father, who founded a nonprofit organization in 2002 to support education and self-sufficiency for youth in Kuntu Village. In honor of his legacy, the village chief allowed Pamela to retain the male title. Through this nonprofit, more than 100 high school scholarships and 20 higher-education scholarships have been awarded to students in Ghana. After a remarkable career spanning 35 years as a clinical psychologist and 15 years as a school psychologist, Pamela retired in 2024. She has practiced in diverse settings, taught at the university level, trained educators in cultural competency, mentored young adults, and supported children in special education. Pamela is also an accomplished children’s author. Her first book, James Goes Fast, was published in 2023, followed by James and Kudo Dog in 2024. A third book, James and the Blackberry Pie, will be released soon. Her goal is to create engaging stories that help young children find joy in reading. Since November, Pamela has served as President of the Black Heritage Club, bringing an action-oriented, collaborative approach to leadership. Her travel business creates opportunities for trips to Ghana, international travel, cruises, and custom tours.Pamela and her husband, Charles Roland, have lived on Turnberry Lane since 2019. She enjoys travel, writing, and golfing with the LA Niners. She describes herself as “a yardstick, with each inch representing a different facet.” Having our own Woman King in Lake Ashton is just one of the many reasons our community is, indeed, Simply the Best. 14 FOCUS 2030 SURVEY #2 By Iris Realmuto The second survey sponsored by the Lake Ashton Focus 2030 Group is now available. The first survey dealt with demographics and the second survey focuses on the governing bodies within Lake Ashton. Your participation is important to ensure the survey results are representative of the whole community. You are encouraged to complete each survey online. Each person in your household should complete their own survey. Each resident should complete each individual survey only once. Please complete this second survey by clicking HERE [link:https:// lakeashtonliving.com/focus-2030-survey-2] (no login required) by January 23. If you do not have a computer or need assistance, please contact Iris Realmuto at 603-759-3513 and a member of the group will work one-on-one with you. If you did not have a chance to participate in the first survey, you will have the opportunity to take it at the completion of the second survey. TECH HELP DESK The Tech Help Desk is almost open for business! The QR code that was handed out at the informational session will be active on January 6. Please sign up by following the QR code to TicketLeap, clicking the link included in weekly emails, or by visiting the Clubhouse Activities Office, Monday through Friday between 8 am and 4 pm. Please note appointments are estimated to be about 15-30 minutes each. There may be technology inquiries that will need to be referred to a third party company for further assistance. The instructors will provide you with vendor suggestions* should the need arise. *Please note LACDD, LAIICDD, and the Tech Help Desk volunteers do not endorse any of the third party vendor suggestions.
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