L.A. LOOKS Wildlife Corner Photo & Article By Barbara Ann Comer The Red-bellied Woodpecker is the most common woodpecker seen at Lake Ashton. Many mistakenly call it a Red-headed Woodpecker because the male has quite a bit of red on the head. However, it lacks the totally red head of the other. These year-round residents have a heavily barred black-and-white back. The red on the belly is negligible rendering the name rather meaningless. Woodpeckers have very long tongues that are about twice the length of their bill to reach inside the holes they drill for insects. When not using the tongue, it's curled around the back of the head between the skull and the skin! The holes excavated are frequently used by other birds. They drum on trees and other objects to proclaim territory and attract mates. The Red-bellied Woodpecker's rolling calls are a familiar sound. If you take time to learn the call you will notice them everywhere! LA (LW) HOA CORNER By Charles Roland A sincere “Thank-you” from the HOA Board to all that participate and give their feedback to help our community stay beautiful, friendly and compliant. There are several activities within the Board that are underway to clarify the roles and responsibilities of our Board, Committees and sub-committees that will add continuity for our future members. As mentioned in the last issue of the LA Times, our two new committees (Welcome and Wellness) are well under way and already providing services to our members. If you happen to notice a neighbor in need, please make sure that you reach out to Kathie McGlaughlin (secretary@lakeashtonhoa.org) for her 14 team. As we solidify a few more processes, we are going to be forming a “Communications” committee to assist in getting accurate messages out to Homeowners in a legal and timely manner. If you would like to be a part of any of these three committees make your wishes known. Thank you to those of you that have joined a committee and those that let us know that you are ready and willing to assist our community. The New Guidelines will be posted on the HOA website (https://stambaugh.cincwebaxis.com/ account/loginmodernthemes) soon as possible. New homeowners will receive a copy with their new homeowners’ packet at the clubhouse. Any change to the exterior of your home will, more than likely, require an ARC request to be submitted (User Login - ARC Tracker for Lake Ashton HOA). Additionally, make sure you check your email as there may be additional questions regarding your request. A reminder that there is a suggestion box next to the bulletin board near the bowling alley for those that like to write. To receive email notifications from the LA HOA, residents must submit a completed email authorization form to the management company, Stambaugh, at 863-324-5100. PET PLAY PARK REMINDERS • Please remember to pick up after your dog and dispose of the bags in the receptacles provided. • Put down all umbrellas prior to leaving the Pet Play Park. The umbrellas could be damaged during windy days. • The bags located in the dispensers at the Pet Play Parks and by the Clubhouse Tennis Courts are for use while at the Park or walking around the amenities only. Under no circumstance should users take large quantities of the bags for use outside of these areas. • To keep the grass in good shape users are encouraged to stop dogs from digging and fill any holes with the sand provided to ensure the grass stays in good shape for years to come. Contact the Clubhouse Activities Desk at 863-324-6032 with any questions.
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