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MARCH / APRIL 2020

SOUTH DOWN NEWSLETTER Letter from the President

At the January South Down Council meeting elections were held for our Executive Com-mittee, I was lucky enough to be elected South Down President for 2020. This is a chal-lenge I am looking forward to. The good news is within our community we are surrounded by people who care passionately about South Down, our extended community and volunteering. Without all the members of our community who participate in this positive way South Down would not be the place we enjoy to-day.

Whilst many of you may not know me, I have been an owner in South Down since 2012, initially like many, a weekender and then from 2015 as a full time resident. I have been privileged to serve as a Director in Golf Vil-lage for the past 4 years and as their council representative for this my 2nd year, as well as being in my 3rd year as a member of the South Down Boat Club board, where I have been involved in the renovation project and working on the landscaping project. My goal for South Down is to help keep it a place we can all enjoy to call home, be that full time, or just the oc-casional weekend, where our families and friends enjoy visiting and spending time, and where we enjoy the company of our neighbors. There are many tasks in our stewardship of this great community including attention to our beach wall, replacing and repairing culverts, roads and other infrastructure, and so if you see something

that needs our attention please let us know either via the management company or directly. There are many opportunities to help in our community if you have time and would like to volunteer, or if there is a skill or passion you can offer our community please let us know how you can help. We understand many have busy lives with lots of other commitments, to those we welcome your friendship as you enjoy the community. For those of you who already volunteer you have our thanks for all you do for South Down and beyond. At this time of year many of the volunteer activities go unnoticed as many of us are away or

not visiting as frequently. This is a time when ‘Gil’ shines, our skating pond is a prized asset, many times after a snowfall I see him working on the ice, other times he is flooding the ice to create as near perfect skating condi-tions as possible. If you see ‘Gil ’ when using the facility be sure to say Thank You. You cannot fail to be im-pressed with his passion for the skating in our community. Stay safe on the ice, follow the rules and remember to wear your safety equipment, if it has been closed due to unfavorable weather conditions it is for your safety. I look forward to serving you as president, if you see me walking my dog Bailey, in the warmer weather riding my bicycle or enjoying our common areas with our new grandson and family, be sure to say hello. Bailey says “Thank you” to all our kind neighbors who take time to say hello with a stroke or especially with treats. I wake up everyday and am so thankful for where we live and I look forward to our keeping it special and where possible making it even better. Steve Murfitt President, South Down Recreation Association

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Full time resident of Golf Village, worked for many technology companies including IBM, HP. Currently remotely employed by Logi Analytics, McLean Virginia. Originally from Bedford, England moved to New Hampshire in 1997 for work, stayed for pleasure. Volunteer on Golf Village and Boat club boards as well as South Down Council.

PRESIDENT: STEVE MURFITT

Live in Golf Village, retired from Raytheon Company as a Systems Engineer, have served on multiple condo boards of directors in varying capacities. Education - MBA, BS in Electrical Engineering, Associate in Electrical Engineering Technology. Was a part time professor for Fitchburg State University.

TREASURER: DAVID RICHIE

I have lived in the Beach Club for 21 years. I spent 47 years working in the Information Technology field and I am a retired U.S. Army Colonel. I served on the Beach Club board, the SDRA Building Committee, and currently serve on the South Down Boat Club Board.

SECRETARY: PETER CASSELL

We have been part-time residents in Birchwood since 2010 currently serving on the Board of Directors for the past nine years. Employed in manufacturing since graduating from Suffolk University in 1970 with BS in management and AD in accounting. Now semi-retired as Operations Manager for sales and distribution company in Topsfield, Ma. Security

DIRECTOR: PHIL TORRISI

We have lived in South Down and Long Bay for a total of 27 years. We were one of the first full time residents in South Down/Long Bay. Currently, I am Vice President – Business Relationship Manager at Franklin Savings Bank in the Lakes Region and I have 25 years of Retail and Business Banking experience.

DIRECTOR: BARBARA LAROS

I have been an owner in South Down Shores since 2001. My background is in residential and commercial construction as I own and operate both a construction company and a real estate investment firm. I have been employed as a Building Commissioner/Inspector for the past 17 years and a member of the Planning Board for 8 years.

VICE PRESIDENT: BOB IAFRATE

SDRA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Executive Committee of South Down Shores Recreation Association (SDRA) is the governing body re-sponsible for day to day operations of the community. The SDRA Council is the ultimate governing body; the Council meets four times per year and the Executive Committee meets monthly. The Executive Committee is elected annually by the Council during its January meeting. The elected offic-ers for 2020 are as follows:

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SOUTH DOWN BOAT CLUB

• The SDBC rack replacement project is on schedule. • There is still work that remains to be completed as planned for in the spring. We expect

to be fully operational by Mid-May. • Do not bring your boat for the dry berth back to the boat club until you are notified,

by the boat club, that the club is fully operational and ready for your return. • All SDBC forms will be mailed out to Members and Renters by the end of February. The

due date for required paperwork, user fees and PWC moorings is due April 15th. • Reminder, any boats new to the boat club must be approved BEFORE they are brought

to the club. • Contact Carol Downing by email caroldowning@irwinmarine.com or 603-527-6169 with

any questions.

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COMMUNICATIONS SDSHORES WEBSITE

SHORELINES

www.sdshores.com

The South Down Shores website has been completely refreshed with updated content and technology.

Register a Golf Cart

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Advertise in individual issues or for all 6 bimonthly publications.

The form to submit an ad is located here. Please make sure that ads are clean and publication ready.

Contact:

Linda Hersey: (603) 527-8147 LHersey@evergreenmgt.com

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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LONG BAY NEWSLETTER Letter from the President

This is a very quiet time for Long Bay and the Long Bay Board, so there is not a lot of activity to report on but we do have two topics that will be of interest to our homeowners. Culverts Update We have signed a contract with Lyman Construction out of

Gilford, NH to manage the completion of our culvert work. This will be an early Spring pro-ject and ensure that we start the new season with this finally behind us.

WOW Trail As some have read in the Laconia Daily Sun, our new Mayor Andrew Hosmer, presented a new WOW Resolution at the City Council Meeting on Feb 10th. This Resolution was unanimously approved by the City Council and creates a Blue Ribbon Committee made up of representatives of the City, WOW Org, HOA’s (specifically including South Down and Long Bay, Paugus Park Associations), and the Hobo Railroad. The purpose of this Committee will be to de-termine parameters of a compromise solution that allows for the timely and cost-effective completion of the WOW Trail.

This is a significant change in direction to this polarizing subject that has dogged us over the past 10 years and more. For Long Bay it signals a change from a protective defense of our Association to a proactive partnership with the City in finding a solution that will work for all parties. The Committee is charged with coming up with this solution by this coming October. There will be more information available on this sub-ject in the coming weeks. Most Sincerely, Dick Bordwell President, LBHOA II

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LONG BAY UPDATES

Long Bay Social Committee The full slate of Social Events will be published in the April/May edition, but we are already receiving requests for the date for the 4th of July events. We are happy to inform everyone of the following activities. 4th of July Fireworks – Saturday, June 27th Golf Cart Parade – Saturday, July 4th Judy Taylor Long Bay Social Committee Chairman Long Bay Tribute Many of you may have known Jonathan Guloyan who lived on Long Bay Drive. Jonathan was quite a character who loved socializing. He started out with a large boom when he first came to Long Bay, but his personality soon would win people over. While his time in our Association was short, his energy and involvement in our Volunteer Day events and his creativity were hard to ignore. When Long Bay decided it was time to update our Logo, Jonathan was a key contributor to a new logo that will stand the test of time. When Jonathan passed away suddenly 1.5 years ago, he left behind his wishes to help children in a matter dear to his heart. The Jonathan V. Guloyan Family Trust was proud to make the donation of $1,500,000 in Jonathan’s memory, to benefit the CHaD (the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth) in New Hampshire. The ChaD donation will be used exclusively for the purpose of helping Children in crisis and Children with mental health issues. A $1,000,000 bequest by Jonathan sparked the creation of the 501c3 Mental Health Collaborative located in Hopkinton Massachusetts. Other organizations benefiting by the Jonathan Family Trust were the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction (anonymously) and Genesis Healthcare in Laconia. Jonathan’s Family Trust will continue to help Children, thru distributions, into the year 2023, when it is expected to dissolve.

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EVERGREEN MANAGEMENT GROUP NEWSLETTER ARTICLE March/April 2020

Six Ton Road Weight Limit Reminder As a reminder, please plan accordingly as the 6 Ton SDRA and LBHOA Road Weight Ban goes into effect. Depending on the weather and temperatures, the road ban will be posted in early March to approximately April 15th. As the time of the road ban approaches, additional information will be sent by email to all residents. Winter Parking Ban Please remember that there is a winter parking ban on all SDRA and LBHOA roads effective No-vember 1st through April 1st. Beach House We are currently booking the SDRA & LBHOA Beach Houses for the 2020 Village Annual Meetings on a first come first serve basis. Call us to ensure a date is available for your meeting. 2020 Golf Cart Registration All golf carts must be registered annually. Current registrations expired on December 31st for both SDRA & LBHOA. **Long Bay has changed the rules concerning golf cart registration which now requires your registration form and proof of insurance be submitted to Management. Once received, new numbers to be

displayed on both the front and rear of the golf cart will issued. ***South Down residents can submit Online or by

Form. LBHOA Canoe/Kayak racks 2020 Renewal payments are due 1 May Canoes and kayaks stored on the racks must be rented annually and be stored in the assigned rack space. Canoes and kayaks may not be left on the ground. Gate Access Codes & RFID Tags Gate Access codes and RFID Tags are available at the Evergreen Management Group office located in the Barn. RFID Tags are $10 each for SDRA/LBHOA residents by check only to SDRA. Short term vendor codes are available upon request. New Owners & Sellers Please contact Evergreen Management Group to ensure we have proof of purchase so we can enter you into our owner database and register you in the security gate system. Buyers & Sellers, make sure your closing company contacts Evergreen Management Group well in advance of the sale. This will ensure a smooth tran-sition for all parties. ***Owner and New Owner Update Forms are now available to complete and submit online on both the Southdown and Long Bay HOA Websites:

South Down Shores Forms Long Bay Forms

TownSq. Website SDRA – LBHOA Secure Website - Designed to help you connect, collaborate and stay up-to-date with everything happening in your community. With your account information, once logged in, you will be able to instantly customize your communication settings to start receiving notifications, when and how you want. If you have any questions, please contact your management team. This is where you will find all Association related docu-ments. Office Hours Our hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Please call ahead to ensure we are in

the office as we may be at our properties or in a meeting. You are also welcome to make an appointment.

Looking forward to Spring from Evergreen Management Group!

Linda Hersey Robin Kingston Customer Service Representative Property Manager lhersey@evergreenmgt.com rkingston@evergreenmgt.com

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Golf Cart for Sale: $5,000 Red and Black 6 seater EZ GO gas golf cart in excellent condition. Bought new from 5 star in Laconia. Moving out of development. Please call or text for more info. 781-718-6857 (Posted 2/18/2020) House Cleaner: I am looking for a reliable good house cleaner for the summer. I apologize, someone sent me a text and I accidentally deleted the number. Call Angela at 508-631-7135 or email murphdog7@juno.com (Posted 2/3/2020) Boat Rack for Rent: Boat rack for rent easy access lower level B 9 A for 2020 season or year round. Call James at 774-275-0157 (Posted 2/3/2020) Want to Buy Golf Cart: Looking for a four seat golf cart. Prefer electric but would consider gas. Call Ken at 508.962.1821 (Posted 1/21/2020) Want to Buy - Storage Unit: Want to purchase storage unit. Please con-tact Marcia at 302-670-8025 (Posted 12/23/2019)

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IF YOU ARE THINKING OF SELLING YOUR PROPER-

TY OR BUYING IN SOUTH DOWN SHORES OR LONG

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A PROPERTY IN THIS COMMUNITY.

CALL ME FOR FREE COMPARETIVE MAR-

KET ANALYSIS TODAY:

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CELL 860-655-2304

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