Eldred asked each member of his bicentennial commission to express their ideas to help make our 200th birthday celebration a meaningful event.
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The Ward O'Hara Agricultural Museum's beautification project site is in memory of several people. The pink flowering tree in the foreground is for Ward O'Hara. Norman Riley gave two memorial trees to commemorate his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Riley. The row of shrubs are in memory of Capt. Kenneth Patchen, and in remembrance of Thomas Crye is flowering shrubs.
The Ward O'Hara Agricultural Museum's beautification project site is in memory of several people. The pink flowering tree in the foreground is for Ward O'Hara. Norman Riley gave two memorial trees to commemorate his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Riley. The row of shrubs are in memory of Capt. Kenneth Patchen, and in remembrance of Thomas Crye is flowering shrubs.
Plans were discussed and accepted for a county-wide parade, bicentennial merchandising and several noteworthy publications.
When the round table discussion got around to me, I shared the following story:
“As a 4-year-old child, I would go to Owasco Lake with my mother. I remember seeing the pretty flowering trees and shrubs along the Lake Avenue Parkway. I longed to see the mediums on Lake Avenue and East Genesee Street restored with colorful plantings again.”
My suggestion was accepted, and the Beautification Committee was formed.
From an initial group of 12, we grew to 21 enthusiastic, committed members.
Soon, businesses, organizations and, more importantly, families adopted and raised funds for bicentennial sites and color spots from Fair Haven to Weedsport, Moravia, Owasco and all around Auburn.
More than $20,000 was raised for individual memorials. With the help of area landscapers, garden centers and AmeriCorp volunteers the work was accomplished.
The project was not possible without the help of the city workers and county employees working together to help us achieve our goal.
The pictures shown here are just a few of the plantings. These living legacies are in memory of someone who had a impact on others. Their friends and relatives wanted to remember them in this way, and they continue to maintain the sites after nine years.
When you drive by and see a volunteer worker or a whole crew working at a memorial site or color spot, give them a honk and wave to show your appreciation.
There were more than 134 people who contributed to this meaningful project.
Space does not allow me to list all of their names, but I remember you all.
This Memorial Day is the perfect time to express the pride and thankfulness I feel toward everyone who helped make this all possible.
The plantings truly beautify the area.
Laurel Auchampaugh is chair of the Beautification Committee.
When the round table discussion got around to me, I shared the following story:
“As a 4-year-old child, I would go to Owasco Lake with my mother. I remember seeing the pretty flowering trees and shrubs along the Lake Avenue Parkway. I longed to see the mediums on Lake Avenue and East Genesee Street restored with colorful plantings again.”
My suggestion was accepted, and the Beautification Committee was formed.
From an initial group of 12, we grew to 21 enthusiastic, committed members.
Soon, businesses, organizations and, more importantly, families adopted and raised funds for bicentennial sites and color spots from Fair Haven to Weedsport, Moravia, Owasco and all around Auburn.
More than $20,000 was raised for individual memorials. With the help of area landscapers, garden centers and AmeriCorp volunteers the work was accomplished.
The project was not possible without the help of the city workers and county employees working together to help us achieve our goal.
The pictures shown here are just a few of the plantings. These living legacies are in memory of someone who had a impact on others. Their friends and relatives wanted to remember them in this way, and they continue to maintain the sites after nine years.
When you drive by and see a volunteer worker or a whole crew working at a memorial site or color spot, give them a honk and wave to show your appreciation.
There were more than 134 people who contributed to this meaningful project.
Space does not allow me to list all of their names, but I remember you all.
This Memorial Day is the perfect time to express the pride and thankfulness I feel toward everyone who helped make this all possible.
The plantings truly beautify the area.
Laurel Auchampaugh is chair of the Beautification Committee.
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