Bayberry

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BAYBERRY ENTRANCE PLANTING

On Sunday May 19th, our resident volunteers planted and mulched this year’s crop of flowers and ornamental grasses in the Blackberry Road median and the Blueberry Road welcome sign planter [view photos]. Our helpers this year were Joyce & Joe McMullen, Mylrae Campbell, Mark Lynch, Stacey, Leigh Ann & Emily Schloop, Kevin Dudash, Kim Bailey, Nina Dukette, Lynn Gratton, Chris Cox and Bob & Joanne Stella. Special thanks to Green Acres Lawn & Garden Center for their contribution of mulch and the Town of Clay for use of the safety barricades.

We now need volunteers to assist with watering and weeding. Joe McMullen (jojomcmullen@gmail.com / 622-1031) will be coordinating this effort. Please contact Joe ASAP to offer your help with this.

Fundraiser for Family of Local Hero Lateef Haskins

haskins_familyLateef Haskins, 37 years old, a Bayberry resident and a 12 year member of Iron Workers Local 60 was tragically killed in a construction accident this past November. A devoted husband and father, he was the sole provider for his wife Jessica Eldred Haskins and their three children Leigha(14), Kaelem(6), and Tyce(5).

To help the Haskins with family expenses, friends are conducting a fund raising benefit to be held on Sunday May 19th at the International Building, on the New York State Fairgrounds from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Tickets: Adult $20.00    Child: $10.00 (ages 10 and under)

Includes: Food, Beverages, Music and Games

Guests will enjoy raffles and silent auction

To Purchase Tickets or Drop off Donations

Contact: Carrie and Jim DeWolf (Area HH Representative)

57 Bayberry Circle

Liverpool,  NY 13090

315-877-7275

Or email: cldewolf@verizon.net

Syracuse.com Article

Friends of Lateef Haskins Fund – Letter

Remembering Clarence Rycraft

 

ryeOn March 9th Central New York, the Town of Clay and the Bayberry Community lost a dear friend and neighbor. Clarence “Rye” Rycraft lived in Bayberry since the early 1960’s; he was very influential with the matters of the Town of Clay and instrumental in many things which shape our area today.  Even with a very busy schedule, he seldom turned anyone away who had questions or comments about Bayberry or the Town of Clay and certainly not lost for words!

Serving as a volunteer on many levels with the BCA, he was also on the Town’s Planning and Town Board for a combined 25 years, retiring in 2011.  He was always well informed, prepared and passionate about issues he believed in and putting aside any personal agenda, he put the Town, community and neighbors first.

Rye will be missed by those many whose lives he touched.  I was his neighbor for nearly 30 years, every night he and his good friend John walked their dogs on the Oriole/Quail loop, it will take a while getting used to not seeing the two lights on the dog collars meandering through the streets of Bayberry.

THANK YOU RYE.

The April 7th Board of Directors’ meeting will include discussion on a form of dedication for Mr. Rycraft, we hope you will attend. If you cannot attend the meeting, submit any ideas via http://www.bayberrycommunity.org or bcaexecboard@yahoo.com.

Mike Banks 1st VP

For Sale: 2008 34′ Salem LE 30BHBS Travel Trailer

2008 34′ Salem LE 30BHBS Travel Trailer Camper, like new! This is a spacious 34′ floor plan with a nice bunk room slide out and large family room slide out. Sleeps up to 9 people. Only towed twice and parked in one location year-round since purchased. Upgrades include ducted AC, countertop extension, outdoor shower, outdoor speakers, scissors jacks, twin 30lb propane tanks, hide-a-bed sofa, 6gal gas/electric hot water heater, and premium master room mattress (like nice home mattress). Asking $16100. [Picture]
For more information call or text 315-399-9568.

Landscaping Coordinators

For the upcoming growing season, we are in need of several Bayberry resident “Green Thumb Gardeners” to take over coordination, design, preparation, planting and maintenance of the the front and rear planting beds located at the Bayberry entrances. This activity offers the satisfying opportunity to make our community stand out from all others. Please consider taking on this effort with a group of your friends and neighbors. Forward your contact information to : bcaexecboard@yahoo.com