The Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce and Pathfinder Bank hold the free event from noon to 2 p.m. Located at the downtown gazebo on East First Street, ‘Tunes’ has a different musical appearance, food caterer and theme each week. For June 10, food will be provided by Upperlandings Bar and Grill and music featuring The Anthony Joseph Swingtet.
Fulton’s rich history is alive and well … living in the John Wells Pratt House. Built in 1861 by John Wells Pratt, the historic Pratt House has been restored and cared for by Fulton’s own Friends of History for roughly 35 years. “Although we might not be considered a rich city now, Fulton has a very rich history. We need to appreciate that, it needs to be remembered,” said Pratt House Manager/Executive Secretary, Sue Lane.
“Head Start began as a summer program 50 years ago. In 1972, the program transferred to OCO and was originally only in Oswego and Fulton. Over the years, we have expanded quite a bit. We now have three centers located in Fulton, one in Oswego, one in Phoenix, one in Williamstown, one in Cleveland and one in our newest location, Mexico,” said Beth Kazel, director of education services of OCO.
After working to obtain the necessary permits for two years, Fulton began and completed one year of dredging at Lake Neatahwanta. Within the year, 20,000 cubic yards were dredged from the lake in the area that was formerly known as Stevenson Beach. The dredging will resume in mid-July, only because they are unable to start dredging until fish spawning season is over. It will continue until snowfall.
Early Saturday (May 30), at approximately 1:20 a.m., residents were awakened when their home at 2051 County Route 176 was struck by a Chevy Silverado. “The vehicle stopped literally within seven feet of my stepfather who was sleeping on the couch in the living room,” said Jeremick Dunham, former resident of the house. The house is now occupied by his mother, stepfather and sister.
“You GET to wear ‘em, in honor of kids who HAVE to.” That’s the slogan for Paige’s Pajamarama, an event inspired by a Baldwinsville school student who lost her battle to cancer. Paige Yeomans Arnold was a first grade student at Palmer Elementary School in Baldwinsville when she was diagnosed with leukemia.
The Community Garden Project offers Fulton residents the opportunity to plant their own vegetables, herbs or flowers. “Anyone interested in reserving a bed for the community garden can call 598-4712. We will take your information over the phone and you will be contacted with planting dates and informational meetings,” said Amy Roland, director of Nutrition Services for Oswego County Opportunities.
Garry Vicsconti, president of Fulton Veteran’s Council, headed the Memorial Day Ceremony this year at Fulton Veterans’ Park. “All I can ask of you,” said Visconti, “is to think of our veterans. The time is coming that we are losing our older generation, people that played a very important part in American history. We must always remember the veterans, the many people that died protecting our American flag.”
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