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Fulton Council Approves $3.5 Million Demolition Bond

June 16, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

The Fulton Common Council unanimously approved a $3.5 million bond resolution for the demolition of various city owned properties. It’s anticipated that the majority of the bond total will be expended on the ongoing demolition at the former Nestle site following new information from the Department of Labor. City officials just learned that they are required to clear all debris from the Nestle site in its entirety before they can continue demolition to remaining structures.

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Police Reports Detail Nature of Fulton Hate Crime

June 15, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

Police reports have released some detail into a recent string of arrests following what Fulton Police are deeming to be a hate crime. The victim, a black man, was physically beaten with a board while the alleged perpetrators repeated racial slurs. Police reports indicate the incident happened on May 27 at a West Broadway address in the city of Fulton. The defendants were said to have “aided and acted in concert” with their co-defendants, a total of five men charged with hate crime assault.

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New porch floors, landscaping, paint, driveway sealing are all starting to be completed around the city.

Work By Residents Gets Underway in 2017 Block Challenge

June 14, 2017 Contributor

The work is starting and Fulton Block Builders are happily writing checks to residents. Audrey and Chuck Avery just finished repairing their side porch and replacing the rotted floor. “Chuck and I have to say that the experience with the Fulton Block Builders was awesome. We were so pleased with Heather, Alyssa, Penny and Linda. We were glad we could obtain the funding for our side porch, which was in desperate need of replacement. All our neighbors who are participating feel the same way about this wonderful organization. We thank FBB so much and look forward to working with them in the future,” said Audrey.

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G. Ray Bodley to Implement New Seminar Course

June 14, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

A unanimous decision by the Fulton City School District Board of Education will allow district leaders to move forward with the implementation of a new course at the high school. Seminar, a graded half credit course, will be held every other day for 40 minutes following similar guidelines of a former advisory program in which students meet with one teacher for the duration of their four years. The course will be implemented for incoming ninth and tenth grade students in its first year although the goal of district officials is to eventually phase it in for all grade levels at G. Ray Bodley High School.

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Foster Park Fills With Hundreds for ‘A Day in the Park’

June 12, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

“It was a fabulous Day in Foster Park!” said Kelley Weaver, President of Friends of Fulton Parks. Recently, the volunteer non-profit group aimed at restoring Fulton’s parks hosted “A Day in the Park” at Foster Park offering a free evening of fun for all. “Many groups, organizations, and individuals each brought their piece to the puzzle and the result was an afternoon filled with family, friends, fun, and physical activity in Foster Park,” Weaver said. “The event was a success because of everyone who was involved, and the Oswego Federal Credit Union who sponsored the event.”

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FFD Honors Former Assistant Chief Killed In Line Of Duty

June 12, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

It was 90 years ago today when Fulton Fire Department’s Assistant Chief, Elsworth J. Rude rushed into a burning house in attempt to save what was assumed to be sleeping members of the Dwyer family. At 63 years old, Assistant Chief Rude showed no hesitation to perform his duties although ultimately, that meant losing his life. Today, incoming Chief of the Fulton Fire Department, David Eiffe shared the story of Fulton’s own hero Elsworth Rude on the 90th anniversary of his death during a remembrance ceremony in his honor.

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Volunteer Dennis Merlino Running For Fulton City Council

June 12, 2017 Contributor

After serving the Fulton community for years as a tireless volunteer, Dennis Merlino is stepping up to run for 5th Ward City Councilor. In the more than 20 years that Merlino has lived in Fulton, he has become a familiar face to those who follow local government.

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Pratt House Opens With Annual Porch Party

June 11, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

The John Wells Pratt House Museum is one of Fulton’s most historic sites featured in an original home built by hand by the Pratt family in 1861. Each year, Friends of History in Fulton, Inc. allows the house at 177 S. First St. to open to the public for the summer and fall season to showcase Fulton’s rich history after an annual porch party kicks off the season. This year, the porch party followed a “Let Summer Begin” theme after what seems like months of consistent rain has halted the arrival of warmth and sunshine. With the weather following suit, a sunny evening allowed dozens of guests to flood the Pratt House to enjoy new history exhibits and rooms full of colorful, flavorful food. Officially kicking off the season, guests were some of the first to be able to see the new exhibits on the first floor of the museum.

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The RaiderNet Wraps Up Another School Year

June 9, 2017 Contributor

In the final edition of RaiderNet for the 2016-2017 school year:
• Academic Awards Ceremony
• Top 25 Students
• High Honor Graduates
• World Leadership Conference
• Senior Athletes Celebrated
• Gold for Band and Orchestra
• Yearbook Dedication
• Opinion – Say Good-bye to Seniors
• Where are Seniors Heading?
• Good-Bye RaiderNet
and more in today’s edition of The Raider – written by students in the GR Bodley Journalism Club and Journalism class.

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Susan DeMar receives the 2017 Community Engagement Staff Award from NMSU President Gary Carruthers (left) and geography professor John Wright. (NMSU photo)

Fulton Native Deemed ‘Wonder Woman’ At New Mexico State University

June 9, 2017 Steve Yablonski

New Mexico State’s Susan DeMar (Syracuse University ’02) is tireless crusader for women, underrepresented minorities in STEM. In April, she received the NMSU 2017 Community Engagement Staff Award for serving as advisor of the American Association of University Women’s affiliate campus organization and as president of the NMSU Women’s Club.

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