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Corporate Sponsors 2019-2020

Gold Membership

Fulton Savings Bank

Silver Membership

Advanced Dental Arts (Dr. Frank Fruce, DMD)

L.C. Smith Collectors Association

Patron Membership

The Great Outdoors

Oswego County Bookkeeping, Inc.

Scriba Electric

Valley Locksmith

We thank all of the businesses for their

sponsorship support. They help the Friends

of History and the Pratt House Museum to

continue to share local history of Fulton and

the surrounding area.

Bronze Membership

Harbor Eye Associates (Dr. David J. Dexter)

OVIA Insurance Agencies,

LLC

Save-A-Lot (Fulton)

Planning a class or family reunion?

If your class or group would like to tour the Pratt House on a Saturday or Sunday, please call to set up a date and time.

Parade of Trees—cont.

Message from the Board of Directors

Th roughout this past year, we celebrated the

40th anniversary of the Friends of History

in Fulton. Each of our events showcased the 40 years of

memories. Our members’ support during this past year

helped us in collecting mementos and sharing them with

our community. Our Board of Directors stepped up to the

task of searching through our archives to find articles and

pictures of the beginning of an organization that opened

the doors of the Pratt House Museum. We will continue

to maintain this historic place in Fulton and its surround-

ing areas.

As we enter 2020, our work has already begun. The

floors in our office area and the music room have been

refurbished to show the beautiful hardwood that was pre-

viously covered with carpet. Our attic has been cleaned by

a company with expertise in critter control and we will

again attempt to seal the house to prevent bat entry.

The displays are coming together and in our next news-

letter we will be able to report that all are in place and

ready for our April opening. Thank you for your contin-

ued interest in the museum and for your help in preserving

our history.

Theresa Jones, museum coordina-

tor.

The expression of gratitude to

the local community has continued

to take shape in the Parade of Trees

event every year since 1988. Thank

you to Cindy and all her helpers—

Sarah Conley, Carol Dexter, Sue

Ebert, Karen Obrien, Alec Seymour

---and to Les and Janet Weldin and

Ed and Carole Farfaglia for their

decorating expertise. Thank you for

making this event so much fun for

the community and for the Friends

of History!

The Friends of History in Ful-

ton would like to thank our event

sponsors: Fulton Savings Bank for

first-prize awards; Oswego Valley

Insurance Agencies for second-

prize awards; and Blue Moon Grill,

Edward Jones Oswego, and Fulton

Sunrise Rotary for the third-prize

awards.

Progress… Beautiful

refurbished floors.

Music Room

Office

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Some Upcoming Events for the 2020 Season

Chicken BBQs May 3 & Oct 4 Bullhead Point 11 a.m.

Friday, June 5

5:30—7:00 at the

Pratt House Museum

10th Annual

Hunter Arms Homecoming

August 21—22

Save the Dates

September 11-12

Trash-2-Treasure

November 6

End of Season

Celebration

Nov. 30—Dec. 11

Parade of Trees

December 6

Punch Party

Open House

Good food, good

friends,

good mu-

sic, and

good times were all part of the

Friends of History in Fulton’s 40th

celebration this past November.

Todd Hobin, singer, songwriter,

and professor of music at LeMoyne

College, was the entertainment of the

evening. Sights and sounds of 1979,

the year Friends of History in Fulton

(FOH) was formed, were enjoyed by

all. Hobin sang songs of the era, such

as “Margaritaville,” “Hungry Heart,”

and “Blue Eyes Cryin’ in the Rain,”

along with some of his own hits and

favorites. Guests also enjoyed trivia

cards that ranged from 1978 to 1986.

LaVerne Deland, President of

Friends of History, made special

mention of Alan Drohan, a signifi-

cant driving force in the formation of

Friends of History.

“A special thank you goes out to

Alan Drohan. Without his vision we

wouldn’t be here today,” DeLand

said.

To sum up the event, “This is our

40th year and we’re still kicking,” said

FOH board member Ed Farfaglia.

Still Kickin’ After 40 Years: Friends of History

Celebrates its 40th Anniversary with Music and Memories

The celebration included a table of memorabilia from the era such as old

vinyl albums, and posters, as well as a presentation depicting memories of

past and present members enjoying FOH events and parties.

A professor of music at LeMoyne College, Hobin shared his thoughts

about 1979 and provided background history on songs he performed.

Opening for the season April 8, 2020

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The Christmas tree decorated by the Open Doors Neighborhood Center took first

place in the Adult Category in this year’s Parade of Trees, with the theme “God Bless

America.” Pictured from left are Sarah Conley, Friends of History Corresponding

Secretary , and Gloria Manitta, Patty Mancino and Carol Dexter from Open Doors

Neighborhood Center.. The $100 cash award was donated by Fulton Savings Bank.

Alicia Ferron’s class at Fulton Junior High won the first-

place award in the Youth Category. The $100 prize was

sponsored by Fulton Savings Bank. Pictured from left is

Alicia Ferron and Cindy Bickford, Friends of History

Board Member and chairperson of the Parade of Trees.

The Volney Elementary

first– and second-graders

won first prize in the Chil-

dren’s Category. Pictured

receiving the first prize

$100 cash award donated

by Fulton Savings Bank are

Michelle Vant and Erin

Brewster, teachers at

Volney Elementary.

2019 Parade of Trees Winners!

Ms. Thompson’s class at Fulton G. Ray Bodley High

School took second place in the Youth Category. Tammy

Eastman (left) of sponsor Oswego Valley Insurance Agen-

cies presents the $75 prize to Jeneva Phillips and Jessica

Vosseller.

Oswego Industries Day Hab Program won second

place in the Adult Category. Tammy Eastman (left)

of Oswego Valley Insurance Agencies presents the

$75 cash prize award to the Oswego Industries

employees and participants.

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A Special Thank you to our Parade of Trees Sponsors

Second Place

Sponsor

Third Place Sponsors First Place Sponsor

2019 Parade of Trees Winners!

Second place winners in the

Children’s Category was

Noah’s Christian Nursery.

They received a $75 cash

prize from Oswego Valley

Insurance Agencies.

Fulton Public Library Reading Room took third

place in the Youth Category. Doug Stevens of

sponsor Fulton Sunrise Rotary Club presented

the $50 cash prize award to Janelle Wallace

(center) and Caroline Chatterton.

Third prize went to Caring and Sharing Breast Cancer

Support in the Adult Category. They received a $50 cash

prize from the Blue Moon Grill. Pictured from left is

Susan Kemp of Caring and Sharing Breast Cancer and

Cindy Bickford, chairperson of the Parade of Trees

First Step UPK took third place in the Children’s Category. They

were awarded a $50 cash prize from one of the third prize

sponsors, Edward Jones Oswego. Pictured from left is Becky

Knight, Lara Leo of Edward Jones and Francine Latino, Owner of

First Step UPK.

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The Lighting of the Pratt House Cupola in 2019 Alicia & Dick Calagiovanni remember Joe & Pauline Swiatlowski,

Rosemary & Harry Cook, Eileen & Jack Carroll.

Alexa Carter Remembers Lillian Carter, Caroline Timko, Alice

Chico.

Theresa Chalone remembers the 45th anniversary of Mary S.

Chalone’s passing.

Gail Chesbro remembers Gordon Chesbro, Fred Lamont, Evelyn

Lamont.

John Churchill remembers Marie & Fred Waby, Dorothy & Larry

Churchill.

Joyce Cook remembers Mike Hawthorne, Ellen Haawthorne,

Robert Hawthorne.

LaVerne DeLand remembers Rosa Kemmis, Judy Young.

Alan Drohan remembers Esther & Sherman Drohan

Modina & Peter Marshall, Marian Hudson Fanning.

Sue Ebert remembers Herbert & Eleanor Kusche, Herschell &

Edna Ebert.

John W. Finocchiaro remembers Betty Finocchiaro, Rita

Finoacchiaro, John M. Finocchiaro, Linda Finocchiaro Cline

Nancy Galusha Thomas remembers during the holidays The Ga-

lusha Family.

Anne Grassi remembers Michael Grassi, Paul Penkala.

Sarah Hill remembers Matthew V. Hill, Marissa L. Hill, Zachary

Tulik, Penelope E. Gould, Miles H. Gould.

Ellen Kane remembers Katharine Tierney.

Jerry Kasperek remembers Ed Kasperek, Mary West.

Harvey & Ann King remember Harvery & Geraldine King,, Gordon

& Dorothy Heinzman, Gordon T. Heinzman.

Nancy Kush Ellis remembers Nicholas Kush, Arlene Kush,

Andrew Kush, Marie Ellis, Robert Ellis.

Bea LaClair remembers WWI Vets, John LaClair & Al Breeze.

Sue Lane remembers Robert & Geraldine Demm, Richard Lane,

Patti Monroe.

Arlene Mayne remembers Reginald Mayne, Richard Beyer, Mr. &

Mrs. Leon Chaffee, Mr. & Mrs. Waldo Chaffee, Mr. & Mrs. Dwight

Mayne, Frank Mayne.

Francine Deanne Morrill—prayers for Steven Cuyler.

Elma Smith remembers Willson P. Smith, Howard W. Johnson,

Alice E. Johnson, Rosemary Cook, Idamae Brown Thurow, David

Guyer.

The Falangas & Latinos remember Rosemary Sullivan.

Gracia Thompson remember Richard Thompson, Grace

Thompson.

Ed & Eleanor Vayner remember David E. Vayner, Dick & Marie

Murphy, Joe & Jennie Vayner.

Floyd Wallace remembers Carole T. Wallace.

Les & Janet Weldin remember Mother & Father .

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Lighting of the Pratt House Cupola.

Thank you to our friends who have donated to the

Pratt House in memory of loved ones.

In Memorium

The following individuals donated in memory of Barbara Dexter:

David & Lianne Anthony

Angela Bernat

Brian & Maureen Caswell

Joyce Cook

Kim Cornetet

Kathleen & James Degolyer

LaVerne DeLand

Verner & Gail Drohan

Michael & Merry Egan

Ed & Carole Farfaglia

John Finocchiaro

Paul Foster

Mark & Beth Fruce

Amy Hueber

Sally Huntington Willard Hilts

Ellen Kane

Spencer & Anne Luddington

John & Janet Musacchio

Oswego Valley Insurance Agencies

Pamela Palmer

Lynn Ricketts

Constance Seiter

Kim Whitehead

Condolences

We extend our sincere condolences to:

Carol Dexter on the passing of her mother,

Barbara Dexter;

Deanna Morrill on the passing of her son,

Stephen Cuyler;

Joyce Bogdziewcz & Deanna Morrill on the

passing of their sister, Mary Cunningham.

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Cupola

Bill & Marilyn Fivaz

Elma J. Smith

Attic

Alicia & Dick Calagiovanni

Alan S. Drohan, Esq.

Jim & Teri Hunter

Jim Leo & Stephen Wise

Gallery

Robert & Susan Anderson

Mary Ann Babikian

Ed & Angela Bernat

Thomas & Suzanne Brown

Richard Burke

Gordon Chalone

Carol Dexter

Verner & Gail Drohan

Richard & Naneen Drosse

John Finocchiaro

Terry & Deanne Morrill

Bill & Jean Niver

William & Judith Patterson

Joseph & Janet Sczupak

Fran Sullivan

Ed & Eleanor Vayner

Les & Janet Weldin

Exhibit

David Estus Coant

Joyce Cook

Don & Marion Ciciarelli

Marilyn Datz

Pat & Becky Devendorf

Mary Elliott

Beverly Helm

Mary Lou Hill

Jerry Kasperek

Spencer & Anne Ludington

Dave & Marie Mankiewcz

Mr. & Mrs. John McGraw

David Mirabito

Jerry & Beth Mirabito

Rick & Mary Rebeor

Mary Ellen Ross

Alec & Ginny Seymour

Phillip Sheldon

Mary Ellen Stewart

Carolyn L. Waterman

Judith Wellman

Bob & Sandy Weston

Senior with Spouse

Charles and Audrey Avery

Jean Barrus

Verne & Cindy Bickford

Gary & Alexa Carter

Leigh & Marietta Colitre

LaVerne & Dennis DeLand

Bill & Peggy Donnelly

Paul & Donna Drohan

William & Beatrice Dyer

Roger & Sue Ebert

Leonard & Nancy Ellis

Dave & Megan Falanga


Bill & Pam Finocchiaro

Bill & Marilyn Fivaz

Anne Grassi

Daryl & Sharon Hayden

LeRoy N. Hodge

Michael & Theresa Jones

Carolyn Kunzuiler

Alan & Sue Lane

Doc & Gloria Manitta

Francis & Charlene Mirabito

Leland Mitchell & Carolyn Beckwith

Jim & Karen Obrien

Steve & Wendy Osborne

Fran & Nancy Quirk

Kathryn Reynolds

Paula & Bill Rohn

Edward & Barbara Scerbo

Floyd Wallace

Charles D. Young

Senior

JoAnne Bakeman

Suzy M. Beyer

Dr. Michael & Janine Botty

Carrie Butler

Jean C. Caster

John Churchill

Mary M. Clapper

Marilyn Datz

Carmella L. Demperio

Kathleen Dyer

Mary Falanga

Jim Farfaglia

Teresa Ferlito

Joe Fuchs

Merry Gantley

Cindy Garrett

Richard T. Gillespie

Bob & Sandy Green

Sarah Hill

Robert Hillick

Mary R. Hundycz

Laura Hoffman

Richard Johnson

Tom Kanaley

Jim @ Scriba Electric

Marjorie Turrell Julian

Ellen T. Kane

Harvey & Ann King

Edward & Sharon Lindo

Arlene Mayne

Anne Miller

Agatha Musumeci

Ellen Nowyj

Joan Nucifora

Karen Potter

Eleanor Pryor

Madelyn Schmidt

Shelly Shepard

Michael & Karen Stafford

Jerry Stanard

Dorothy Thomas

Nancy Galusha Thomas

Robert Vayner

Charles Young

Individual

Stephen T. Burnham

Gail Chesbro

Dorothy Engell

Roberta Dunn

G.C. Garbus

David Guyer

Carole Lescarbeau

Dennis Merlino

Fred Sumner

Rick Wallon

Membership 2019 - 2020

It is with great honor and gratitude that we list below those who have made special end-of-the-year donations for our annual appeal.

Jean Barrus

Ed & Angela Bernat

Suzanne Brown

Carrie Butler

Theresa Chalone

Bart & Vita Chalone

Gordon Chalone

Gail Chesbro

David Coant

Leigh Colitre

Joyce Cook

Dennis & LaVerne DeLand

Pat & Becky Devendorf

Carol Dexter

Barbara Dexter

David Dexter

Alan Drohan

Oswego Valley Insurance Agencies


John Finocchiaro

Fulton Savings Bank

Merry Gantley

Gerry Garbus

Anne Grassi

Sheila Hayden

Sarah Hill

Robert & Mary Hillick

LeRoy Hodge

Mary Hundycz

Marjorie Julian

Ellen Kane

Geraldine Kasperek

James Leo & Stephen Wise

Edward & Sharon Lindo

Mimi’s Drive-In

David Mirabito

Charlene & Francis Mirabito

Terence & Deanne Morrill

Agatha Musumeci

Joan Nucifora

Joe & Janet Sczupak

Isabella Simes

Michael & Karen Stafford

Sue Taft

John & Nancy Thomas

Dorothy Thomas

Ed & Eleanor Vaynor

Floyd Wallace

Les & Janet Weldin

Robert & Sandy Weston

Ruth Clarice Wilber

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Pratt House Museum

Chicken BBQ—May 3

Porch Party—June 5

10th Annual Hunter Arms—Aug 21-22

Trash-2-Treasure—Sep11 –12

End-of-Year Celebration—Nov 6

Parade of Trees—Nov 30—Dec 11

Punch Party Open House—Dec 8

The John Wells Pratt House Museum

Friends of History in Fulton, NY, Inc.

177 South First Street

P.O. Box 157

Fulton, New York 13069

Phone :315-598-4616

Fax: 315-598-6992

E-mail: [email protected]

Our Mission Statement

The organization, established in 1979, is dedicated to the preservation of the history of Fulton and the adjacent towns of Granby and Volney. This mission will be ap-

proached in the following ways:

1. Acquire and preserve significant arti-facts, publications, and other archival ma-

terial of local interest.

2. Maintain as much of the historical integrity of the Pratt House as possible,

while leaving space for historical exhibits.

3. Provide historical and genealogical resources for researchers and interested

members of the general public.

4. Develop and provide community out-

reach programs.

Winter 2020

S top by the Pratt House Mu-

seum. We have books about

Fulton’s history and nice Fulton

tapestry throw blankets, as depict-

ed in photo. Also, we have Fulton

High School yearbooks for most

years. Some of these items also

can be purchased at the Village

Shops in Fulton.

2020 Dates to Remember

40 Years Preserving Fulton History

Opening for the season April 8, 2020

Friends of History In Fulton, N.Y., Inc.

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