So you don't do windows? Well we do!
Ed Kasperek not only got new windows but he also did some pretty awesome landscaping. The homestead is looking good Ed!
The improvements continue through the City. More homeowner and landlord checks being sent out.
Have you seen these signs popping up in Fulton yards?
We did it a little different this year. We asked homeowners who were awarded grants to plant the signs in their yards so we could all watch the project progress.
You may see a new porch, an upgraded driveway, windows, mailboxes, landscaping, new front doors painted brightly or even something simple yet lovely, like bright and colorful flowers planted in the yard to admire year-after-year.
No matter what, you are definitely seeing homeowners and landlords take pride in their homes and their neighborhoods.
Here are a couple of great examples in Zone 6.
Roberta added a new front stoop, which means a safer entryway when friends stop by. Barbara added a beautiful new porch to their home, which means additional sitting space to admire the view. Congrats to you both!
So, keep your eyes on the curb appeal that is happening this summer. Good people making great changes.
Fulton, NY - The first Fulton Block Builder check is presented to the Stoutenger’s.
The couple has completed over $10,000.00 worth of exterior enhancements to their property, and Angela has taken on the responsibilities of the Block Leader.
“I think this is a great program and it really helps build strong bonds in the neighborhood. I wanted to help in every way I can.” said Angela “Fulton has a long history of strong and friendly residents, I think FBB reminds us that we each have a part in where our city goes from here.”
The Stoutenger’s improvements included replacing their roof, adding a Coventry wall and cleaning up all the landscaping.
They’ve also added 3 new wall sconces trimmed up the tree in their front yard to open the view of their home and removed the satellite dish.
“These last two items are just as important as the additions to their home,” said Linda Eagan, FBB director.
“Not all improvements require much time or money. Separate from the projects each applicant outlines, they are also asked to indicate: A) one small thing you will add to your property to strengthen your neighborhood, and B) one small negative condition you can remove from your property. Examples of small things to add: hanging flowers, edging the lawn, putting out a new welcome mat, adding a porch flag, etc. Examples of negative conditions that can be removed: junk/ clutter on front porch or lawn, garbage cans that are routinely visible from the street, routinely tall (unmowed grass), unused satellite dishes on roof, etc. The Stoutenger’s are not only the first to finish they are an inspiration in the city,” Eagan concluded.
Tonya Crisafulli and John Monk are the volunteer FBB Ambassadors for Stoutenger’s area of the city.
Tonya said, “The seeds for reclaiming Fulton have been planted and now they are beginning to bloom. The community involvement that is brought about through Fulton Block Builders positively weaves the economic, cultural, civic, and societal fabric of our community.”
Fulton Block Builders couldn’t have asked for a stronger start.
Waldron’s Furniture are the Fulton Block Builders (FBB) newest supporter. In addition to the discounts already being given by Burkes Home Supply, ACE Northern, Ontario Orchards and Lakeside Roofing and Siding - Waldron’s Furniture is now offering 15% off of all indoor and outdoor furniture.
Christopher Waldron from Waldron’s Furniture said that, “I carry many brands – most made in the United States and able to be customized. One of the several brands I carry is Lancer and Best Home Furnishings, I can order anything in the link provided below. I’m including discounts any of the Block Builder Awardees AND anyone volunteering with the Fulton Block Builders for inside the home as well. Basically I would offer a discount on anything and everything. We just started carrying outdoor furniture we now have access to 48 different sets of outdoor furniture.”
Waldrons Furniture - 763 State Route 176; Fulton
If your business is interested in providing discounts to participants OR volunteering for the Block Builders, please e-mail FBB at fultonblockbuilders@gmail.com.
https://www.facebook.com/WaldronsFurniture
Fulton Block Builders has been receiving strong support from community members, foundations and businesses. With the newest support coming from the Great Outdoors RV Superstore. President Bill Clark is seen holding the Fulton Block Builder (FBB) sign after presenting Linda Eagan, FBB Administrative Director, with a check for the 2018 Block Builder -Block Challenge and Paint Fulton grants.
Each participating property owner in a Challenge Block is eligible to receive a dollar-for-dollar match on exterior improvements (visible from the street), up to $1,000. If $500 is spent, a $250 match will be made. If $2,000 or more is spent the match will be $1,000. (minus taxes). If $5,000 is spent the match will be $1,000. Blocks of people must apply together and show a strong sense of community.
Paint Fulton provides City of Fulton residents with a selection of historic color schemes to use for painting their homes. In 2018, ANY HOMEOWNER in the city will be eligible for grant awards that use these historic colors. Homeowners can fill out a simple application, and if the project is completed by October 31, 2018, will receive up to $500.00 reimbursement check. Awardees will have a photo of their home featured on the Fulton Block Builders website and Facebook page.
For 30 years, The Great Outdoors has been serving the RV lifestyle needs of Central New York’s communities, with locations in Fulton, Brewerton and Auburn. As the area’s most complete RV dealership, The Great Outdoors offers Recreational Vehicle sales, service, rentals and accessories. They are known for their selection, aftermarket service and customer satisfaction. “We want to thank all of our customers for helping make The Great Outdoors, Central New York's premier RV dealer. Giving back to those communities we serve is just one way that we do that” said Bill Clark. “Supporting a movement like the Fulton Block Builders is good for all of us, whether we live in the city limits or not. Increasing street appeal, developing neighborhood pride and giving all residents the opportunity to live in a thriving community benefits everyone. We are glad to get behind such a worthy grass roots effort.”
IMPORTANT DATES REGARDING 2018 Fulton Block Builders:
• Wednesday, April 18, 2018 – Final applications and Paint Fulton applications are due
• Monday April 30, 2018 – Fundraising match for the Shineman grant must be raised
• Tuesday May 1, 2018 – FBB grant awardees announced & home improvements begin
• Wednesday October 31, 2018 – awardees must complete their work
Chuck Handley from Burke’s Home Center supported the FBB participants in 2017 and is proud to be a part of the 2018 program.
Burke's DO IT BEST Home Center provides a wide assortment of hardware, lumber, tools and building supplies and has been serving home owners and professional contractors since 1926. The Fulton, NY location will be offering FBB grant recipients discounts on many items needed to complete their projects. Burke’s is committed to providing quality materials and excellent customer service. If they don't have what you are looking for in stock, they can order it for you from their warehouse and have it ready for pickup in a couple of days.
Burke’s Home Center -62 N 2nd Street; Fulton • 15% discount on Benjamin Moore Paint • 10% discount on stock items – exceptions include roofing, pellets & power tools • Free lumber delivery
Northern Ace Hardware store is independently owned by Fulton resident, Chasity Browngardt. As the helpful hardware folks in your community, they promise that "helping you is the most important thing we have to do today."
As your local Ace Hardware, the Volney store is a member of the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the industry. Ace Hardware began as a small chain of stores in 1924 and has grown to include more than 4,600 stores in 50 states and more than 70 countries. Each Ace Hardware is unique and tailored to meet the needs of its local community. Chasity and staff are all committed to being "the Helpful Place" by offering customers knowledgeable advice, helpful service and quality products.
Ace Northern – 2721 State Rt. 3; Fulton • 20% discount on paint • 20% discount on stock items *Some exceptions apply • Free lumber delivery
While most farm markets are open only in the summer and fall when their crops are harvested, Ontario Orchards is open every day but Christmas to best meet their customer’s needs.
They offer a wide variety of products for customers to choose from in all seasons. But the summer growing season has always been a specialty. They have one of the finest selections of perennials, nursery products and roses for customers to choose from. Ontario Orchards also specializes in showcasing products made and grown in NY that they ship year-round. Local products such as, Canales sauces, Rudy’s, Honey, Maple Syrup, Hinerwadel salt potatoes, Dinosaur Barbeque sauces, Bucks seasonings, Hofmann hotdogs and coneys, Grandma Brown’s baked beans, Crogan Bologna, NY cheeses and much more. Customer service, quality and a smile are always at the top their list of things to do at Ontario Orchards.
Ontario Orchards-7735 State Rt. 104; Oswego • 25% all Nursery, Roses and Perennials – Guarantees are not included
At Lakeside, our team has a commitment to assist each customer with the service, many have come to expect here at Lakeside.
The newest store can be found in Hannibal in the old Scott’s Hardware location on Auburn Street. You’ll see facilities that are clean inside & out. Warehouses, with well-organized inventory & showrooms, and our delivery fleet, consisting of over 30 different sophisticated vehicles, stand ready to meet your needs. We are proud to state that we maintain industry leading state of the art inventory control & truck routing systems. Whether your project is commercial or residential Lakeside has the product lines you need.
Lakeside Roofing and Siding - 1082 Auburn Street; Hannibal • Varying discounts on all items
In addition to the discounts from these participating local businesses, each participating property owner in a Challenge Block is eligible to receive a dollar-for-dollar match on exterior improvements (visible from the street), up to $1,000. If $500 is spent, a $250 match will be made. If $2,000 or more is spent the match will be $1,000. (minus taxes). Funding is competitive please see Tips for a Competitive Application on the Fulton Block Builder Website at https://www.fultonblockbuilders.com/apply/
Eligible Improvements are: Painting Mailboxes Porch repair Exterior lights Soffit repair Front yard landscaping Front doors/screen doors Flower Boxes Shutter Sidewalk repair And more…. In 2018, ANY HOMEOWNER in the city will be eligible for grant awards that use these historic colors. Paint Fulton – Find Your Color provides Fulton residents with a selection of historic color schemes to use for painting their homes. Up to 50 possible combinations of colors are possible when using the 10 schemes (See how on the Fulton Block Builders Website). Only the colors within a single scheme can be used. Property owners do not have to use all of the colors in a scheme, but must use at least two out of the 4 available (body, trim, accent, bonus colors).
If your business is interested in providing discounts to participants, please e-mail FBB at fultonblockbuilders@gmail.com.
Linda Eagan receives donation from Zach Menter, President and CEO of Oswego County Ambulance Service. This donation makes Menter a NEIGHBORHOOD PRIDE LEADER as a Fulton Block Builder (FBB) Sponsor. Oswego County Ambulance Service, locally known as Menter Ambulance Service, is a private ambulance service whose main headquarters is in Fulton, NY. Their service provides Advanced Life Support emergency ambulance transport, and non-emergent transportation. Zach said he’s been watching the changes brought about by the Block Builder program and wanted to become involved. Linda thanks Zach for the very generous donation. Every dollar FBB raises is matched 2-to-1 by the Shineman Foundation up to $100,000.00.
Jennifer Whalen from FBB is seen here with Chris Sachel after receiving a BLOCK BUILDER donation from Mimi’s Diner. Patrons of Mimi’s will find delicious sandwiches and other American favorites at Mimi's Drive Inn in Fulton. Prices at Mimi's are a bargain, so you'll have plenty of cash left over to treat a friend (or two). Mimi's Drive Inn is a great place to go for lunch or dinner, so make your way over to the restaurant today and munch on an American classic. And let Chris and the gang know how much you appreciate their support of the Fulton Block Builder program!
Eryl Christiansen and Regina Lunkenheimer,Eastern Shore Associates pose with Jennifer as she thanks them for becoming the newest FBB RENOVATOR supporter. Eastern Shore is an organization with over 80 insurance professionals operating from 7 branch offices throughout Central and Upstate New York. They work with over 30 insurance companies, giving Them the ability to find the best solution to each of their customers' insurance needs. The employees live and work in the same communities as their customers, and are dedicated to helping protect the homes, automobiles, businesses, and lives of our neighbors. Supporting the FBB project is a natural for Eryl and Regina and the entire Eastern Shore team.
Uniforms Etc. team - Michaelanne Vail, Kiyara Moore, Jill Abbott-owner, Patrick Aquaviva and Michaelene Vail are proud their company is a SUPPORTER of FBB. Uniform’s Etc. is a custom embroidery and custom screen printing workshop that takes pride in creating unique embroidered and screen-printed designs for all your apparel and gift item needs. Their custom embroidery and custom screen printing is considered the state of the art in value, quality and service. They even made the FBB name tag Jennifer’s is wearing!
If you, your business or your service agency is interested in donating and/or providing discounts to participants, please e-mail FBB at fultonblockbuilders@gmail.com.
Fulton Block Builders has been receiving strong support from within the Fulton city limits. But for the second year in a row, business support has come from outside of the city with a donation from Sweet-Woods Memorial Co. in Phoenix. Dennis Goss, owner/operator of Sweet-Woods Memorial Co. in Phoenix is shown here presenting Linda Eagan with a check for the Fulton Block Builder project. “I am honored to support the Block Builder program. The work that this group has been able to accomplish is outstanding! I believe the potential for year two will far exceed the work that was done in the inaugural year. The city is lucky to have such a dedicated group of people volunteering for this program. I encourage businesses and individuals to learn all they can and support this momentum!” said Goss.
“Dennis is a strong advocate for the city and residents in Fulton. As a Rotarian he can be seen volunteering in Fulton Youth Soccer, Fulton YMCA, OCO Bowl-A-Thon, ARC of Oswego County, Fulton Public Library, Catholic Charities, Salvation Army, Fulton Polish Home, Fulton American Legion, Literacy Volunteers, the Salvation Army and filling Blizzard Bags for shut-ins throughout Oswego County. Dennis is an excellent example of community activism, we can’t thank him enough for this support.” Eagan said.
The Pre-Application deadline is March 16th. It is very important for blocks to get organized and gather signatures from their neighbors. This first step does not commit a home owner - it simply states that they want to learn more. Block Builder Ambassadors will meet with each block that submits a pre-application to explain the fine details of the program. It is after that meeting that homeowners will decide if they want to submit a final application to be considered for a Block Challenge Award. Eagan did stress, however, that without the Pre-Application being submitted a block cannot submit a Final Application, so don’t let March 16th slip by. Learn more about FBB on the website: https://www.fultonblockbuilders.com/apply/ or follow them on Facebook.
Since 1932, Sweet-Woods Memorial Co. has provided thousands of families all over Central New York with premium quality memorials, bronze plaques, and mausoleums. With locations in Phoenix, Brewerton and Camillus, the business was founded with one philosophy in mind: to provide the best quality material and craftsmanship available, at a reasonable price.
IMPORTANT DATES REGARDING 2018 Fulton Block Builders:
Dennis Goss from Sweet-Woods Memorial Company in Phoenix, NY presents Linda Eagan with a check in support of the Fulton Block Builders
This program works! You can be the difference in your neighborhood. Join us and help ripples of improvement become waves of pride!