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Young celeb visits mayor at Middletown's City HallEntry/Object ID
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William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House AssociationScope and Content
A two-part article from the Communities section of the Times Herald-Record, Friday, June 9, 2017, highlighting that the Bull Stone House has joined the I Love NY Path Through History Weekend.
Part 1: A Special Visit to City Hall
The main feature of the article highlights Saige Fohl, a 6-year-old girl with a rare genetic disorder called nonketotic hyperglycinemia (NKH). Saige is described as an appealing youngster who loves monkeys and hats. Despite the challenges of NKH, she is making steady progress, using her iPad to communicate, and has a very supportive family.
Accompanied by her mother, Robin Fohl, Saige recently visited Middletown's City Hall, where they were welcomed by Mayor Joe DeStefano. During the visit, Saige got to sit in the mayor's chair and received a personal donation check from him to go toward NKH research. Author Barbara Bedell notes that Saige has frequently served as a poster child for NKH fundraising efforts.
Part 2: The Bull Stone House Tour ("Coming up")
The second portion of the article promotes an upcoming local historic tourism event. The historic Bull Stone House in Campbell Hall has joined the statewide "I Love NY Path Through History Weekend" and will be open to the public for tours.
The article highlights the history of the site, noting that:
It was built in 1722 by William Bull and Sarah Wells, who were among the very first European settlers in Orange County.
The property also features a New World Dutch Barn, which is highly significant as the only surviving barn of its style in Orange County.
Both historic structures are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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"The Bull Stone House built in 1722 by William Bull and Sarah Wells, who were among the first settlers in Orange County, has joined the I Love NY Path Through History Weekend from 1-4 p.m. June 17. The structure and the only example of a New World Dutch Barn still standing in Orange County are located at the corner of the Sarah Wells Trail and County Route 51 in Campbell Hall. Both are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Suggested donations to visit the structures are $3 for adults, $8 for families, and $2 for children."