Kids Consignment Sale

Change it Up a Kids Consignment Sale: We are super excited about this upcoming 2 day sale happening April 26th and 27th :)

Tell your friends you think might like to consign, they will make money and support a great organization. But best of all it will be a wonderful opportunity for families to find what they want/need at great prices. In this down economy its time to offer/find different options!

Maybe some kid could use your old cleats (in good shape). Or maybe some little girl would love the barbie playhouse you don't use anymore? Bathing suits for summer. And books for enriching young minds, come one come all :)

For more information visit c1changeitup.com or Stop by our FB page with any questions: C1's Kid's Consignment Sale- Change it UP

This will be happening at 60 N Main St Gloversville . Consignors of Good Quality Items Wanted!!

Contribute To Your Community

I know that these past few years have been especially tough on all of you, but keep in mind that it has also been so for all of our local businesses and non profits. With the coming of tax returns I would like to urge everyone to make a small contribution to a local entity of their choosing. Even if all you can part with is a ten dollar bill I know it would be put to good use. It is important to remember that we must continue to invest in our community if we want it to continue to grow and survive for future generations. Some organizations that would be very appreciative of your contributions would be the Regional Animal Shelter, The Senior Center, The Fulton County Museum, Gloversville Public Library and the Glove Theatre. No matter what your contributions may be or who you decide to support the time is now and the need is great.

The Regional Animal Shelter

The Fulton County Museum

The Gloversville Public Library

The Glove Theatre
Article by Logan Barclay

Cutting Firefighters A Worrisome Idea

January 23, 2013
The Leader Herald

Referring to an article in The Leader-Herald, it appears once again the mayor has the Gloversville Fire Department in his sights to cut staffing and save money. This "cost saving measure" is particularly worrisome to me, as it should be to all of our elderly disabled and citizens dependent on oxygen and other services.

In the event of a fire, I cannot "wait for firefighters to be called in on overtime." I do not move quickly, my home has eight oxygen containers that are highly flammable, and, with all that firefighters have to do to fight a fire, cutting staff further would endanger my life and the lives of anyone else in a similar situation.

The mayor has no firefighting experience, but somehow he thinks he can decide what is needed? He stated, "The minimum manning and no-layoff clauses are luxuries this city can no longer afford. I am happy to pay overtime when we need to call people in for a fire or other emergency, but it pains me to pay extra money because previous administrations agreed to these terms."

These are luxuries? My family would disagree as would the families of the disabled and senior citizens. It pains him to pay? What of the pain that is caused families in the loss of a firefighter, grandmother, mother, father, or a child?

Mr. King also stated this plan would save the city about $100,000. Is that the dollar amount for the loss of a life? In this same article, Fire Chief Beth Whitman-Putnam said the firefighters are willing to work with the city this year and understand the fiscal troubles the city faces. She said a memorandum of understanding regarding staffing between the department and city was agreed to in 2011 and extended in 2012. She said under the conditions of the memorandum, the department is down three positions from the normal staffing level.

I suggest Mr. King not take it upon himself to push a further reduction in staff in a city with many old buildings that go up quickly when on fire.

Surely there are other ways to cut expenses without putting public safety in jeopardy. The mayor should also stop his comparisons with the city of Johnstown. They have half our population.

Perhaps Mr. King should ask for input from professionals before he decides what is in the best interest of public safety.

Article by Judy Marcoux

Resident of Gloversville

Recycling for Recreation

Many people have contacted me with concerns around the city and would like to help out. The problem is not all of us have time or the resources that we wish we had. I understand that everyone has jobs to go to and many have little mouths to feed. Nobody will hold that against you, but we have a way you can help and it can only benefit you in the process!

There has been a Green Fiber recycling bin near the side entrance to City Hall since 2010. Few seem to know about it and I haven't heard mention of it for some time until recently. All of paper products from City Hall go into it! Green Fiber in turn uses the paper for manufacturing blow-in insulation. Nifty! Citizens can contribute to this effort to recycle as well! Why would you want to do this? Alright here is the kicker, for every ton of paper that gets picked up by Green Fiber the city gets $25 dollars that goes into the Recreation Fund!

Citizens can bring down any paper products EXCEPT pizza boxes, paper with excessive crayon on it and boxes used to transport vegetables, because they are covered inside with a food grade wax. Some examples are: wrapping paper, cardboard tubes from toilet paper and paper towels, tissue boxes, cereal boxes, envelopes (even with the plastic window), boxes that garbage bags & food storage bags come in, frozen food boxes, etc.

It may not seem like much, but if we could get more people onboard think of the results both financial and Green. Either way every little bit helps and it goes right back to all of you in the form of recreational events. As it turns out more than half of our garbage is paper that can be recycled! So lets recycle!

-Logan Barclay