Irish Society Members Mike Riley, Jerry Greene, Joe Riley, Gary Ross Sr.

Irish Society Members Linda Green, Charlene Riley & Michelle Riley

Irish Society Members Jerry Greene & Ed Gorman

Irish Society Member Theresa McCarthy & President Green

Irish Society Member Ed Gorman & Maryellen Plews

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Concerning my loan through the Gloucester City RCA/Small Cities Housing Rehabilitation Program, it is with regret that I am sending this letter to Mayor William James. I have tried to remedy the situation on my own but I have not been able to get any satisfaction. Frankly, I am at my wit\’s end.  

Enclosed you will find a copy of a letter that at I sent to Mr. Eric Fetterolf in regards to a \” home improvement \” loan I received through the above- mentioned program.  

I have had no satisfaction from Mr. Fetterolf, nor have I heard from anyone from A to Z Associates, although at this point, I will not deal with anyone from A to Z.  

These contractors replaced windows in my home that should not have been replaced – windows that were actually newer windows on my third floor and in the basement. Yet, they neglected to replace the old, nailed-shut windows in my dining room and my two bedrooms on my second floor that should have been replaced.  

Also, they replaced a sink I had in my bathroom ( which, again, was not supposed to be replaced) with an interior sink. The sink, along with a cheap toilet, were both improperly installed. The toilet moves and shakes every time someone sits on it.  

According to the paperwork, I was charged $1,220 for materials and installation charges – materials that I have priced myself to be approximately $200 for both the sink and toilet. Plus I was charged another $980 on the paperwork to \”install new floor\” – but the only floor installed in the bathroom was a cheap piece of linoleum.  

I have made many phone calls regarding the situation, and when I got no response, I sent the attached letter.  

I finally heard from Mr. Fetterolf after he received my letter, and when he came to my home, along with the building inspector and two owners of A to Z, Warren and Brad Michaels, he promised me he would look into the matter, and even said he would have the fire inspector come out to check the third floor. I have not seen or heard from Mr. Fetterolf since.  

If Mr. Fetterolf mistook my kindness and courtesy to him and his crew as an open invitation to walk all over me, he is sadly mistaken. I have no intention of letting this matter drop. I am dreading the coming winter, as my front steps are cracked and worse than they were before they were replaced, yet, according to my paperwork, this cost me almost $3,000.  

My bathtub still leaks and the fire alarm still goes off every time I turn on the light switch on for longer than a minute or two. I am sick of living like this. As a matter of fact, Mr. Mayor, I would like to invite you to come to my home and inspect these \”improvements\” for yourself and to see if you honestly say that you would accept this kind of workmanship in your home. Somehow, I don\’t think that you would.  

I have filed a complaint with the Consumer Advocacy Group of America and I am waiting to hear from them now. My next step will be to contact an attorney and the consumer advocates at the local radio and television stations. This is a step I hope not to have to take. However, I feel that I have been taken advantage of, and I have no intention of letting this matter rest.  

I, a single mom trying to survive, will not be responsible for loans totaling $22,000 plus for these \”improvements.\”  

There is one last item. It is an item that, admittedly, I should have questioned more thoroughly when I initially signed the paperwork. However, in my excitement over having my house finally fixed up, I took Mr. Fetterolf\’s word again and now I question my decision.  

On the contractor acceptance sheet that I signed, I noticed that three of the bidders (including A to Z Company to which the contractor was given) noted their lead remediation costs. My question is this – what lead remediation work was done in my home? I can find nothing to this affect on my paperwork except the notation regarding it on the acceptance sheet. Does my home have lead-based paint or any other lead problem I don\’t know about?  

Although Mr. Fetterolf assured me at the time my home did not have any lead-based paint problems, I want this situation addressed in writing. I don\’t understand why A to Z Contractors (and two of the other contractors who bid) would address this situation if there were no problem.  

Well, Mr. Mayor, I am looking to you for your help. I have been getting the run-around now for almost a year, but this matter must be resolved. Gloucester City prides itself on its people, and I hope that its motto, \”where great things are happening\” is not, in fact, a fallacy.  

Thank you so much for your anticipated attention on this matter. I truly appreciate anything you can do to help me.  

Brenda Davis, Homeowner Gloucester City  

By Hank F. Miller Jr. 

Rules? How do rikishi live? How do they start? How do I get tickets to see it? I tried to keep the question list basic, but the answers fairly complete. I also tried to limit the use of sumo jargon, so that the text would read like English, not Japanese. Though there is one exception; I used rikishi throughout because that is the term the men use who compete in and run professional sumo strongly prefer the 

One that they feel best describes them (the Chinese characters used to write it literally mean \”strong warrior\”). 

When I started watching sumo back in the 1970s the rikishi seemed to come and go mysteriously, like belted Loch Ness monsters; because sumo had no single season, I had trouble getting a temporal handle on it. 

Rikishi, however, are creatures of habit, regulating their lives according to a crowded schedule that change little from year to year. First and foremost, they must appear in six annual fifteen-day tournaments or basho, one approximately every two months: 

*The Hatsu Basho(First Tournament)in Tokyo, January 

*The Osaka Basho in March 

*The Natsu Basho(Summer Tournament) in Tokyo, May 

*The Nagoya Basho in July 

*The Aki Basho(Fall Tournament)in Tokyo, September 

*The Kyushu Basho held here in Fukuoka in November 

Tournaments are also called by the months in which they are held; for example, the January Tournament of Ichigatsu Basho. Rikishi would thus seem to have it easier than other sports professionals; Their annual schedules are only 90 days long. In the Edo Period, they even had it easier; they appeared in only two official tournaments, both usually lasting only ten days. Rikishi were known as fellows who only had to work twenty days per year. 

But modern rikishi have little time off. In addition to daily practice and regular tournaments, they take part in provincial tours, or exhibition bouts and overseas trips. 

In between, they make personal appearances, meet with supporters and attend sumo functions. 

One reason why new ozeki (champions) and Yokosuka (grand champions)do so poorly in the first tournament after their promotion is that they are completely exhausted from the endless round of celebrations. No one, however, has yet to party himself out of an entire tournament.

To Be Continued: 

Warm Regards From Kitakyushu City, Japan 

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• Breed: Golden Retriever, Chow Chow Mix
• Sex :Male
• Age :Adult
• Size: Medium 

 

Garth is a very sweet boy who needs a good home. He walks well on a leash and seems to get along with olther dogs and cats. However,Garth prefers not to live with children under the age of 12. Garth is very affectionate. He will be your best friend. Please stop in and meet Garth soon.

If you are interested in adopting Garth, please call the shelter at (856) 663-3058 and check on his/her availability. All dogs adopted from our shelter will be spayed/neutered prior to leaving the facility.

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The Gloucester Lions suffered their first loss of the young season when Schalick\’s Kyle Cullen booted a 27 yard field goal with under four minutes remaining.

The Lion\’s coming off a 42 – 13 win over Pitman last week, took a 7 – 0 lead when Adam Dick plowed through from 2 yards out on the first play of the second quarter giving the Lions the lead. Gloucester threaten to take a two touchdown lead late in the second quarter when Gloucester\’s Steve Goad\’s 10 yard pass into the end zone was intercepted ending the Lions drive.read story

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MORE RAMS ALUMNI NEWS

October 20th a \”Support Sidoti Day\”
Proceeds to help defray rehab costs. There will be two events. In the morning a 5k run/ 1 mile walk will be held at National Park. Registration begins at 8 am. Cost is $20 which includes a tee-shirt. Sponsorships are needed and cost $125. Any business wishing to sponsor will have their company\’s name printed on the back of the t-shirt that will be given to all runners. The shirts will also be sold at the social and throughout the year at all of the school\’s home sporting events. Later that evening a Beef & Beer will be held at Gloucester Catholic. Festivities begin at 7:30 PM. The cost is $25.

We are seeking donations for a silent auction to be held that night. If you have any questions you can contact Ryan Murphy at (856)-237-4526. Donations can be mailed to Support Sidoti c/o Ryan Murphy Gloucester Catholic 333 Ridgeway St. Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Please make checks out to Gloucester Catholic.

The 11th annual Kathy Campbell Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament,
The proceeds from the tournament have provided more than $70,000 in tuition assistance for families from St. Margaret\’s, St. Joseph\’s Pro-Cathedral, Gloucester Catholic, Camden Catholic, as well as other schools in the diocese. This year tournament will be October 6, 2007at Woodbury Country Club. The entry fee is $120, which includes golf, buffet dinner following
(at St. Margaret\’s) and prizes. If you can\’t golf, but would still like to contribute, you can sponsor a hole for $100 or just make a donation. If you have any questions, please email Kathy Campbell Dougherty at [email protected] or our website at http://www.kathycampbellgolf.com . Gloucester Catholic Alumni Communion Breakfast Sunday November 4th.
For tickets or information please call Anne Barron (456-4400 ext. 20)

\”RAMS ON THE RIVER\” with the Geator himself, Jerry Blavat.

The dancing begins at 7PM on Saturday, November 17th in the gym and continues until midnight. So come dance to the Oldies with your classmates and friends, just as you did every Friday night back in high school. Tickets are $35.00 each, which includes a buffet, beer, and set-ups. Tables can be reserved for GROUPS OF TEN (10) ONLY. Only 500 tickets will be available on a first come, first serve basis and no tickets will be sold at the door. For tickets or information please call Anne Barron (456-4400 ext. 20) or Mary Ann Saunders (456-4400 ext 17)
 

OPEN HOUSE

For 7th and 8th graders will be held on November 2nd at 7:00 pm. Please contact Mr. Tony Powers for more information. . For more information on these events please e-mail [email protected]

Visit our web page www.gchsrams.org and sign our alumni e-mail directory. Please send us your alumni news updates

Gloucester City Shamrock Festival, Sept. 15th

Gloucester City Mayor James & Patrick Green from Audubon, NJ

Joe Collins – Festival MC & Shawn Green, President Gloucester City Irish Society

Beer Garden Crowd Picture

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Elsie M. Fowler, age 88, passed away on September 12. The wife of the late Charles Fowler, Elsie was a lifetime resident of Gloucester City. She was a graduate of Gloucester City High School, Class of 1936, and was Valedictorian of her class.

Mrs. Fowler was a lifetime member and active member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Gloucester City. She was a 71 year member of Haddonfield Chapter #140 of the Order of the Eastern Star and joined in 1936, having served twice as Worthy Matron and twice on the Grand Staff for the State of New Jersey. Elsie worked for Trailways Bus Company for 45 years and at the time of her retirement was Administrative Assistant to the Vice-President of the Northern Division, covering, Maine to Florida.

She and her late husband enjoyed traveling, especially to Hawaii. Mrs. Fowler is survived by several cousins, her Church Family, and special friends Louisa Llewellyn, Edna Martin, Bettie and Arch Gray, Richard Warwick (the son she never had), James and Debbie Warwick.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing on Friday Evening from 7 to 9 pm with Eastern Star Service 8 pm in the funeral home and Saturday morning from 10 to 11 am at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Methodist Religious Service 11 am in the funeral home officiated by Pastor Pete Broomall of Malaga United Methodist Church and Pastor Gary Brennan of Westville United Methodist Church. Entombment to follow in Harleigh Mausoleum Chapel by the Lake with her late husband.

Flowers will be accepted or Memorial Donations may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children: 3551 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140. Attn: Donation Department. Please write in memo: Elsie Fowler. Elsie and her husband believed that \”A Life Well Lived is Worth Remembering.\” Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Elsie M. Fowler.

KRAUSS Herbert A.
On Sept. 15, 2007, of Haddonfield. Age 92.
Beloved husband of Genevieve (nee David). Devoted father of Michelle (Vincent) Siderio of Mullica Hill. Brother of Lillian Crane of Haddon Twp. Uncle of William Crane.
Herbert served in the Army during WWII and participated in the Normandy invasion of France. He worked for Acme Markets for 48 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wed. 9-10 AM TERRANOVA FUNERAL HOME, Inc., 402 White Horse Pike, Haddon Heights, followed by his Funeral Service at 10 AM. Int. Locustwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions to either the Disabled American Veterans of NJ, 135 W. Hanover St., 4th Fl., Trenton, NJ 08618 or the NJ State SPCA, 1119 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, NJ 08901. To express condolences and share memories visit: terranovafuneralhome.com

SCHARD, FRED C.
Suddenly on September 5, 2007, Fred C., age 84 of Audubon Park passed away.
Born in Camden, Fred had been a resident of Collingswood for over 37 years before moving to Audubon Park. Fred first worked as a fireman at Camden City Hall and then for Federal Oil Company in Camden from where he retired.
Fred was the beloved husband of the late Emma Kerr Schard. He is survived by many family and friends.
At Mr. Schard\’s request, funeral services and inurnment at the columbarium at Harleigh Cemetery in Camden were held privately.
Arrangements HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Haddon Heights.