Monday, February 7, 2011

Approximately 1425 hours on Monday (Feb. 7) afternoon Cherry Hill Firefighters were alerted to a report of a house fire in the 400 block of Downs Drive. Squad 13, Squrt 1331, Ladder 1344, and Battalion 13, along with a BLS unit responded on the initial alarm. Battalion 13 upgraded the assignment to a working fire dispatch adding Ladder 1324, with a visible column of smoke from Station 3.

Three companies were on the scene with in five minutes of dispatch and found a single family dwelling with fire on the first and second floor. The fire was extending rapidly into the attic and threatening the neighbor’s home. Squad 13\’s crew deployed a 2 1/2\” hand line and initiated an attack on the main body of fire in the two car garage. Battalion 13 assumed command and Squrt 1331\’s crew deployed a 1 3/4\” hose line to the second floor and the two engine companies moved inside to extinguish the fire.

Ladder 1344 and 1324 conducted a primary search with negative results and initiate ventilation of the dwelling. Members opened up walls and ceilings to assist the engine companies with extinguishing the fire in the attic space. Engine 1322 was special called into the scene as a rapid intervention crew.

Mutual aid from Lawnside, Haddonfield, and Maple Shade provided coverage for Cherry Hill Fire stations. The fire was place under control with in 25 minutes. No injuries were reported. A total of 3 engine companies, 2 ladder companies, and 3 chief officers responded to the scene.

via cherryhillfire.blogspot.com

Harry S. Amwake, V passed away suddenly on February 7, 2011. Beloved son of

Colleen L. Amwake (nee Mader) of Gloucester City and Harry S. Amwake, IV of Glendora. Brother of Chelsea L. Amwake of Gloucester City.

HARRISBURG – A Dec. 11 poaching incident has two Lebanon County brothers facing possible prison sentences, including one who has the unfortunate distinction of being the first individual to be charged with felony counts under a new Game and Wildlife Code penalty structure that took effect in September, according to Pennsylvania Game Commission officials.

On February 3, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Camden, Inc., announced the 2011 Justice for ALL honorees. This year’s honorees include Ron Evans, Jim and Lynn Cummings, Monsignor Michael Mannion and the Ravitz Family from Generation to Generation.

In its eighth year, the Justice for ALL Dinner recognizes individuals and groups who exemplify outstanding spirit of community, social justice and goodwill. The 2010 Justice for ALL dinner raised more than $100,000, which in turn, enabled Catholic Charities to provide direct assistance to end crises, create stabilization within families, prevent eviction and utility disconnection, fulfill prescription needs and provide food to more than 1,800 families and individuals throughout the Diocese.

Back in November, our own \”Core Team\” member, music director, SSM member, and all around great guy Jim Wilson wrote this letter to the Gloucester County Times editor. How did we miss it? Click here or read it below:

 

To the Editor:

As a core team member of St. Mary\’s Roman Catholic Church in Malaga, the ongoing merger meetings with several local churches in an effort to form the newly named \”Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Parish,\” have been an eye-opener to the politics of church policy.

To my knowledge, this was to be a coordinated effort to share resources within the three parishes involved to strengthen — both spiritually and financially — the newly created umbrella parish mentioned above.

All three parishes had much to offer — until Tuesday, Nov. 9.

The parishioners of St. Mary\’s were left with a note on the door: \”You are hereby closed and all church business will be conducted at the other parishes.\”

Wednesday, February 09, 2011

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) today announced the Atlantic City and Camden fire departments were awarded a combined $14,835,147 in federal funding for firefighting staffing. The funding is made available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program. The highly competitive SAFER grant program is designed specifically to staff departments with trained firefighters.

NEAL

Melvin James Jr.

On February 8, 2011. Age 64. Of Camden. Formerly of Lindenwold. Loving Son of the late Melvin James Neal, Sr. and Catherine (nee Smallwood). Beloved father of Robin E. Neal of Philadelphia, PA and the late Melvin James Neal, III. Dear Brother of John Neal of South Carolina. Cherished Grandfather of Rhonshenik, Jennifer and Dennison Fernell Neal. Loving Great-Grandfather of Davaun and Rahshon. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his graveside burial service on Friday 12 Noon at Land of Canaan Cemetery, Elk Towsnhip. Memories and Condolences may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Melvin James Neal, Jr. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME 

On January 26, 2011. Age 48. Of Chesilhurst. Formerly of Leonardo, NJ. Cherished Son of the late Melvin and Elizabeth A. Lemberg. Beloved Cousin of Stephen H. Lemberg of New York and many other cousins, aunts and uncles. Survived by many close and caring friends. At Larry’s request, cremation is private. Inurnment will be with his late parents in the Bay View Cemetery, Leonardo, NJ.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Lawrence A. Lemberg. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ. Phone: 856-456-1142