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