Edward F. Sobel Jr., 76, of Audubon, passed away on January 17. A 45 year resident of Audubon, Mr. Sobel was a lifetime member and past Battalion Fire Chief of the Audubon Volunteer Fire Co. #1. He worked as a night foreman in the maintenance department for the Audubon Board of Education, retiring in 1977. He was also a longtime member of the Audubon Democrat Club and the Joseph L. DeMarco, III Golf Scholarship Committee. Ed will always be remembered for his great sense of humor and his beautiful blue eyes.

Beloved husband of 53 years to the late Katherine Sobel. Dear father of Doreen (Charles) Boyer and Kathleen Sobel, both of Audubon, NJ. Loving grandfather of Guy, Danielle, Nicole, Jason, special Pop to Georgie and great grandfather of three.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Wednesday 8:30 to 10:30 AM at the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, 250 White Horse Pike, Audubon, NJ.

Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 11 AM at the Church of St. Rose of Lima, 4th Ave. & Kings Highway, Haddon Heights, NJ. Entombment New St. Mary\’s Cemetery, Bellmawr, NJ.

The family strongly requests in lieu of flowers, contributions be made in his memory to the Audubon Fire Department, 221 W. Merchant St., Audubon, NJ 08106.

Dave Stallwood, president of the Gloucester City Business Association reminded all members that the association will meet on Tuesday, January 22^nd ,at 5.30 PM, Cap\’s Café, 314 Jersey Avenue.

Stallwood said, \”There is an awful lot of interest in going green at this time. So with these thoughts we are brining in a company that deals in solar energy. Come on down and see how you can save energy dollars for your business, in some cases this can be at no cost to you. See you there.\”

On January 16, 2008, of Bellmawr. Age 55. Beloved son of the late Helen (nee Goss) and Richard Baals, Sr. Dear brother of William T., Joseph A., Thomas E., Albert W., Shirley Lynn, Kathleen Marie (Chris Johnston) and Deborah Ann (John White). Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Richard enjoyed racing at Atco Raceway, Bridgeport, Englishtown and Reading.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation from 4 to 6pm Tuesday eve at the Verga Fire Hall, 1415 Crown Point Rd., Westville. Memorial Service 6pm. Interment private.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Baals Family, 38 Wilson Avenue, Bellmawr, NJ 08031.

At the monthly meeting of the Brooklawn Board of Education on January 17, the Board of Education honored two sixth grade students who attend the Alice Costello School for their innovative charitable work. After the 3-year old daughter of one of their teachers was diagnosed with leukemia, Gabryelle Doherty and Sydney Weichmann were inspired to begin to raise money to help seriously ill children. Gabryelle and Sydney created the idea \”Purses 4 Patients,\” a program where the girls collect and recycle juice pouches and then sew them together into stylish purses.

Gabryelle and Sydney have been making these purses since last summer out of recycled juice pouches such as Capri Sun, Minute Maid, and Kool-Aid. They offer a variety of colors and sizes, ranging from small to extra-large, with a cost from $5 to $20. All proceeds from Purses are donated by the girls to the Children\’s Hospital of Philadelphia. If you wish to purchase a purse from the girls, you can contact staff at the Alice Costello School at 456-4039.

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