Sunday, December 3, 2006 COMMUNITY THE POST PAGE 9 ® BOOKS Continued from Page 1 1,200 popular titles, including fiction, nonfiction, young adult, children’s books and biogra- phies — and more books are be- ing added all the time. There are also books on the New York Times Best Sellers list, classic books, and modern scholar pro- grams taught by world-renown professors. Listeners can also learn a foreign language through the Pimsleur Foreign Language Program, which is available through the service. “I think this is a good exam- ple of how technology has brought changes to the library and how we service our com- munities,” said Butler, who has been a librarian for more than 20 years. “Libraries are busier than ever.” . i {israrian Abort joliaais! Daniel Foery, a senior at College Misericordia, recently won an MP3 player in a drawing held at the Back Mountain Memorial Library. The contest was held to promote the new online downloadable eAudiobooks available through the library. Every patron that established an account for the new audio books was entered in the drawing. Presenting Foery with his prize, from left, are Krista Connolly, circulation coordinator; Edith Collins, library clerk; Foery; and Martha Butler, library director. CHOIR Continued from Page 1 possibility of forming a sing- ing group. The Noxen Choir - includ- ing 90-year-old Alice Lane, who missed last week’s prac- CHEER Continued from Page 1 Sandy Brown, whose daughter Samy participated in the parade for the third consecutive year. “It was great to see them having so much fun. It was also great to see the girls from all over coming to- gether and doing so well.” More than 100 cheerleaders were chosen to represent their respective regions during UCA camps last summer. The local girls attended the Pine Forest Camp. The younger cheerlead- ers, junior high school and younger, participate in the Thanksgiving Day Parade while high school-age cheerleaders perform in London. The local cheerleaders arrived in Philadelphia on Tuesday for a 2Y%-hour evening practice. There was also a 2-hour practice on the steps of the Philadelphia Mu- tice while visiting her daugh- ter in California — has per- formed at a variety of commu- nity events, but most of the performances are held at lo- cal nursing homes. “We love to sing the old songs and do sing-a-longs with the patients,” said Steltz. “(The residents) real- ly appreciate us being there.” Hubbel has a little advice for anyone who might want to join the fun. “I would encourage them to do it,” he said. “I get a lot out of it and I think the others do, too. Some people think they can’t sing too good, but all it takes is a little practice. I think it would be great if (oth- ers) joined the group.” As for the name? “Maybe we should come up with a better name,” suggest- ed Steltz. “Let me know if you have one.” OK, how’s this: The Noxen Community Chorus. A group of more than 100 cheerleaders participates in the Thanksgiving Day parade in Philadel- phia. Parents of the girls were re- sponsible to pay for the trip package, which included the pa- rade, hotel, a walking tour of Phi- ladelphia, a dinner-cruise on the Spirit of Philadelphia, and a par- ty on Thanksgiving night. leading organizations, such as leading,” said Sandy Brown. the Northeast Mustangs and “She’s been doing it since before Keystone Extreme. “My Qoughter loves cheer. great sport.” ie FO) she was in kindergarten. It’s a it io hac. ya Tn, I Be P, 2% Ae ¢ dics e SS oap Ne 3% KELLY J. POMRINKE Dallas H.S. graduate; active in cancer awareness Kelly J. Pomrinke, 32, of Harleysville and formerly of Dallas, passed away Friday, Nov. 24, 2006 in University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Phila- delphia, following a coura- geous battle against cancer. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of Russell L. and Marie Eyet, Center More- land, and Beverly Peirce Berg- er and her husband Perry, Montoursville. She was a graduate of Dallas High School Class of 1992 and the University of Pittsburgh Class of 1996. Kelly was employed as a manager in the human re- sources department of Axis Healthcare Communications, Yardley. Active in cancer awareness, in October she completed the three day 60- mile “Walk for a Cure” in Phi- ladelphia for the Susan G. Ko- men Foundation for breast cancer research. She was for- merly a member of the Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, Dallas, and attended the Branch Creek Community Church, Harleysville. She was preceded in death by her ma- ternal grandfather, George Peirce; and paternal grandpar- ents, Russell and Mildred Eyet. Surviving, in addition to her parents, are her loving hus- band, Jon L. Pomrinke; daugh- ter, Kira, her pride and joy; brothers, Russell T. Eyet, Kingston; Matthew T. Eyet, Philadelphia; and maternal grandmother Dorothy Peirce, Montoursville. Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Ko- men Breast Cancer Founda- tion or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. DERWIN PATTON JR. Enjoyed a passion for wood working Derwin Patton Jr., 74, of Beaumont passed away Tues- day, Nov. 21, 2006 in the Geis- inger Medical Center North, Plains Township. Born in Plains, he was the son of the late Derwin H. Jr. and Jennie McMillian Patton. He was a graduate of Beau- mont High School, class of 1951. Prior to his retirement in 1994 he was employed by Proctor and Gamble of Me- hoopany, for 27 years of ser- vice. Derwin enjoyed travel- ing, farming and spending time with the P&G retirees. His real passion was wood working. Preceding him in death was his granddaughter Holly Pat- ton and great-grandson, Clay- ton John Smith. Surviving is his wife of 55 years on Dec. 7, the former Al- ice Kindred; sons, Jack and his wife Bonnie, Kunkle; Robert and his wife Sheila, Noxen; daughters, Ka- ren Patton, Harveys Lake; Be- verly Patton, Beaumont; Alice Whitney and her husband Dan, Tunkhannock; grand- children, Tom, Heather, Erin, Kristie, Bobby Patton, Lori Balew- ski, Tracy Smith and Jason and Ryan Whitney; great- grandchildren, Josh and Hunter Balewski, Keely Pat- ton and Christopher Smith; sisters, Alice Jane Condon, Beaumont; Peg Weiss, Noxen; brother, Jack Patton, Beau- mont; numerous nieces and nephews. Interment, Beaumont Cem- etery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kunkle Fire Department RR 1 BOX 301A Dallas, PA 18612 or a charity of the donor’s choice. 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