Sunday, July 29, 2012 THE DALLAS POST PAGE 5 Gearing up for the 2012 Kiss the Pig contest are, from left, Lisa Pretko, Frontier Local Manager Wayne Devine, Tim Carroll and Tom Duffy. Absent at the time of the photo was Jack Dodson. Pig kissers gear up for smooch The 10th annual Dallas Har- vest Festival presents the Best of - Kiss the Pig, bringing back four of the contest’s highest vote get- ters for another chance to win big for their favorite charity or non-profit organization. This year’s veteran contes- tants are Dallas Borough Mayor Tim Carroll, who won the very first Kiss the Pig Contest in 2003 and who is back to support Dal- las Fire & Ambulance; Kunkle Fire Chief Jack Dodson who will seek to add to his 2006 winnings for the Kunkle Fire Company; Dallas Middle School Principal, whose 2008 win garnered a healthy sum for the Back Moun- tain Food Pantry and who is back for another healthy dona- tion; and Back Mountain Com- munity News Publisher Lisa etko, who enjoyed her 2007 @- with a darling little pi- et who is competing for Blue Chip Farm Animal Rescue. Traditionally, the contest win- ner takes home half of the total proceeds — this year, in celebra- tion of the 10th Annual Dallas Harvest Festival, all money col- lected will be donated to the winner’s charity or non-profi or- ganizationt. For a $1 donation, the publicis urged to vote and vote often — all in the name of charity. Dona- tions can be made through the contestant, the charity/non- profit or in a number of Back Mountain businesses. Ballot jars and posters can be found at N-Mart, Trucksville; Fuel On, Dallas; Ochman’s Coins and Jewelry, Dallas; and J&J Deli, Dallas. Ballot jars will be collected and the votes tallied on Satur- day, Sept. 15. The winning “smooch” will take place during the 10th annual Dallas Harvest Festival on Sunday, Sept. 16 and will be announced by District Judge James Tupper. Frontier Communications is the sponsor of this year’s Kiss the Pig Contest. Back Mountain residents are asked to be on the lookout for “Jax,” a 7-year-old Labra- dor/Golden Retriever who went missing from the area of Offset Paperback last week- end. Locals asked to be on lookout for Jax’ who has gone missing “Jax,” who is wearing a red collar with a Southwestern print on it, is the pet of a 10- year-old girl. Anyone who sees “Jax” is asked to call 262-4597. New books on shelves at library The following new books have been added to the shelves of the Back Mountain Memorial Library, 96 Huntsville Road, Dallas, for the month of June 2012: EXPRESS “The Fallen Angel” by Daniel Silva, “Creole Belle” by James Lee Burke, “Close Your Eyes” by Iris and Roy Johansen FICTION : “The Walking Dead Compen- dium One” by Robert Kirkman, “The Singles” by Meredith Goldstein, “The Fallen Angel” by Daniel Silva, “Creole Belle” by James Lee Burke, “Close Your Eyes” by Iris and Roy Jo- hansen, “Boleto” by Alyson Ha- gy BIOGRAPHY “It Worked for Me” by Colin Powell LARGE PRINT FICTION “Little Night” by Luanne Rice, “Heading Out to Wonder- ful” by Robert Goolrick, “Sum- mer Nights” by Susan Mallery, “Courageous” by Diana Palmer BOOKS ON CD “Spilled Blood” by Brian Free- man YOUNG ADULT “Keep Holding On” by Susane Colasanti, “The Wicked and the Just” by J. Anderson Coats SPECIAL DONATIONS “A Nation of Wusses” by Ed Rendell, presented by John Yud- ichak Memorial books donated to library remember deceased loved ones The following memorial/hon- or books have been added to the shelves of the Back Mountain Memorial Library, 96 Huntsville Road, Dallas for the month of June 2012: In memory of Martha Wheel- er, “Encyclopedia of Roses” by Charles and Brigid Quest-Rit- son, presented by The Back Mountain Memorial Library Friends Group In memory of Crystal Joy Rus- sell, “Growing Up Amish” by Ira - Eagler, presented by Cheryl Newberry The following books are in memory of Martha Jones and are presented by Ron and Deb- bie Miller: “Wolf Won't Bite” by Emily Gravett, “Green” by Laura Vaccaro Seeger In memory of Mary Mohr, “Great Lodges of National Parks: The West/Pacific Rim” (DVD), presented by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kretchmer; “Great Lodges of the National Parks: Glacier Lodges/Pacific North- west Lodges” (DVD), presented by Sandra Lefkowitz and family The following books are in memory of Susan Stolarick and are presented by Wilkes-Barre Women’s Organization for Net- working: “Mrs. Noodlekugel” by Daniel Pinkwater, “Mr. and Mrs. Bunny - Detectives Extraordi- naire” by Polly Horvath, “Extra Yarn” by Mac Barnett and “The Duckling Gets a Cookie!” by Mo Willems Young girls are encouraged to enter annual Luzerne County Princess Contest The Annual Luzerne County Fair Princess Contest will be held in conjunction with the Luzerne County Fair set for Sept. 5 through Sept. 9 at the amphitheater on the county fair grounds in Lehman. Contests must be at least 4 years old and no older than 6 years of age on Sept. 8, must reside in Luzerne County, must dress in a party dress and will be asked to tell a little about themselves. The winner may be asked to take part in community events during the year. A princess as well as a first run- ner-up will be chosen. For more information and a princess contest ballot, write to Trudy Clemson, Luzerne County Fair, P.O. Box 393, Dallas, PA 18612. Deadline to enter the contest is Aug. 27. OBITUARIES " BALDINI - Robert Joseph Sr. ment Summer Camp for special- needs adults. He was a member of the Dallas -66,-of Harveys Lake, died Ehren ~High Seheel cross country, track . day, July 19, 2012, at the Veterans and middle school soccer team. Trucksville; an uncle, great-aunts and great-uncles. : H - Gertrude Catherine yerman, 79, of Orange, died on Affairs: Medical'- Center, Plains-+'He ‘was‘a-member of the Dallas @hursday, July 19, 2012, at the . Township. He was born in Warminster on May 11, 1946 and graduated from iam Tennent. e served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era, where . he was wounded in action. He | was: awarded the National De- ¢ fense Service Medal, Parachute | Badge, Purple Heart, Vietnam “Service Medal, Expert Badge (Rifle) and the Bronze Star Med- al/ “V” Device. Surviving are a son, Robert Jo- seph Jr., Harveys Lake; brother, Larry, Warminster; sister, Linda, Warminster; one grandson and one granddaughter. EHRET - Corey A., 18, of Dal- las, died Sunday, July 22, 2012, at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township after fighting a courageous 3- year battle with embryonal rhab- domyo sarcoma. He was born in Kingston on December 13, 1993, and gradu- ated from Dallas High School on June 15, 2012. He was a 4H camp counselor at Hickory Run State Park, a mo- tivator for Kids with Cancer Se- ~ nior Project, a volunteer leader for the Deutsch Institute for Mi- sericordia University for adults with special needs. He received the Dallas High School Student of the Quarter “Spirit Award” in 2010 and 2011 and the Dallas High School Cross Country “Corey Ehret Award” for determination and perseverance. He was also a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, where he belonged to the youth group, served as an acolyte and volun- teered for roast beef suppers, and was also a volunteer for the Lu- zerne County Recreation Depart- Middle School Jazz Band in 2008. He was employed by the Irem Temple Country Club Golf Pro Shop. He had been accepted into the College of Engineering at Penn State, Wilkes-Barre cam- pus. Surviving are his parents, Dou- glas J. and Mary Reistetter Ehret; brothers, his twin, Christopher J.; and Brenden C., both at home. Memorial donations to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, RR 4, Box 627-A, Dallas, PA 18612- 0802 or the Corey Ehret Award Cross Country Booster Club at Dallas High School, 2000 Co- nyngham Ave., Dallas, PA 18612. LORD - Harold B., 99, of Vil- lage Drive, Hunlock Creek, died Wednesday, July 18, 2012, in Hos- pice Community Care, Wilkes- Barre. He was born March 5, 1913 in Hunlock Creek and served as a pastor for 30 years. As a young man, he worked in the mines and with Bencotter Decker’s, Berwick. He also worked in the woods and drove trucks for Guy Kindig, Global Van Lines and UGI at the Hun- lock Creek plant. Surviving are his daughters, Clara Spock, Plymouth; and Rose Kulp, Hunlock Creek; nine grandchildren; several great- grandchildren. PROTHEROE - Infant Shaw- na Lynne, of Trucksville, died Wednesday, July 18, 2012, in the Geisinger Medical Center of Danville. She was born Monday, July 16, 2012. Surviving are her mother, Amanda Protheroe; a grandfa- ther, Shawn Ellwood Protheroe, ! - Hospice Community Care Inpa- tient Unit at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. She was born Feb. 27, 1933 in Wilkes-Barre, was a graduate of GAR Memorial High School and a member of St. Frances X. Cabri- ni Church, Carverton. Surviving are her husband, Robert Thomas Smith Sr., with whom she celebrated her 63rd wedding anniversary on May 5, 2012; children, Mary Struckus, Orange; Robert Thomas Jr, Wilkes-Barre; Roxanne Castrig- nano, Trucksville; Brian F. X., Chase; Debra Wood, Wilkes- Barre; 13 grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren; brother, George Eyerman, Larksville; sisters, Mildred Klepacki, Wilkes-Barre; Catherine Paul, Wilkes-Barre, Theresa Castro, Philadelphia; nieces, nephews and great-niec- es. STONIER - Wallace G., of Tunkhannock, died Saturday, Ju- ly 21, 2012. He was born May 8, 1921 in * Eliminate Green Stains + Eliminate Chlorine » Eliminate Bad Odors * Filtering WATER PROBLEMS? 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She was born in Scranton on August 22, 1922, and was a grad- uate of St. Mary’s High School, Scranton. She was a member of Gate of Heaven Church, Dallas, was a past-president of the church’s Al- tar and Rosary Society and served as a lector and Eucharis- » Bacteria Protection * Ultra Violet Disinfection * Reverse Osmosis systems Toll Free: 888-442-0349 » Local: 570-586-4436 www. WaterMedic.net Water Medic Inc. 501 Pittston Blvd. * Dupont, PA 18641 tic Minister. She volunteered at The Meadows Nursing Home, Dallas and Mercy Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. Surviving are sons, Joseph, Bernville; Robert, Dallas; daugh- ters, Kathleen Malak, Shaver- town; Patricia Fosko, Dallas; Do- rothy Komsisky, Jackson Town- ship; Linda Casey, Kingston; brother, Leroy Phillips, Scran- ton; sister, Evelyn Rodgers, Scranton; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Memorial donations to Gate of Heaven Church, 40 Machell Ave., Dallas, PA 18612 or to Hospice Community Care In-patient Unit, Geisinger South Wilkes- Barre, 25 Church St., Wilkes- Barre, PA 18702. WHITE - Neal A., 70, of Hun- lock Creek (Lehman Township), died Saturday, July 21, 2012, at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospi- tal. He was born August 11, 1941 in Pittsfield, Mass. After graduat- ing from Pittsfield High School in Massachusetts, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 16 years. During his time of service, he received a Purple Heart due to injuries he received while serv- ing in Vietnam. He also was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Med- al, National Defense Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Rifle Sharpshooter. Badge and Com- bat Action Ribbon among others. He attended the Sweet Valley Church of Christ and was a mem- ber at large of both the Pennsyl- vania VFW and American Le- gion. Surviving are his mother, Mar- garet Piper, Kingston; his wife of 49 years, the former Margaret Kilfeather; sons, Dale Sr. of Moundsview, Minn.; James Sr., of Noxen; Neal Jr., of Lake Silk- worth; John, of Lake Silkworth; 14 grandchildren; eight great- grandchildren. Memorial donations to the Lake Silkworth Volunteer Fire Company, 26 Thorny Apple Drive, Hunlock Creek, PA 18621, or the Noxen Volunteer Fire Company, 3493 Stull Road, Nox- en, PA 18636. WODASKI - Helen, 89, of Ma- dison, N.J., formerly of Harveys Lake and Mt. Pocono, died Sun- day, July 15, 2012. Surviving are her daughter, Gloria Cracovia, Madison, N.J,; one grandson. 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