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October 5
DUPONT

The blessing of animals will be offered today, October 5, at 12:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in the rear parking lot. All are welcome.

VFW Ladies

October will be a busy month for The Dupont Lions. Some of the things they have planned are: Oct.13, a leader dog seminar, at the VFW; Sunday, Oct.19, White Cane Day. The Lions will be out at the Hub in Dupont and collecting money for white cane. From now till Nov.17 the Lions will be selling tickets for the community fund raiser. You can also stop by any of the business around the "Hub" and buy a ticket or see any Lion to purchase one. Pictured is Chris Kalmanowicz.

The Ladies Auxiliary of Przybytek-Kundlas VFW Post 4909, Dupont will hold their monthly meeting in Tuesday, October 7, at 7:00 p.m. at the post home. President Margaret Best will preside.

Council Meeting

Dupont Council regular monthly meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, in the James Cocco Council Chambers at the Municipal Building.

Tire Recycling

Dupont Borough, in cooperation with Luzerne County, will conduct a tire recycling program on October 18.

Residents must call the borough office to register for pickup by our street department on Friday, October 17.

The borough is limited to 200 tires.

Halloween Event

Dupont Borough Council, in conjunction with area organizations, will have a Halloween event at the pavilion at the park on Friday, October 31, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The CCD Program at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church began classes on Monday, September 29, from 6:00 to 7:0 p.m. in the Sacred Heart School and continues each Monday.

All students are asked to meet in the church prior to 6:00 p.m. for opening prayer and classroom assignments. Class this year will be held in the former kindergarten located in the convent‘s lower level.

Classes will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. and conclude at 7:00 p.m. every Monday evening.

All students will be dismissed to the courtyard between the church and new school building after class for parent pickup.

If you have not registered for CCD you will be able to sign up prior to the start of the class, registration will take place in the vestibule of the church from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

If anyone is interested in become a volunteer for the CCD program please contact Elaine Starinski at 654-6952.

Church Meetings

Meeting schedule for the month of October for the Holy Mother of Sorrows Church:

Sunday, October 5, ANS at 11:30 a.m;

Monday, October 6, Parish Committee;

Sunday, October 12, PTO;

Youth Club on Sunday, October 19 at 9:30 a.m.

Women’s Society

The Women’s Society of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church will meet on Tuesday, October 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the church hall.

Finance Council

The Parish Finance Council of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church will meet on Thursday, October 9, from 7:00 to 9:00.

Senior Bingo

The Senior Outreach of Sacred Heart of Jesus is sponsoring a Senior Bingo on Sunday, October 26, from 1:00 to 4:00 in the church hall.

There is no admittance charge. Refreshments will be served.

All parishioners 60 or older are welcomed to attend.

The Senior Outreach is also planning a Bake Sale the weekend of November 1 and 2 which will take place in the church hall after all the weekend Masses. Committee members will be accepting baked good donations in the church hall starting at 1:00 on Saturday, November 1.

The Bake Sale proceeds will fund senior outreach activities, such as, bulletin mailings, Christmas gifts.

Police Alert

It has been reported to Borough Officials that there have been suspicious individuals trespassing on residents’ property and rummaging through items left outside.

Please be attentive and report any suspicious activities immediately to police.

Service Schedule

Dupont Service schedule for the week of October 5 is as follows:

Monday, Oct. 6 - blue refuse bags;

Tuesday, Oct. 7 - yard waste;

Wednesday, Oct. 8 – recycling of newspapers and corrugated boxes.

Anyone needing a special pickup of yard waste can contact the borough office for special arrangements.

Also note that during the fall months residents are asked to keep leaves cleaned from borough streets. During the rains the leaves will collect into the storm drains causing water problems on the roadways.

Resident cooperation in this matter will prevent expenses for the street department workers.

Additional refuse bags are available at the Hub, 2 Bear Creek Rd. after regular municipal hours and on weekends.

Got News?

If you have an article which you would like to submit you can send the information to dupont.news@comcast.net or by calling 654-0897.

Please send your news items by Wednesday evening. Please include a contact phone number

Bowling Results

Dupont Lanes’ Leagues Scores:

Bowlerettes

High Scratch Series Scores: Irene Jemiola, 546; Helen Zapotoski, 541; MaryLou Fereck, 479; Connie Berlinski, 468; Rosemary Dougherty, 465; Debbie Stevens, 455; Christine MacVicar, 418; Mary Hergan, 415;Ann Alfano, 412

Friday Junior/Senior

High Scratch Series Scores:

Men’s Division: Tony Confletti, 717; Anthony Ferretti, 667; Keith Griffin, 561; Jonathan Zimmerman, 555; Kyle Getz, 543; Billy Jr. Elko, 518; Gary Jr. Magdon, 516; Brandon Matthews, 496; Michael Lenchak, 466; Matthew O’Donovan, 459.

Women’s Division: Nina Domnick, 437; Brooke Keeler, 419; Katie George, 398; Lauren MacVIcar, 361; Madeleine Dahms, 337; Christen Sedlak, 315; Leigh Ann Esser, 258.

Dupont Prep Boys

High Scratch Series Scores: Justin Coyne, 397; Henry Augenstein, 331; Alex Ferretti, 314; Mihcael Elko, 313; Andrew Adkins, 302; Zachary Hapersberger, 291; Joey Musto, 274; Rudy Garafola, 265; Evan Esposito, 262; Nicholas Alfano, 258.

Bantam/Prep Boys

High Scratch Series Scores: Jesse Carlen, 158; Bryan Shupp, 150; Evan Elko, 120; Jimmy Dillon, 119; Joey Jones, 110; Joshua Bryk, 108; Calvin Sutcliffe, 108; Jacob Morreale, 106; Michael Walsh, 103; Caden Sutcliffe, 99.

Bantam/Prep Girls

High Scratch Series Scores: Jordan Cegelka, 226; DanielleZydko, 170; Taylor Bologa, 159; Kayla Hindermarsh, 156; Callie Kipp, 144; Alyvia Guariglia, 141; Katrina Dillon, 140; Jayme Yockey, 130; Elizabeth Charney, 130; Piper Kane, 130.

Mixed Girls

High Scratch Series Scores: Courtney Osiecki, 429; Alyssa Adkins, 35; Elizabeth Brandt, 339; Irene Magdon, 325; Shelby Wesolowski, 316; Hayley Markowski, 314; Megan Ruda, 310; Sara Lukowich, 309; Marissa Morreale, 301; Elizabeth Cappelloni, 293.

Mixed Boys

High Scratch Series Scores: John Patrick Minich, 430; Nicholas Esposito, 419; Sam Carlen, 397; Michael Mesaris, 394; Kevin Boone, 393; Patrick Dougherty, 392; Kyle Berlinski, 390; Eric Curtis, 382; Nicholas Maruska, 375; Dave Pacovsky, 375.

Warehouse Mixed

High Scratch Series Scores:

Men’s Division: Mark Hogan, 667; Andrew Lazowich, 568; Frank Obitz, 553; Matt Charney, 544; John Doran, 525.

Women’s Division: Ruth Zellock, 539; Melony Yurek, 483; Ann Kopeck, 482; Cindy Taft, 429; Louise Starzec, 393.

Magic Circle

High Scratch Series Scores: Michael Spece, 641; Butch Papp, 632; Paul Chmiel, 567; Greg Renfer, 557; Russ Stevens, 557; Rich Jr. Aston, 553; Joseph Chmiel, 542; Rick Sr. Aston, 539; Don Sherer, 530, Chris Fisk, 529.

Universal League

High Scratch Series Scores: Francis Pupa, 649; Matthew Felter, 648; Edward Collins, 629; Richard Arditi, 618; Dan Polarecki, 618; Jerry Coggins, 616; Nicholas Berlinski, 607; Mark Prebish, 594; Peter Chodnicki, 580; David Titton, 578.

National

High Scratch Series Scores: Matthew Felter, 714; Mark Kulick, 711; Mike Kivak, 697; Allyn Jr. Ferretti, 662; Bruce Rydzy, 644; Brian Elko, 619; Rich Gorzkowski, 612; Al Sr. Ferretti, 609; Keith Weinschnek, 592; Ken Harper, 584.

Pittston Twp. VFW

High Scratch Series Scores: Larry Jr. O’Brien, 654; Jack Casper, 639; Anthony Grieco, 603; Phil Jr. Gianfarcaro, 600; Frank Solano, 569; John Blattner, 563; Jim Chimento, 553; Joe Argenio, 553; Joe Dalessandro, 551; Jim Francioso, 545.

American

High Scratch Series Scores: Peter Latona, 695;Steve Patton, 691; John Kulick, 671; Neal Elko, 669; Mark Kulick, 652; John Grohowski, 610; John Lampman, 607; Rich Kuligowski, 605; Allyn Jr. Ferretti, 604; Edward Collins, 603.

Sunday Night Mixed

High Scratch Series Scores:

Men’s Division: Russ Stevens, 526; Ed Romanowski, 497; Rob Truesdale, 462; Greg Brunges, 437; Tom Kokura, 393.

Women’s Division: Chrissy Nesgoda, 464; Denise Truesdale, 429; Debbie Stevens, 402; Mima Buzzetta, 386.