Forget the groundhog, Little League sign-ups this week

Avoca/Dupont Little League will hold registrations on Monday, Feb. 8, Tuesday, Feb.9 and Wednesday, Feb 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the upper Avoca Little League field clubhouse. Signups are for tee ball, coach pitch, minor baseball and softball, major baseball and softball, junior baseball and softball and senior baseball.

Registration fee is $50.000 per player and $60.00 per family with junior and senior baseball being $50.00 each player. For more information call 457-4385.

The Dupont Softball/Tee Ball Organization is conducting signups on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Dupont Polish Club, side entrance lower level. Cost is $15.00 for tee ball-girls and boys ages 3 to 7; $35.00 for softball girls ages 8 to 18 plus fundraiser per player.

For additional information contact Bruce at 299-9239, Bob C at 881-8744 or Bob G at 762-5762.

Scholarship Forms

The Robert C. Edwards Scholarship Foundation Scholarship Applications are available at the Dupont municipal office. The scholarships will be awarded to students that will enroll in a college, university or school which offers a two or a four year degree/certificate program.

The scholarship is for the first year (freshman) at the college, university or school. Interested students can pick up the needed forms during regular business hours at the borough building. Applications must be received by May 4. Another scholarship program available is the Stream of Learning awarded by the Pennsylvania American Water Company. Patty McDonald, Borough Manger, has some general information and some forms but you can received additional information by contacting Josephine Posti at 724-743-3103 or email Josephine.posti@amwater.com. Deadline on this scholarship is February 12.

In Basic Training

Dupont resident, Paul P. Trzcinski of Wyoming Ave is in basic training in San Antonio, Texas, for the United States Air Force. Paul, an Eagle Scout with Dupont Troop 361, is a graduated of Pittston Area High School, Class of 2008.

Council Meeting

Dupont Borough Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 9, in the James Cocco Council Chamber beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Avoca AOH Meets

The Avoca AOH will have an important meeting on Thursday, Feb. 25 at the West Side Social Club on McAlpine St. in West Avoca. This meeting will cover the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day parade and the Friendly Sons of St Patrick dinner. Also, plans for putting up the Irish banners on Main St and McAlpine St. will be discussed. All members are urged to attend. Refreshments will be served.

Memorabilia Sought

Dupont Borough is still seeking old articles and pictures of Dupont dating back to 1917 to be displayed in the borough building, at the Party in the Park, and also to publish as part of the 100th anniversary of Dupont Borough. Chairman, Martha Doran will host a meeting for senior residents of the borough this spring to review the materials collected and share stories of Dupont’s past.

HNS Raffle

Sacred Heart Holy Name Society is now conducting their spring 300 Club Drawing. Tickets are $10.00 each and can be purchased from any member. Mark Kulick is chairman of this year’s event.

Building Permits

Residents are reminded that building permits are required for all types of remodeling work. Special permits are required for major work including plumbing, heating, electrical, insulation, roofing, new construction, additions, etc. For more information contact the borough office. Zoning permits are also required for major projects. Anyone doing work without a permit will be forwarded to the County Zoning and UCC Code inspection Office for further enforcement.

Lions to Meet

The Dupont Lions Club will hold a meeting on Monday Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Post on Main St. All members are urged to attend. Remember you can drop off your unused eyeglasses at the Dupont Municipal building.

Valentine’s Day

The Dupont VFW Post 4909 Home Association will hold its annual Valentine’s Day Dinner –Dance on Saturday, Feb. 13 at the home, 401-403 Main Street. A romantic dinner will be served from 7:30 to 8:45 and the fantastic Template will be playing for your dancing and listening pleasure from 9:00 to 1:00 a.m. The bar will be open from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Great door prizes will be awarded.

For tickets and reservations call Bob Lopata at the VFW at 654-9104 or see Bob any evening at the post home. Tickets are $23.00 per person. Deadline for reservations is Friday, February 12. A great evening of fun and romance is guaranteed. All PLCB regulations apply.

All You Can Eat

The 45th Annual “All You Can Eat” Breakfast sponsored by the Dupont Volunteer Hose Company #1will be held on Sunday, March 7 at the hose company home from 7:00 a.m. to noon. Tickets for adults are $7.00 and children under 12 $4.00 and can be purchased from any hose company volunteer. In union a match the evening daily Lottery will be held from March 29 to May 1. Tickets are $10.00: $100 for weeknights and $500 on Saturdays. For more information contact Bernie Babonis, chairman of this year’s event

2nd Grade Parents

There will be a meeting at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church for all parents whose children are in 2nd grade, in private, Catholic or public school, preparing to celebrate First Penance and First Holy Communion. The meeting will be held in the school building beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 16.

Chicken Wing Orders

Don’t forget your chicken wing orders from Holy Mother of Sorrows Church annual Super Bowl Sunday Fundraiser. Pick-ups are from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for pre-orders only.

Service Schedule

Residents are asked to please make sure shredded paper is in a plastic bag. Please do not place shredded paper in containers. This becomes a problem with when the loose paper blows back onto the roads while being unloaded into the packer.

Got News?

If you have an article which you would like to submit you can send your information to dupont.news@comcast.net or by calling 654-0897. Send you news items by Wednesday evening and please include a contact phone number.

Bowling Results

High Scratch Series Scores: Dave Kern, 742; John Grohowski, 720; Neal Elko, 692; Mark Kulick, 677; Jerry Coggins, 652; Pete Latona, 627; Rich Kuligowski, 607; Matthew Driscoll, 605; Gary Sr. Magdon, 604; Tom Spurlin, 604.

Men’s Division: Paul Chmiel, 668; Francis Pupa, 594; Vito Buzzetta, 572; Lowell Stoss, 552; Ed Romanowski, 540.

Women’s Division: Donna Kasa, 526; Debbie Stevens, 507; Chrissy Nesgoda, 493; Mary Lou Fereck, 486; Irene Jemiola, 477.

High Scratch Series Scores: Ann Alfano, 535; Kim Kishel, 534; Debbie Stevens, 502; Irene Jemiola, 494; Donna Kasa, 493; Denise Truesdale, 485; Helen Zapotoski, 468; Connie Berlinski, 450; MaryLou Fereck, 436.

Men’s Division: John Doran, 654; Dan Zingaretti, 653; Ed Markovich, 593; Mark Hogan, 589; Matt Charney, 561.

Women’s Division: Louise Starzec, 436; Melony Yurek, 433; Sandra Sands, 363; Ann Kopeck, 331.

High Scratch Series Scores: Michael Elko, 424; Anthony Zimmerman, 379; Justin Coyne, 363; Joey Musto, 353; Paul Greco, 332; Charles Kulick, 306; Kyle O’Fier, 296; Evan Esposito, 294; Nicholas Alfano, 275; Michael Walsh, 256.

High Scratch Series Scores: Evan Elko, 229; Dylan Kelly, 206; Joey Jones, 205; Jesse Carlen, 180; Martin Kuna, 168; Jacob Morreale, 162; Joe Wruble, 154; Jimmy Dillon, 134; Anthony DePascale, 132; Zachary Garbarino, 132.

High Scratch Series Scores: Leah Hodick, 206; Morgan Mesaris, 187; Callie Kipp, 174; Piper Knae, 173; Kayla Hindmarsh, 168; Elizabeth Charney, 153; Gina Kirkpatrick, 139; Nikki Price, 130; Katelynn Kimsel, 128; Hannah Maruhnich, 127.

High Scratch Series Scores: Courtney Osiecki, 449; Elizabeth Cappelloni, 415; Elizabeth Brandt, 386; Alex McKitish, 363; Shelby Wesoloski, 344; Sara Lukowich, 332; Katie Kuna, 329; Erin Donnelly, 326; Katrina Dillon, 315; Jessica Wesolowski, 309.

High Scratch Series Scores: Peter Kulick, 552; Zachary McKitish, 492; Spencer Saxon, 491; Tyler Spurlin, 486; Stephen Yuhas, 469; David Zydko, 460; Sam Carlen, 444; Michael Mesaris, 439; Kevin Boone, 430; Mcihael Felter, 418.

High Scratch Series Scores: Mark Kulick, 713; Matthew Felter, 703; Edward Collins, 684; Jerry Coggins, 683; A.J. Ferretti, 663; Scott Kowalczyk, 657; Michael Spece, 610; Joe Campanella, 602; Neal Elko, 601; Lisa Menichini, 600.

High Scratch Series Scores: Eric Pramick, 714; Ryan O’Malley, 655; David Titton, 649; Jim Gordon, 644; Francis Pupa, 627; Jerry Coggins, 610; Raymond Silveri, 584; Edward Collins, 565; Jim Lavelle, 545; John Prebish, 536; William Elko, 536.

Men’s Division: Billy Jr. Elko, 658; Joseph Bandru, 596; Kyle Berlinski, 533; Matthew O’Donovan, 511; Austin Elko, 509.

Women’s Division: Elena Domnick, 465; Alyssa Adkins, 401; Lauren MacVIcar, 360; Leigh Ann Esser, 257.

High Scratch Series Scores: Butch Papp, 692; Michael SPece, 673; Wally Zieminski, 668; Joe Sr. Wruble, 635; Paul Chmiel, 620; Bill Pupa, 613; Michael Rebovich, 601; Greg Renfer, 597; Don Sherer, 581; Rich Jr. Aston, 580.

High Scratch Series Scores: John Blattner, 652; Phil Jr. Giandarcaro, 593; Jack Casper, 579; Joe Dalessandro, 561; Jody Marranca, 558; Rich Russian, 552; Jim Carey, 539; Ray Wasko, 525; Carmen Gianfarcaro, 518; Tom Judge, 515.