DUPONT

October 4

Roast pork dinner next Sunday at HMS Church

The ANS of Holy Mother of Sorrows’ PNCC, Wyoming Ave., will hold their annual pork roast dinner on next Sunday, October 11 at the parish hall. Takeouts will be from 11:00 a.m. to noon and dinner served from noon until 2:00 p.m.

The menu will be roasted pork, mashed potatoes, spiced apples, coleslaw and assorted beverages. Tickets are $9.00 and will be available for purchase on the day of the event.

Pet Blessing

Blessing of the animals will take place today at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church parking lot at 12:30pm. All pets are welcome.

Chicken Dinner

Also today beginning at noon is the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Annual Chicken Dinner. There are a limited number of tickets available at the door. Price per ticket is $7.00.

Forensics Team

Justin Renfer, Suscon, and Brenna Satkowski, Dupont, will be representing Wyoming Area Catholic School in the Fall Forensic Competition which will be held on Thursday, October 15 at Holy Redeemer High School.

Justin was chosen to be on the three member varsity team and Brenna won a position on the 4 member junior varsity team. They were among 25 who auditioned to represent Wyoming Area Catholic in the competition. Congratulations and Good Luck to Justin and Brenna.

Mr. James Renfer is the coach of the varsity team and Mrs. Josephine Toomey is coach of the junior varsity team.

VFW Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Przybytek-Kundlas VFW Post 4909, Dupont will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct 6 at 7:00 p.m. at the post home. One of the topics of discussion will be the chicken dinner. Hostesses will be Evelyn Healey and Catherine Riddle.

Polish Club

The Polish American Citizens Club of Elm Street will hold the regular monthly meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 11 at the club home. PCACC Active members are encouraged to attend; refreshments will be served after the meeting.

Tire Recycling

Dupont Borough will offer scheduled pickups for tires on Friday, October 9. Each municipality has a limit of 250 tires. Residents must contact the borough office for a pickup and are limited to two (2) tires. Anyone having more than two tires can advise the borough office and if room is available those registering additional amounts will be accepted until the truck is filled. Tires eligible include automobile, motorcycle, pickup and SUV.

VFW Meeting

VFW Post 4909 will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, Oct.5 at 7:30 p.m. at the post home. There are many important issued on the agenda plus numerous reports. All members are asked to attend. The Home Association meeting will follow. Food and refreshments will take after both meetings.

Women’s Society

The Women’s Society of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church will meet on Tuesday, October 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the church hall. All members are urged to attend as plans will be finalized for the organizations Installation of Officers which will take place on Sunday, Oct. 11 at the 10:30 a.m. service.

Thank You

The Holy Name Society of Sacred Heart would like to thank the community and parishioners for their support of the organizations recent Ziti Dinner. Over 500 dinners were served making this year’s event a great success.

HNS Meeting

The Holy Name Society of Sacred Heart Church will meet on Wednesday, October 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the church hall. New Members are always welcome.

CCD Classes

CCD Classes have begun at Sacred Heart of Jesus with classes held on Monday evenings from 6 to 7. Class schedule for the month of October are: CCD instruction will be held on Monday, Oct 5 and Oct 19. There will be no CCD class on Monday, Oct 12.

Classes begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. and conclude at 7:00 p.m. The CCD program this year are being held throughout the Parish Campus with grade 1 in the lower level of the convent; Grades 2 through 7 are in the school building and grade 3 is the lower level of the rectory. All students will be dismissed to the courtyard between the church and the school building after classes for parent pickup.

For more information about the CCD program please contact Carol at the rectory office at 654-3713.

Open House

Holy Redeemer High School invites all prospective students and their parents and families to spend the afternoon at Holy Redeemer High School’s Open House on Sunday, November 1 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tours will be given beginning at 1:00 p.m. with a formal program at 2:30 p.m. with administrators, teachers, coaches, parents and students.

For more information you can visit their website at www.holyredeemers.org.

Christmas Party

The Annual Christmas Party sponsored by Dupont Borough will take place on Saturday, Dec. 19 at the VFW Post 4909 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Reservations are now being accepted. Please contact the municipal office at 655-6216 to make your reservation and for additional information.

Halloween Party

The annual Halloween Party sponsored by Dupont Borough will be held on Friday, Oct. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the pavilion in the park.

Service Schedule

The Dupont Service schedule for the week of Oct.4 is as follows:

Monday, Oct.5 – blue refuse bags

Tuesday, Oct.6 –yard waste - 30lb weight limit per container

Wednesday, Oct.7 – recycling - cans & bottles

Additional refuse bags are available for purchase at the Hub One on Bear Creek Rd.

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 Scores:

Sunday Night Mixed

High Scratch Series Scores:

Men’s Division: Paul Chmiel, 565; Jayme Gillette, 498; Ed Romanowski, 445; Bill Yuhas, 427; Greg Brunges, 355.

Women’s Division: Irene Jemila, 511; Chrissy Nesgoda, 452; MaryLou Fereck, 452; Trisha Nawrocki, 429; Gerry Sharp, 413.

American

High Scratch Series Scores: Tom Spurlin, 726; H=Gary Jr. Magdon, 648; Rich Kuligowski, 632; Jerry Coggins, 614; Dave Kern, 612; Mark Kulick, 610; Tony Charge, 605; Neal Elko, 596; Gerry Reilly, 580.

Dupont Bowlerettes

High Scratch Series Scores: Irene Jemiola, 537; Donna Kasa, 516; Mary Ann Shugdinis, 502; Connie Berlinski, 466; Helen Zapotoski, 462; Mary Lou Fereck, 452; Debbie Stevens, 447; Rosanne Testa, 428; Mary Hergan, 420.

Warehouse Mixed

High Scratch Series Scores:

Men’s Division: Matt Charney, 700; John Doran, 609; Mark Hogan, 530; Dan Miller, 515; Wes Marcincavage, 475.

Ladies Division: Ruth Zellock, 434; Noel Horwath, 418; Louise Starzec, 399; Melony Yurek, 364; Sandra Sands, 355.

Pittston Twp. VFW

High Scratch Series Scores: Phil Jr. Gianfarcaro, 646; Joe Dalessandro, 632; Joe Argenio, 615; Anthony Grieco, 588; Jack Casper, 575; Anthony Marzola, 568; Rich Russian, 551; Sam DePrimo, 547; John Blattner, 530; Tom Judge, 526.

National

High Scratch Series Scores: Scott Kowalczyk, 752; Rich Gorzkowski, 686; Neal Elko, 649; Allyn Jr. Ferretti, 629; Bruce Rydzy, 628; Keith Weinschenk, 623; Matthew Felter, 617; Robert Lussi, 617; Brian Smihosky, 609; Edward Collins, 592.

Universal League

High Scratch Series Score: Jim Gordon, 737; Eric Pramick, 681; Francis Pupa, 675; Jerry Coggins, 657; Jim Lavelle, 640; John Konicki, 629; William Elko, Jr., 626; Mark Prebish, 579; Peter Chodnicki, 569; John Prebish, 558.

Magic Circle

High Scratch Series Scores: Michael Spece, 630; Matt Charney, 630; Michael Rebovich, 597; Wally Zieminski, 594; Butch Papp, 591; Paul Chmiel, 581; Harry Nicholson, 573; Rich Jr. Aston, 570; Joe Sr. Wruble, 562; Don Zieminski, 559.

Friday Junior/Senior

High Scratch Series Scores:

Men’s Division: Billy Jr. Elko, 535; Kyle Berlinski, 534; Michael Szumski, 517; Fred Lokuta, 494; Michael Lenchak, 493.

Women’s Division: Lauren MacVIcar, 421; Lisa Yeager, 403; Alyssa Adkins, 311; Elena Domnick, 283; Chantel Cebula, 271.

Dupont Prep Boys

High Scratch Series Scores: Justin Coyne, 418; Joey Musto, 326; Kyle O’Fier, 322; Michael Elko, 321; Paul Greco, 313; Evan Esposito, 298; Anthony Zimmerman, 293; Charles Kulick, 274; Nicholas Alfano, 252; Nick Arcarese, 210.

Bantam/Prep Boys

High Scratch Series Scores: Evan Elko, 215; Jesse Carlen, 192; Jimmy Dillon, 149; Jacob Morreale, 138; Martin Kuna, 130; Zachary Garbarino, 126; Anthony DePascale, 120; Dylan Kelly, 114; Brandon Savokinas, 112; Nicolas Aschenback, 106.

Bantam/Prep Girls

High Scratch Series Scores: Hannah Maruhnich, 189; Elizabeth Charney, 175; Piper Kane, 146; Callie Kipp, 124; Kayla Hindermarsh, 119; Gina Kirkpatrick, 117; Katelynn Kimsel, 116; Aly Tricarico, 114; Morgan Mesaris, 109; Janelle Dudek, 96.

Dupont Mixed Girls

High Scratch Series Scores: Marissa Morreale, 371; Danielle Zydko, 365; Shelby Wesolowski, 337; Elizabeth Brandt, 331; Irene Magdon, 313; Katrina Dillon, 286; Jordan Cegelka, 285; Erin Donnelly, 276; Katie Kuna, 270; Bridgette Brandt, 258.

Dupont Mixed Boys

High Scratch Series Scores: Spencer Saxon, 491; David Zydko, 471; Zachary McKitish, 469; Tyler Spurlin, 460; Peter Kulick, 454; Stephen Yuhas, 411; Kevin Boone, 403; Sam Carlen, 402; Michael Minich, 372; Dave Pacovsky, 365.


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