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The Dupont Lions next meeting is Dec.8 at 6:30 V.F.W. in Dupont. Past President Bart Bryk is pictured receiving an Award from Past District Governor Chris Kalmanowicz.
The AMVETS Post 189, the VFW Post 4909 and the American Legion Post 657 will host a program today, December 7, commemorating Pearl Harbor, at the Dupont Municipal Bldg. beginning 11:00 a.m. Veterans and participants will meet at the VFW Post 4909 at 10:15 a.m. refreshments and then proceed to the Municipal bldg at 10:45 a.m. for the program. After the ceremonies everyone is invited for refreshments at the VFW Post Home on Main Street.
Council Meeting
Dupont Borough Council will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 9 in the James Cocco Council Chambers beginning at 7:00 p.m. Final adoption of the 2009 budget will take place at this meeting.
Also on the agenda, Council will discuss amendments to the current ordinances, regarding mandatory trash collection, requiring all residents to participate in the borough’s collected waste program.
Refuse Bags
The Hub Store on Bear Creek Rd will discontinue selling additional borough refuse bags as of December 10. They will resume selling bags in the spring of 2009.
Dupont Borough will mail the 2009 refuse bills to residents on December 10 and all payments must be made at the borough office only beginning December 11. The municipal office will have extended hours on Mondays 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Tuesday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Anyone needing a weekend appointment can call the borough office to make special arrangements.
Eco-Action Club
Dupont Borough would like to thank those businesses who joined the recycling efforts in 2008. This service was offered to businesses to recycle through curb side pick-up, as part of the Eco-Action Club long term goal of reducing landfill waste, conserving energy, increasing recycling and returning valuable resources to productive use through increased recycling totals. Through all these efforts a grant application was submitted for the purchase of a new hybrid recycling truck.
Tenant Ordinance
Dupont Borough reminds landlords and property owners to register all tenants with the borough office and to advise all tenants are required to purchase 2009 refuse window stickers and refuse bags by January 31, 2009 at the borough office.
King’s Kids
The third meeting of the King’s Kids, created by Senior Girl Scout Cara Sepcoski, is scheduled to be a Christmas Extravaganza at St Mary’s Church in Avoca on Sunday, December 21 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The program is for children of all ages from Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont , St Mary’s and St Peter & Paul’s in Avoca.
There are plenty of surprises planned for the big event, including a special visit from Santa Claus.
Children are asked to please bring a small unwrapped toy for the “Toys for Tots” drive. Reservations can be made with Tara Lovacchini at 954-2456 or email at [email protected]. Please note, for email, the word “party” should be placed in the subject box. Deadline for reservations is Sunday, December 14.
VFW Christmas Party
The Dupont VFW Post 4909 Home Association will hold their Annual Christmas Party at the Post Home this Saturday, December 13. The fabulous Goerge Tarasek Orchestra will provide musical entertainment from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. A dinner buffet will be served from 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. and the bar will be open from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Children’s Party
Dupont Borough will hold the annual community Children’s Christmas Party on December 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the VFW Post Main Street.
Gold Star Award
Congratulations to Jessica Lynn Twardowski, a Girl Scout with Troop 3701, Dupont who achieved her Gold Star Award this year. Her Gold Star Project encompassed all facets of restoring the “Our Lady of Fatima” Grotto at the Oblates of St. Joseph on Rte 415, Pittston Township.
Choir Practice
The St. Cecilia Choir of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church will hold choir pratrice on the following dates: Thursday, Dec. 11 and Dec. 18 and on Monday, Dec. 22 from 6:30 – to 7:30 in the choir loft.
Service Schedule
Dupont Service schedule for the week of December 7 is as follows:
Monday, Dec. 8 – blue refuse bags
Tuesday, Dec. 9 – yard waste -30lb limit per container
Wednesday, Dec. 10 – recycling – newspaper print, cardboard and corrugated boxes
Got News?
If you have an article which you would like to submit you can send the information to [email protected] or by calling 654-0897. Please send your news items by Wednesday evening. Please include a contact phone number.
Prize Winners
This week’s winning numbers for Dupont Jr. Bowlers annual fundraiser are: 1st Prize: #85; 2nd Prize:#93; 3rd Prize: #46; and 4th Prize:#63.
Bowling Results
Dupont Lanes’ Leagues Scores:
Bowlerettes
High Scratch Series Scores: Irene Jemiola, 522; Donna Kasa, 51; Connie Berlinski, 499; Helen Zapotoski, 480; Christine MacVicar, 461; Rosemary Dougherty, 456; MaryLou Fereck, 445; Mary Magdan, 425; Ann Alfano, 403.
Friday Junior/Senior
High Scratch Series Scores:
Men’s Division: John Zimmerman, 722; Brandon Matthews, 590; Keith Griffin, 563; Michael Lenchak, 561; Tony Confletti, 542; Gary Jr. Magdon, 532; Joseph Bandru, 500; Billy Jr. Elko, 488; Mathew O’Donovan, 478; Austin Elko, 470.
Women’s Division: Kim Kishel, 661; Brooke Keeler, 469; Lauren MacVIcar, 337; Leigh Ann Esser, 250.
Dupont Prep Boys
High Scratch Series Scores: Jsstin Coyne, 412; Henry Augenstein, 322; Andrew Adkins, 322; Joey Musto, 316; Michael Miller, 315; Alex Felter, 311; Evan Esposito, 303; Rudy Garafola, 292; Michael Elko, 280; Patrick Dawid, 275.
Bantam/Prep Boys
High Scratch Series Scores: Jimmy Dillon, 203; Jesse Carlen, 200; David Noble, 186; Bryan Shupp, 184; Evan Elko, 181; Joey Jones, 144; Jacob Morreale, 135; Dylan Kelly, 117; Nick Arcarese, 110.
Bantam/Prep Girls
High Scratch Series Scores: Jordan Cegelka, 203; Elizabeth Charney, 177; Taylor Baloga, 170; Alyvia Guarigilia, 167; Calie Kipp, 160; Katrina Dillon, 159; Danielle Zydko, 154; Jayme Yockey, 10; Kayla Hindermarsh, 137; Piper Kane, 135.
Mixed Girls
High Scratch Series Scores: Lisa Yeager, 370; Rachael Solano, 354; Elizabeth Branadt, 347; Alyssa Adkins, 337; Irene Magdon, 319; Marissa Morreale, 311; Brianna Ketcho, 302; Courtney Osiecki, 287; Katie Kuna, 286; Kassity Roche, 283.
Mixed Boys
High Scratch Series Scores: Kyle Berlinski, 505; Spencer Saxon, 485; Christian Curtis, 455; Patrick Dougherty, 451; Peter Kulick, 433; John Patrick Minich, 415; Kevin Boone, 379; David Zydko, 378; Sam Carlen, 365; Zachary McKitish, 359.
Warehouse Mixed
High Scratch Series Scores:
Men’s Division: Mark Hogan, 691; John Doran, 666; Matt Charney, 586; Ed Warunek, 538; Dan Zingaretti, 535.
Women’s Division: Cindy Taft, 450; Louise Starzec, 434; Ruth Zellock, 385; Michelle Kalkun, 384; Sue McArdle, 383.
Magic Circle
High Scratch Series Scores: Paul Chmiel,676; Edward Collins, 657; Butch Papp, 654; Bill Pupa, 651; Joe Sr. Wruble, 626; Russ Stevens, 601; Joseph Chmiel 584; Joe Jr. Wruble, 576; Chris Renfer, 565; Francis Pupa, 547.
Universal League
High Scratch Series Scores: Eric Pramick, 758; Edward Collins, 674; David Titton, 656; Dan Polarecki, 648; Fracvnis Pupa, 640; William Elko, Jr. 637; Mark Prebish, 596; Richard Arditi, 583; Mike Gotcha, 577; Jim Lavelle, 572.
National
High Scratch Series Scores: Mike Kivak, 717; Scott Kowalczyk, 684; Rich Gorzkowski, 682; Jerry Coggins, 679; Ken Harper, 676; Neal Elko, 668; Robert Lussi, 658; Edward Collins, 648; Steve Seeley, 644; Allyn Jr. Ferretti, 633.
Pittston Twp. VFW
High Scratch Series Scores: Phil Jr. Gianfarcaro, 625; Larry Jr. O’Brien, 595; Anthony Grieco, 591; Jody Marranca, 588; Jim Chimento, 585; John Blattner, 578; Sam DePrimo, 574; Joe Argenio, 560; Joe Scaratino, 536; Bert Myers, 531.
American
High Scratch Series Scores: Dave Kern, 751; John Grohowski, 747; John Kulick, 714; Steve Patton, 696; Allyn Jr. Ferretti, 679; Rich Kuligowski, 618; Gary Sr. Magdon, 617; Tom Titton, 615; Roger Pryor, 615; John Lampman, 61
Sunday Night Mixed
High Scratch Series Scores:
Men’s Division: Russ Stevens, 636; Lowell Stoss, 534; Ed Romanowski, 502; Greg Brunges, 465; Rob Truesdale, 425.
Women’s Division: Chrissy Nesgoda, 581; Denise Truesdale, 415; Jodi Lukowich, 412; Mima Buzzeta, 403; Lauren Capwell, 360.