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The Dupont Volunteer Hose Company Fund Drive will soon close for 2007. Board members of the hose company report that donations this year did not meet the goal of the department. If you have made a donation it is greatly appreciated. If you have not yet donated, please consider making a contribution.
You still may send donations to the fire company at 308 Main Street, or drop off at the Hub.
The Dupont Hose Company will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the hose company hall. Bernie Babonis, President will preside.

PennDOT Plan
A public meeting was recently held at the Avoca Municipal building where engineers presented plans for the Main Street & Pittston Avenue improvement project in Avoca and Dupont boroughs.
Preliminary plans were explained by project engineers of HRG Engineering, who were hired by Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Improvements will include: installation of a traffic signal at the intersections in Avoca Borough, widening 650 feet of Main Street south of the intersection in Dupont including graded area for sidewalks up to the intersection.
Dupont Councilman Stanley Knick attended the meeting and stated that the addition of a traffic light will allow traffic to flow smoothly through the area and may help cut down on the number of accidents.
Final blueprint of the project will take at least another year and the scheduled date of the improvements is to begin early 2009 and to be completed by the end of 2009.

Sunday Polka Lineup
The October schedule of Sunday Polka Dance at the VFW starts with The Golden tones on October 7, and a special “Oktoberfest” celebration with The Pennsylvania Villagers will be held on October 14.
John Stevens & Doubleshot will be featured on October 21 and on October 28 Stanky and the Coalminers will close out the month’s entertainment.
Polka Sunday Dances are held from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with an admission fee of $12.00. This month on Oct 14 an Oktoberfest will be offered with an open bar/buffet dinner at 1:00 p.m. Reservations are recommended and tickets are $23.00. Please contact Bob Lopata and Dolly Kubasko at the VFW.

VFW Ladies Auxiliary
The regular monthly meeting of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary for October 2 has been cancelled.

Appreciation Dinner
The Sacred Heart Picnic Appreciation Dinner will be held today at the Dupont Hose Company. The social starts at 5:00 p.m. and dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m.

Blessing of Pets
In honor of St Francis of Assisi, the blessing of animals will be offered next Sunday, October 7 at 12:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church parking lot. Refreshments will be served.

Youth Group
The Holy Mother of Sorrows Youth Group will hold their first meeting today, Sunday, Sept 30, at 9:30 a.m. in the parish hall.

Halloween Party
A Halloween party sponsored by the Holy Mother of Sorrow Church is scheduled for Sunday, Oct 28, at 4:00 p.m. in the parish hall.
Roast Pork Dinner
The ANS of the Holy Mother of Sorrows will hold the annual Roast Pork Dinner on Sunday, November 11 from noon to 2:00 p.m.

Coffee Hour
Coffee Hour is held every Sunday the Holy Mother of Sorrow Church after the 8:30 a.m. Mass, with fellowship, coffee and homemade baked goods. Everyone is welcome. Come, enjoy and meet your fellow parishioners.
Donations of baked goods would be greatly appreciated. If you can provide any baked items please contact Carol Bondurich at 654-8991.

Sacred Heart Items
Sacred Heart of Jesus St. Cecilia Choir will meet on Monday, October 1, cantors at 6:15 and Choir at 7:00 p.m.
The Holy Name Society will hold their meeting on Wednesday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m.
The Altar & Rosary Society and Christian Mothers will meet on Tuesday, October 2.
The Sacred Heart of Jesus Welcoming Committee will meet on Tuesday, Oct 2 at 6:30 p. in the school. The first welcoming Mass will be held on Sunday, October 14, at 10:30 a.m. Mass.

CCD Event
CCD of Sacred Heart will hold a special event for the 1st and 2nd grade parishioners’ in public or private schools next Sunday, October 7. All children will attend the 8:30 a.m. Mass followed by a social in the church hall where students will create a take home craft. Refreshments will be served.
Children must pre-register. There will be a sign-up sheet located in the back of the church or by calling the rectory at 654-3713 by October 3. Those attending will meet in the Church hall at 8:10 a.m. and attend the Mass as a group.
If you would like to volunteer to help, please contact Elaine Starinski at 654-6952.
Service Schedule
The Dupont Service scheduled for the week of September 30, is as follows:
Monday, Oct. 1 – blue refuse bags
Tuesday, Oct. 2 – yard waste
Wednesday, Oct. 3 – recycling- bottles and cans
Bowling Results
Scores & Standings for the first month of play at Dupont Lanes.

Dupont Bowlerettes

Hy-Tech Tool
Kasa Well & Water
Twisted Sisters
Casey-Kasa Coal
P.A.C.C.
Cal’s Gals
High Scratch Series Scores: Rosemary Dougherty,526; Connie Berlinski,506; Donna Kasa, 505; Helen Zapotoski, 475; Irene Jemiola, 474; Debra Washney, 474; Barbara Slusser, 436; Ann Alfano, 424; MaryLou Fereck, 421.

Warehouse Mixed

Sooners
2G&2B
Hammer Heads
Weasel’s Dames
The Stackers
Weebles
High Scratch Series Scores:
Men’s Division: Ted Welter, 633; Matt Charney, 546; John Doran, 546; Mark Hogan, 524; Felix Mascelli, 503.
Ladies Division: Cindy Taft, 438; Louise Starzec, 437; Ruth Zellock,400; Melony Yurek, 379; Ann Kopeck, 378.

Friday Junior/Senior

Last Chance
Team 6
Umpaloompas
We’re New Here
The Aqua Pansy’s
We didn’t want this.
High Scratch Series Scores:
Men’s Division: Brandon Matthews, 637; Tony Confletti, 594; Matthew Driscoll, 577; Jonathan Zimmerman, 571; Gary Jr. Magdon, 562; Anthony Ferretti, 538; Billy Jr. Elko, 536; Caleb Bellas, 517; Kyle Getz, 477; Keith Griffin, 475.
Ladies Division: Kim Kishel, 448; Lauren MacVicar, 433; Amanda Daczka, 385; Madeleine Dahms, 339.

Prep Boys

Bowling Baboons
2. The Brown Cows
Spirit Squad
Flaming Pins
Suscon Screamers
Dead Pins
High Scratch Series Scores: Peter Kulick, 364; Sam Carlen, 322; Andrew Adkins, 317; Kevin oone, 316; Christian Charney, 306; Dave Pacovsky, 305; Jason Roche, 300; Brandon Chernouskas, 293; Bobby Kelly, 289; Eric Curtis, 286.

Bantam/Prep Boys

Dominators
Death Bowlers
The Hurricanes
The Bowling Monkeys
Grave Diggers
Bowling Maniacs
High Scratch Series Scores: Justin Coyne, 176; Evan Esposito, 153; Kyle O’Fier, 149; Nicholas Alfano, 147; Alex Ferretti, 146; Michael Felter, 136; Alex Felter, 132; Anthony Zimmerman, 131; Chalres Kulick, 117; Evan Elko, 115.

Bantam/Prep Girls

Rockin Amazing Electric
Brat Bowlers
Elko’s Elephants
The Strikers
Three Pop Stars
Hanna Montana Lizard
High Scratch Series Scores: Kassity Roche, 208; Alexandra McKitish,200; Racheal Solano, 189; Danielle Zydko, 186; Erin Donnelly, 181; Autym Stoss, 162; Brianna Ketcho, 143; Jamie Chisdock, 137; Alyvia Guariglia, 123; Katrina Dillon, 102.

Mixed Girls

We want Pizza
Cookie Crumbz
Elko’s Angels
The Strikerz
Got Milk?
Snickerz
High Scratch Series Scores: Danielle Confletti, 396; Jacqueline Rabender, 383; Karina Hoover, 357; Lisa Yeager, 353; Shelby Rinaldi, 348; Kayla Krakowski, 301; Hayley Markowski, 289; Bianca Tuttle, 284; Ellen Renfer, 270; Irene Magdon, 267.

Mixed Boys

Bradley & Friends
Balls R Us
Sea Gorillaz
Papa Johns
Fat Mike’s Diner
The Party Boys
High Scratch Series Scores: Brian Delaney, 514; Christian Curtis, 447; Patrick Dougherty, 370; Paul Wasta, 370; Bradley McKitish, 367; John Patrick Minich, 341; Michael McDonald, 323; Eric Scatena, 320; Zachary McKitish, 313; Michael Delaney, 311.

Sunday Night Mixed

Mandlebaums
Beauties & the Beast
Newly Weds
Bowling Stones
The Foxy Vixons
Team 4
High Scratch Series Scores:
Men’s Division: Douglas Jr. Krafjack, 665; Russ Stevens, 609; Edward Collins, 593; Matthew Felter, 543; Jerry Cogins, 516.
Ladies Division: Irene Jemiola, 515; Donna Kasa, 472; Helen Zapotoski 466; Susan Gregory, 401; Britteny Taylor, 394.

Pittston Twp. VFW

Warriors
Patriots
Phillies
Yankees
Bronco’s
Eagles
High Scratch Series Scores Willie Falzone, 608; Sam DePrimo, 607; John Blattner, 606; Phil Jr. Gianfarcaro, 603; Joe Scaratino, 559; Jim Chimento, 553; Joe Argenio, 527; Jody Marranca, 522; Larry Jr. O’brien, 515; Anthony Grieco, 511.