SUNDAY DISPATCH, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2011
Community Thanksgiving Prayer Service next Sunday The Third Annual Community Thanksgiving Prayer Service will be conducted at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20, at Holy Mother of Sorrows Church. Homilist for the service will be Father Joseph Verespy. During the service, a collection will be taken to benefit the Greater Pittston Food Pantry. Food items needed are dry stuffing mix along with canned gravy, cranberry sauce, vegetables, soups and sweet potatoes. Food offering can be left on the back porch of Sacred Hearth Church or dropped off at today’s Masses. Following the service, a social will be held at the Holy Mother of Sorrows Parish Hall.
654-0897 dupont.news@comcast.net Lions to Meet
VFW Dinner-Dance
Dupont Lions will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 14, at the VFW, Main Street, Dupont. The Lions annual fundraiser is underway and tickets, at $10 each, are available from any club member. Match the Lottery tickets will begin on Nov. 28 and run through Dec. 24. All proceeds benefit the Halloween Safety Stations, Children’s Christmas Party and annual Easter Egg Hunt.
The Dupont V.F.W. Post 4909 Home Association will hold its annual Christmas Dinner-Dance on Saturday, Dec.10 at the post home. Music and entertainment from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. will be provided by Template. A dinner buffet will be served from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. with the bar open from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Donation is $25. For tickets and reservations, see Bob Lopata at the post home or call him at 654-9104. Deadline for tickets is Dec. 9.
Christmas Party
Eco-Tip
Reservations for this year’s Annual Children’s Christmas Party set for 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17 at the VFW Post 4909 an be made by contacting Patty or Joan at the municipal office. Each child will receive gift cards, candy treats and a ticket toward winning prizes. Santa along with Mrs. Claus, Rudolph and special guest will arrive at 1:30 p.m.
Joey’s Eco-Tip of the week: Look for daylight around the frames of your windows and doors. Finding and sealing air leaks will save heat and money.
Sportsmen’s Club
The Elm St. Sportsmen’s Club will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. tonight, Nov. 13 at the Polish American Citizens Club, Dupont. John Lizak will preside. Council Meeting
Dupont Borough Council monthly meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15. On the agenda will be the second reading of the 2012 budget, updates on continuing projects, issues with the pedestrian bridge on Lidy Creek near Center and Jackson/White streets, new businesses and a discussion/vote about a police dog. Tax Reminder
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DUPONT ANN MARIE PADDOCK
William Elko, tax collector, announced the last day of face value for the 2011 school taxes will be Monday, Nov. 21. Office hours are 2 to 4 p.m. Mondays.
Greens Sale
Sacred Heart of Jesus Welcoming Committee is sponsoring a Christmas Greens Sale offering wreaths, logs and crosses. Samples and order forms will be in the church vestibule through the month of November with orders, complete with payment, due by Dec. 1. Checks should be made payable to “Sacred Heart.” For more information, contact Tammy at 457-3855. Pets with Santa
Santa will be at The Big Lots Store in the Birney Plaza in Moosic from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20, to take pictures with children with pets. Pictures are $10 each and all proceeds will benefit Tracey’s Hope Hospice Care Program and Rescue for Domestic Animals, Inc. Potato Pancakes
Holy Mother of Sorrows Annual Advent Potato Pancake and Clam Chowder Dinner will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2 at the parish hall. Takeouts are available from 1 p.m. A donation of $7 includes pancakes, soup, dessert and beverage.
Wafer Dinner
The Women’s Society of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church will hold its annual Christmas Wafer Dinner at 2 p.m. on January 15 at the parish hall. Cost is $10 per person and is due at time of reservation. Reservations can be made by calling Diane Skrzysowski at 654-6639 or Carol Klimek at 654-3713. Deadline for reservations is Dec. 28. VFW Meeting
The V.F.W. Post 4909 will hold meet on Monday, Dec. 5 at the post home. Commander Dave Burrier will preside. Service Schedule
Dupont services schedule: Monday, Nov. 14 - Purple refuse bags Tuesday, Nov.15 - Yard waste 30 lb. limit Wednesday, Nov.16 – Recycling bottles and cans Elko’s Raffle
Weekly Winners of Elko’s Jr. Bowlers annual fundraiser: Prize-#261Tom Spurlin; 2ndPrize-#7-Evan Elko; 3rdPrize-# 180- Charles Kulick; 4thPrize-#179- Mark Kulick. Bowling Results
Dupont Lanes Bowling Leagues scores: Junior/Senior High Scratch Series Scores: Men’s Division:Billy Jr. Elko,
627; Peter Kulick, 626; Kyle Berlinski, 580; Michael Lenchak, 553; Kevin Boone, 533. Women’s Division: Katie Wynn, 474; Irene Magdon, 447; Michelle Grossbauer, 329. Pittston Twp VFW High Scratch Series Scores:Jack Casper, 700; Joe Sr. Walsh, 608; Joe Argenio, 596; Joe Umbra, 574; Larry Jr. O’Brien, 538; Joe Jr. Walsh, 530; John Blattner, 527; Jim Stefanowicz, 526; Jim Chimento, 501; Joe Dalessandro, 498. Warehouse Mixed High Scratch Series Scores: Men’s Division:John Borgia, 671; Ron Shaw, 572; Steve Seeley, 567; Chris DeHaas, 558; Dan Zingaretti, 551. Women’s Division:Melony Yurek, 443; Michelle Moscatelli, 406; Nicole August, 327; Noel Horwath, 307. Magic Circle High Scratch Series Scores: Men’s Division: Kyle Wagner, 629; Paul Chmiel, 628; Chris Renfer, 618; Wally Zieminski, 594; Michael Rebovich, 591; Bill Pupa, 585; Matt Charney, 583; Rich JR. Aston, 560; Drew Nicholson, 539; Joseph Chmiel, 530. Women’s Division: Lis Heck, 494;Debbie Stevens, 405; Sarah Helcoski, 329; Ashley Fuller, 268. Universal High Scratch Series Scores: William Elko, 676; David Titton, 652; Mark Prebish, 627; Dale Reese, 623; Edward Collins, 618; Jerry Coggins, 579; Tom Titton, 575; Mike Gotcha, 570; Ryan O’Malley, 552; Francis Pupa, 551. National High Scratch Series Scores: Allyn Jr. Ferretti, 697; Chris Yonki, 681; John Pisano, 668; Jerry Coggins, 663; Neal Elko, 655; Lisa Menichini, 654; Bruce Rydzy, 638; Edward Collins, 613; Allyn Sr. Ferretti, 609; Matt Felter, 602. Dupont Bowlerettes High Scratch Series Scores: Debbie Stevens, 518; Trisha Chmiel, 517; MaryAnn Shugdinis, 498; Marytheresa Pupa, 478; MaryLou Fereck, 472; Ann Alfano, 446; Donna Kasa, 439; Kim Kishel, 434; Rose McDade, 433; Helen Zapotoski, 433. American High Scratch Series Scores:
Edward Collins, 694; John Grohowski, 689; Francis Pupa, 659; Dave Kern, 654; Mark Kulick, 633; Rich Sr. Aston, 630; Pete Latona, 619; Tom Titton, 584; Neal Elko, 579. Sunday Night Mixed High Scratch Series Scores: Men’s Division: Francis Pupa, 593; Vito Buzzetta, 588; Joe Sr. Wruble, 521; Gene Wasko, 519; Russ Stevens, 517. Women’s Division: Courtney McKitish, 502; Gracelynn Williamson, 434; MaryLou Fereck, 408; Marianne Argenio, 383; Marytheresa Pupa, 380. Prep Boys High Scratch Series Scores: Evan Elko, 394; Joey Jones, 345; Jesse Carlen, 343; Jacob Morreale, 300; Zachary Garbarino, 289; Calvin Sutcliffe, 279; Jimmy Dillon, 257; Tommy Dessoye, 245; Dylan Kelly, 238; Caden Sutcliffe, 232. Bantam/Prep Mixed High Scratch Series Scores: Boy’s Division: Jeremy Lavelle, 210; Martin Kuna, 183; Tyler Cegelka, 174; Marc Piechota, 173; Zachary Elko, 165; Jared Dickson, 114; Chaz Sciandra, 114; Jacob Dobrowalski, 103; Sean Connors, 96; Matthew Steinkirchner, 91. Girl’s Division: Isabella Halapin, 180; Janelle Dudek, 170; Makenzie Kaminski, 130; Kacie Fisk, 110; Madison Mesaris, Emily Dessoye, 83. Mixed Girls High Scratch Series Scores: Sara Lukowich, 374; Erin Donnelly, 360; Danielle Zydko, 320; Callie Kipp, 319; Alex McKitish, 312; Katrina Dillon, 311; Elizabeth Charney, 301; Leah Hodick, 300; Gina Kirkpatrick, 274; Samantha Piechota, 266. Mixed Boys High Scratch Series Scores: Peter Kulick, 652; David Zydko, 544; Stephen Yuhas, 487; Spencer Saxon, 462; Paul Greco, 441; Justin Coyne, 414; Michael Elko, 412; Joey Musto, 400; Anthony Zimmerman, 353; Evan Esposito, 351. Got News?
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