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PARD-ZUMBA
5:30pm — 6:30pm
PARD Gym- 19030 Ponchatoula Park Dr.§
Ponchatoula, La. This event is held at the;
PARD Events Building. Please join us foré
some fun exercises. The class is $5.00 or you;
can purchase a punch card with 10 classes;
for $40.00. Have fun moving to great music.§
No matter what your skill level, set your own:
pace. Do not forget to bring your water.
PONCHATOULA JAYCEES-LITTLE
MISS & MASTER PAGEANT
Saturday February 9, Sam — 3pm Pon-é
chatoula Community Center. It is that timeé
of year again. Yes the Ponchatoula Jayceesé
will be crowning their new Little Miss and;
Maters for the 2019 Strawberry Year. Regis-§
tration will begin at 8:00 am sharp. There isi
a limit on the group sizes, so get your appli-§
cations in early. Our Royalty will be provided
with a beautiful trophy, a rhinestone crown,§
satin monogrammed title banner, a float ride
during the Strawberry Parade. The dead line
for entry is February 1. Door entries taken;
only if a group is not full. For more informa-§
tion please go to our website or visit us on?
our Face book page. Ponchatoula J aycees.
AMERICAN LEGION-VALENTINE’S DANCE
Sat, February 9, 8pm Sun, February 10,;
12am 750 E. Pine St. Ponchatoula Lion’s Club
The American Legion Post #47 is hosting a;
Valentines Dance on February 9th. Eddieé
Veach & The Old Man River Road Band Willi
§be playing the night away. Gotta love thaté
Saxophone. Ice and setups will be provided;
gPastalaya and Beverages will be provided;
too. Casual dress (Valentine’s day colors and;
apparel are welcome. $25.00 per person and;
$50.00 a couple. For tickets phone: Brain;
F1admo-225-270-9002 or Jack Catalinotto-§
985-966-5751 I or 225-56741884-1-‘01- iflonnief
Crimmins-985-773-8965. Tables for groupsé
of 8 or more can be RESERVED in advance?
Tickets available at the door.
. r . OMEGA BALL
Sat, February 9, 7:30pm — Sun, Febru-§
ary 10, 12:00am 111 N. 6th St. Ponchatoula;
La. Le Fleur de “Lis Please join the Krewei
of Omega as they kick off their Mardi Gras;
Season with their Annual Mardi Gras: Ball;
{The date is February 9th, and tickets,
going fast. The tickets are $40.00 a person;
for members, and $60.00 a person for non-g
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members. The Domino’s are playing, and;
ready for you to rock the night away. There;
will be a buffet and Hors D’oeuvres. BYOB,_§
but set-ups will be provided! and a cash'bar.§
For more information please contact Joan;
Guzzardo at 985-345-7467 or 985-222-3347,§
or jandjguzzardo@aol.com. You can also go to
kreweofomega.org for paypal purchases. ‘
CHAMBER AND TEDF MEETING
Wed, February 13, 11:00am ,— 12:30pm§
Ponchatoula Chamber & Tangipahoa Eco-i
nomic Development Representative will meet
in Baton Rouge on PonChatoula Chamber
Ponchatoula, LA. The purpose and agenda
for this meeting has not been announced.
KREWE OF OMEGA
. MARDI GRAS PARADE
Fri, February 22, 6:30pm - 9:30pm Down-i
itown Hammond. Join in the celebration of
i'the Mardi Gras Season. The parade will be?
held on February 22, 2019. The parade will;
roll at 6:30. For more information please call;
Captain Cathy Roberts at 985:687-7230. '
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Let us lead by serving others
St. Joseph Catholic School is proud to an-
nounce the Junior National Beta Members of 2018
— 2019. The Junior Beta member's representing
the classes from fifth grade to eighth grade were
honored at a Junior National Beta installation
banquet this last Wednesday at St Joseph School.
The purpose of Beta is "To promote the ideals of
academic achievement, character, leadership and
service among elementary and secondary school
students." (Times Photo by Amy Brennan)
Building futures impacts generations to come
Northshore Technical Community College
(NTCC) Dean of Campus Administration Bridget
Laborde spoke to The Ponchatoula Rotary this
last Thursday about the exciting educational pro-
grams available that will create economic growth
in our local communities. NTCC boasts over 21 af-
fordable programs leading to associate degrees,
technical diplomas, and/or professional certifica-
tions, including opportunities to transfer to four—
year universities. She informed local Ponchatou-
la Rotarians NTCC Student Affairs staff will work
with students through the administration and
financial aid process. Financial Aid options in-
clude federal grants and loans, TOPS, and local
scholarships. (Left to right) Ponchatoula Rotary
President Steve Portier, Northshore Technical
Community College Dean of Campus Administra-
tion Bridget Laborde and Ponchatoula Rotarian
Christi Marceaux. (Times Photo by Amy Bren—
nan)
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Nola Mia! Mobile pizzeria!
The menu changes but the food is always fabu-
lous. If you happen to be hungry and see the Nola
Mia pizza truck, STOP! The food is divine and the
employees are eager to serve you something del-
ish out of their wood fire pizza oven. Nola Mia
serves lunch, dinner and “late night” fare that
does not disappoint. Nola Mia also caters private
parties, cooperate events and private parties. To
contact Nola Mia please contact them at: CATER-
ING@NOLAMIAFOODTRUCK.COM Pictured (left
to right) Brandon Miller, Matias Rojo, Morgan
James, Leesga Murphy and Karla Zayas. (Times
Photo by Amy Brennan)
Gardenettes Genesis awarded to PPD
Ponchatoula Police Department in their new
location, received the Gardenettes' Genesis
Award for commercial landscaping for January.
Pictured are Vicky Fannaly, TIm Ridge], Mari-
lyn Wright, Annie Miller, Margaret Hardin, Kar-
en Moran, Pat Walsh, Bill MOran, Chief of Police
Bry Layrisson, Assistant to the Mayor Rhonda
' Sheridan, and Gardenettes Anna Poland, Sonya
Bring it! Avery and Margaret Bailey. (Gardenette Photo)
In a spirited seven team double elimination
kickball tournament, known as The Battle of
Downtown held this past Sunday at Chapappella
Park, Cate St. Seafood Station of Hammond took
lst place with Stray Cats of Ponchatoula follow-
ing in a close second. All proceeds from the event
benefited Special Olympics. (Photo Courtesy of
Katelyn Haley)
New police station.
awarded
The Gardenettes January February Genesis Award
was presented January 18 to the new City of Ponchatbu-
la Police Department building in the former Homestead
building.
Jeff Roberts with Prestige Landscaping planted a va-
riety of Azaleas, Camellias, Yaupon Holly, Indian Haw-
thorn, and Variegated Liriope.
Present to receive the honor were Police Chief Bry
Layrisson, and officers Bill Moran, Tim Ridgel, and An-
nie Miller.
The garden club is a member of District VI, Louisi-
ana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden
Clubs Inc., National Garden Clubs Inc.
Eddie Veatch and the Old
Man River Road Band
highlights the 4th Annual
Valentine's Day Dance on
Saturday, February 9
Ponchatoula American Legion Post 47 will again
celebrate Valentine’s Day with a dance on Saturday,
February 9 beginning at 8 pm. and ending at Mid-
night.
SUBSCRIBE TODAY !
ONLY $25 per year
Jack Catalinotto at 985-
966-5751 and Ronnie
The cost is $25 per
person and will include,
along with local musi-
cian Eddie Veatch and
the Old Man River Road
Band, an onsite profes-
sional photographer,
Gene Franques who will
be taking individual and
group photographs which
will be available for de-
livery that night (6 x 8
for $10 or 8 x 10 for $20).
Other amenities in-
clude a box of comple-
mentary chocolates, a
red rose for your Valen-
tine, as well as a silent
auction of jewelry items.
Set ups will be provid-
ed and pastalaya will be
served.
Participants can come
by the Lions Home af-
ter 11 am. on Saturday
morning, February 9
to reserve and decorate
a table. They can also
bring their own liquor
and table food. Eddie and
the band will be playing
old time rock and roll.
Tickets can be pur-
chased by calling Brian
Fladmo at 225-270-9002;
Crimmins at 985-773-
8965. Also, on Saturday,
February 2, Legion mem-
bers will be at the Legion
Hall in Ponchatoula from
9:30 am. to noon.
Tickets can also be
purchased at the door.
S i . Joseph Catholic School
Open House
Thursday, January 31, 2019
6:00pm in the cafeteria
wwwsjscrusaderscrq
CALL TODAY
(985) 386- 2877
175 N 8th St.
45.
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Ponchatoula, LA. 70.3.5.4;
985*386*6421
0an Registration will begin Monday, Februarg Ll, 2019
St. Joseph School does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national. or ethnic origin.
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