THE TIMES, MARCH 22, 2018 PAGE 2
Out and About
with John Johnson
March 25, Ponchatoula Farmer's Market 12pm- 4pm
Ponchatoula Country Market, E Pine St, Ponchateula,
Stop by and see what treasures you can find at our
weekly farmer's market! Open every Sunday from noon
to 4:00 pm. On the porch behind Ponchatoula Country
Market and in the covered parking area. Contact per-
sons: Rebecca Deibel (504-390-5769) or Nancy Gephart
(985-222-4526). You can also visit us on Facebook at:
https//www.facebook.com/PCMFarmersMarket or e-
mail us at:PCMFarmersMarket@gmail.com. Vendors
and customers feel free to contact us with any ques-
tions.
March 27, Berries and Business Breakfast Series
#1 7:30am - 9:30am at the First Baptist Church 325 E
Pine St Ponchateula, All members are invited to join us
to learn new and exciting ways to boost your business
and enjoy breakfast provided by our sponsors. RSVP is
required, and can be done by contacting the Chamber
Office at 985-386-2536.
March 30 Ponchatonla Roller Rink presents The
Easter Brunchl0:30am - 12:30pm 22024 Hwy 22, Pon-
chatoula the Ponchatoula Roller Rink is going to have
there lsi; Easter Brunch. Ticket Price is $9.50 per child
but this includes one adult.Bring your own camera or
phone for photos. Thickets purchased @ 22024 Hwy
22 Ponchatoula. 985-370-2560. Come visit the Easter
bunny, grab some breakfast, decorate an egg and skate
too. Only 80 tickets will be sold for this event so pre-
purchase.
Miz Maudie entertains seniors
Miz Maudie, local storyteller and humorist, is
pictured being escorted to the microphone Thurs-
day at Salt Triad Expo held for seniors at the Pon-
chatoula Community Center. (Courtesy Photo)
PHS enjoying a winning season
Ponchatoula Softball went 2-1 last week
to make the record 12-6 for the season.
Go out and support your Green Wave Softball and
Baseball. Both well-coached teams are doing re-
ally well this year. (Times Photo by John Beadle)
Stars and stripes
The Senior Crime Prevention Expo was held
this past Thursday at the Ponchatoula Commu-
nity Center honoring our local military veterans
and first responders. The event was well attend-
ed and was hosted by Tangipahoa Parish Triad,
S.A.L.T. (Seniors and lawmen together) and was
sponsored by Tangipahoa SheriffDaniel Edwards,
TPSO and many volunteers, with donations by
over 18 local organizations, vendors, and numer-
ous exhibitors. Keeping Ponchatoula patriotic,
the Ponchatoula JR. R.O.T.C. was in attendance
to present the colors and all branches of the mili-
tary were separately honored.
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March 31 Easter Extravaganza 9am- 1 lam at Park,
Ponchatoula, la. Bring the kids and the whole family
to spend the day with the Easter Bunny at the EAS-
TER EXTRAVAGANZA. Saturday March 31, 2018, the
First Baptist Church of Ponchatoula will have a Bounce
House, live music and Easter stories for the kids. There
will also be an Easter Egg Hunt that starts at 9:30, face
painting and a petting zoo. This is a free event open to
ages birth to 12 years old.
March 31- Classic Car Cruise Night, 5pm - 9pm P0n-
chatoula Walmart-1331 Hwy 51 North, Ponchateula,
La. Start our weekends off right. Come on out and view
your favorite Classic Cars. This event will be held the
last Saturday night of months March thru October. Lo-
cation directions: From 1-55 (exit 26) La 22 E, then left
onto Hwy 51 N 1/2 mile on the right
April5 Spring Garden Day-Tangi Pa i'shMaster Gar-
deners Associationlpm - 7pm
1301 NW Central Ave, Amite, La. 70422.Florida
Parishes Arena. Activities will include kids' activities,
plant sales, educational exhibits and presentations, a
plant swap-bring a plant, get a plant, a center for plant
diagnostics and recommendations, as well as a variety
of commercial vendors and food concessions. Admission
is $5.00 per vehicle-from a bicycle to a bus. Bring your
friends and the kids to an afternoon of all things plants
and fun.
Honoring our military veterans
and first responders
Local dignitaries came together with first re-
sponders, business leaders, professionals, volun-
teers, hospital representatives, along with other
numerous agencies to protect the welfare of our
seniors. The community came out in full force to
promote senior safety and awareness this last
Thursday at the Ponchatoula Community Cen-
ter. Pictured (left to right) 7th Ward Marshal Pat
Farris, Ponchatoula Community Center Staff
Member Jeff Huff, Ponchatoula Mayor Bob Zab-
bia, Ponchatoula Farmers Market Co-Assistant
Manager Nancy Gephart, Tangipahoa Parish
Sheriff Daniel Edw ards, Tangipahoa Sheriff De-
partment Detective Raymond Mauterer. (Times
Photo by Amy Brennan)
Garden of the Month
Gardenettes March Garden of the Month was
awa a'ed to Molly, Jeff and Caroline Bordelon
Weldon Circle, Ponchatoula. Presenting the award
were Gardenette President Anna Poland, Sonya
Avery, Pat Walsh, Sonya Avery, Ellen Pusey and
Jane O'Flynn. Their landscaping included palm
trees, azaleas, daylillies, crepe myrtle, Loropeta.
lum, ginger, yellow Iris, knock-out roses, among
others. Gardenettes are members of District VI:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc Deep
South Garden Clubs Inc and National Garden
Clubs Inc.
Welcoming seniors
to S.A.L.T.
Pictured (left to
right) Tangi Triad
S.A.L.T. (seniors and
lawmen together) Rep-
resentative Earl Miller
and S k.L.T Representa-
tive Bonnie Thibodaux.
(Times Photo by Amy
Brennan)
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