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+ - THE PONCHATOULA TIMES, MAY 16, 2013, PAGE 2 John Dudek I pick the contenders By JOHN DUDEK Times Columnist With almost a quarter of the season in the books, I figured it was time to see which teams are separating themselves from the pack. In the American league, it is no surprise that the New York Yankees are perched atop of the AL East standings. What is surprising is how poorly the Los Angeles Angels and Chicago White Sex are playing. Beat writers from around the country were expecting much better play from these two squads. As the season progress- es, I think both teams will turn it around and get themselves into the playoff hunt. In the AL Central, the De- troit Tigers and Cleveland In- dians are the two teams that are battling for the top spot, but I'll give the edge to Detroit. The Tigers have arguably the best pitcher in the game in Justin Verlander, and a strong group of hitters to back up a great pitching staff. The AL West is the Texas Rangers' division, period. No other team even has a win- ning record. I would be abso- lutely shocked if the Rang- ers didn't have a double PLEASE SEE PAGE 4 By THOMAS KUHN Times Columnist This week the American Le- gion and the Ancient Order of the Hibernians will sponsor a fund-raising event for the Av- enue of Flags. The dinner will be held at Bantaa's Fleur de Lis this Friday, May 17 at 6:30 pm. A small donation of $25 per person will be asked of attend- ees. that will include a meal and beverage. A cash bar will be available. There will be various groups and individuals to pro- vide entertainment. This will be a worthwhile event and well worth the admission. I hope to see all of Ponchatouia there to assist in this fund-raiser. In the following weeks many local students will be graduat- ing from high school or the uni- versity. I wish to congratulate those students and their par- ents in these achievements. For the college graduate this will be Thomas Kuhn The task at hand is now to se- cure that college position that perhaps will fulfill their life's aspirations. I hope all of your wishes are fulfilled. For a high school graduate, many choices have to be made that will affect your life. These choices will be the formation of your future and will span the remainder of the individual's working life. A big decision! These choices can be made easi- a nenw beginning. There are no ::, er.ifproper co.unseling.by school more days of classroom studies. PLEASE SEE PAGE 4 The Ponchatoula Times Published by The Ponchatoula Times L.L.C. Established October 1, 1981 Print Edition Published Thursday of every week at 170 North Seventh Street Post Office Box 743mPonchatoula, LA 70454-0743 SUBSCRIPTIONS $25 A Year In Tangipahoa Parish $30 A Year Outside Tangipahoa Parish ($5 Discount for Seniors) Gift subscriptions offered at same rate --.24 Hour Telephone Line- 985/386-2877 INTERNET EDITION http://www.ponchatoula.com/ptimes/ E-MAIL Editorial - editor@ponchatoula.com Advertising - ads@ponchatoula.com U.S. Periodicals Postal Permit No. 666730 Postmaster, address correspondence and changes of address orders to: P.O. Box 743, Ponchatoula, LA 70454-0743 Bryan T. McMahon-- Editor & Publisher Derrick E Hingle - Sports Editor Deirdre McMahon Sanchez--Caracas Bureau Chief Bliss McMahon--Chicago Bureau Chief Mark McMahon--Detroit Bureau Chief Capt. David Stefferud--Madisonville Bureau Chief Times Columnists and Photographers Ole Hardhide The Alligator, Thomas Kuhn, John Dudek, Marion Fannaly (Automotive), Brooks O'Connor (features), Parker Layrisson (Law), Jim Perrin (History), Dr. Randolph Howes M.D. PhD (Health) Times On Wheels Columnists Bryan T. McMahon & Chris O'Conner NEWS RELEASES & ADVERTISING e-mail (preferred) editor@ponchatoula.com ads@ponchatoula.com FAX 985/386-0458 (During office hours) P.O. Box 743, Ponchatoula, LA 70454-0743 We accept VISA/Mastercard OFFICIAL JOURNAL City of Ponchatoula, Ponchatoula Area Recreation District, Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival, MEMBER Louisiana Press Association, Gulf States Automotive Writers As- sociation, Texas Auto Writers Association HONORS Louisiana Press Association Freedom of Information Award, 1st Place Investigative Reporting, 1st place Editorial Writing, Gibbs Adams Award for Investigative Reporting, Ist Place Best Headline (Brooks O'Connor) Brown Pelican Award for Environmental Reporting OFFICE HOURS Please call for Appointment (985) 386-2877 • Mojo FROM PAGE ONE Times in answer to an inter- viewer's question. Team owner is Ms. Christine Urrata who in a telephone inter- view provided The Times with some background information on the team and its history. "I did not play football. I didn't know I could play and now I'm in my forties. We do have women in their forties playing, but you really can't manage and play. I didn't know women's football existed. I have always been a big Saints fan. I was on my way to Canton to see the Saints play in the Hall of Fame game when I chanced on the Women's Football Champi- onship at Hines Field in Pitts- burg. Happy Anniversary May 16 - Mark & Ava Basso, Roy & Kim Navarra, Brad & Chasidy Berner, May 18 - Darryl & Tracey Bubrig May 19 - Tommy & Kim Cof- fey, Ronny & Cindy Henderson, Kohn & Patricia Milton, Carla Richard Rody. May 20 - Braville & Lou Ann LeBlanc, Gary & Paige Brown May 21 - Sammy & Mary Sciortino May 22- Glenn & Virgie LeB- lanc, Jason & Andrea Adams May 16 - Alivia Vanvranck- en, Delise Schilling, Dr. Robert Benson, Glenn Otis, Jr., Jason Kraemer, Kody Alan Stricker, May 17 - Brigitte Kron, Cin- dy Henderson, Jaylon Wilde, Jessica VanVrancken, John Al- exander, Kerri Bankston, Kerri Gladney, Logan Collier, Melissa McCormick, Stephen Foster, Violet Traylor, May 18 - Bridget Selph May 19 - Amanda Majeau, Barry Landry Jr, Daniel Ste- vens, Kelsey McLaughlin, Lar- ry Schatzle, Lathan Raiford, Patrick Pereira, Tracy Aucoin, Vivian Materne, May 20 - Jason Joiner, Jen- nifer DeRosia, Jennifer Jam- ben, Kayleigh Odor, Lawrence Delattre, Michelle Bougere, Mindy Flocke, Robin L. Schex- naydre, Jennifer Jambon May 21 - Betty Parker, Chel- sea Sticker, Joey LeMarca, Jordan Jones, Sarah Nepveux, Sommer Burns, Sommer LeSa- icherre, Sybil Williams, Jordan Jones May 22 - Amber Achord, An- drea Adams, Cathy Brignac, Austin Anthony, Garon Elise Kyzar, Jason Raiford, Mike Spriggs, Nicole Heather Pitt- man, Sonny DePaula, Susan Fowler, Tina Pal, Tony LaMa- rca, Adam Osborn, Garon Elise Kyzar, Maddison Hutches Please Notify Us Of Changes You Wish Made In our Birthday and A niversary Greetings 985/386-2877tor@ ponchatoula.com "That's where I learned that the only NFL city without a women's football team was New Orleans. I was determined to correct that situation. You will notice that Mojo has the same black and gold colors as the Saints," the woman's foot- ball team owner told The Pon- chatoula Times, adding: "I took the Saints' fleur de lis and turned its elements into an amulet, a magic charm, by turn- ing the top arms up to make a "W" which of course stands for woman, and I turned the bot- tom cross down to make an anchor (see photo of the Mojo's logo)." The Mojo women, like the Saints, play on a full 100 yard field with 15 minute quarters and a 15 minute half time, just like the NCAA, under whose rules the Mojo and their 53 op- posing teams compete. One teammate's day job is being a nurse, and her spare time is split between the New Orleans Mojo and the Voodoo, the New Orleans arena football squad. Currently, the Mojo team- mates play for no pay, "not now, at least," the Ponchatoula foot- baller said with an obvious vi- sion of becoming a paid profes- sional player once word gets out that the team exists, and they start filling stadium seats. Asked how she was attracted to the former boys-only game, Ms. Troulliet replied, "My mother inspired me to join. This interview will be a surprise to her." Her play also doubtless in- spires her two sons, ages six and four, and her younger brother, a university scholar at South- PLEASE SEE PAGE 4 Baton Rouge* I New Orleans* I Ponchatoula: (985) 467-9525 I www.PonchatoulaLawyer.com first step in reaching your goals is reaching the person who can help you achieve em. .401(k)/403(b) Rollovers . All IRAs, Annuities, & Drop . 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