SENIOR MAYOR FOR A DAY:
Our April Senior Mayor for a Day is Mr. Jake Haydel, nominated by Thibodaux City Councilman Chad Mire. Mr. Jake Haydel is 75 years old. He was born in Schriever, but moved to Thibodaux after he was married. Honorary Mayor Haydel worked 25 years for Pipeline Construction Company, and five years as a Custodian at West Thibodaux Junior High School. Mr. Haydel retired in 1994. He enjoys watching LSU games. Mr. Haydel is married to the former Joyce Kraemer. They have three children together, (one daughter and  two sons), a total of eight grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Honorary Mayor Haydel stated, “I enjoyed the day, I learned about all the different departments and their functions. Everything was very impressive.”

Mayor Caillouet and Honorary Mayor Haydel shared a wonderful lunch at Flanagan’s (courtesy of Flanagan’s)

MARTIN LUTHER KING PARK GETS NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT:
The City of Thibodaux is proud to announce that the ADA playground equipment at MLK Park is finished!  The playground equipment will allow children with disabilities to interact in an environment with other children. The equipment is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Parks Director Cindy Griffin stated, “ I am excited that this playground equipment is going to provide many children in the area with the opportunity to experience something new at MLK Park." Mayor Caillouet stated, “ The new equipment will tie into the existing half mile walking path as part of our continued development for this park.”

IT'S BACK!!!   
The Thibodaux Main Street Farmer's Market is OPEN for its Spring season!  The market is open every Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and is located on LA 1 and Maronge Street.  
NEW TO THE MARKET:  strawberries, wines, mushrooms, stuffed breads and woven baskets.  
RETURNING TO THE MARKET:  produce, jams, jellies, baked goods and pies, cut flowers, plants, seafood, soaps, candles and more!
Prospective vendors or for more information, call Joyce Benoit at 985-448-1474.