City of Thibodaux Newsletter

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1 Page 1 of 7 <Back Print City of Thibodaux Newsletter December 5, 2007 Greetings! A weekly insight into the offices and departments of city government. Find out what's going on in your city: OFFICE OF THE MAYOR FINANCE RECREATION HEALTH AND WELLNESS THIBODAUX MAIN STREET POLICE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMUNITY EVENTS OFFICE OF THE MAYOR Quick Links The City of Thibodaux Recreation More Community Events Photo Gallery City Events Calendar Submit your events/feedback Council Meetings Police Press Releases Employee of the Month Employment Opportunities Sr. Mayor For a Day Delton Prejean was our Sr. Mayor For A Day on Tuesday, December 4th. City Directory Retire in Thibodaux Join our mailing list! Join Click for more information FINANCE

2 Page 2 of 7 Phyllis Picou We want to express our "Best Wishes" to Phyllis Picou who is retiring today, December 7th, with the City after 28 years of dedicated service. She joined the City in 1979 as Data Input Operator I and is now retiring as the Utility Billing & Collections Manager. She was Employee of the Year in Phyllis was a great team player, as she was selected to be on the City Charter Review Commission in 2000, volunteered for the City cleanup days and was also a star player on the City's volleyball team. On behalf of the entire Finance Department, Deborah Daigle, Finance Director, stated "Phyllis will be greatly missed along with her years of knowledge and experience. She was truly an asset to the City and won't be forgotten." RECREATION Christmas & New Year Holiday Camp Thibodaux Recreation Department is offering a Christmas & New Year Holiday Camp. The dates for the camp are Dec. 26, 27 and 28, 2007 and Jan. 2,3,and 4, 2008 from 9:00a.m. until 3:00pm. Contact the Recreation Department for more information on the camp at Click for more information Basketball Registration It's that time of year to get your basketball shoes out of the closet and start practicing your shots to sign up for Recreation Basketball. Registration will start Monday, December 10th until For more information contact Recreation at

3 Page 3 of 7 HEALTH AND WELLNESS Heating Equipment Heating equipment is the leading cause of home fires during the month of December, January and February. Please review the tips below to help keep you and your family safe during the winter months. Click for tips THIBODAUX MAIN STREET 2007 THIBODAUX MAIN STREET ORNAMENT This is Thibodaux Main Street,Inc. 2nd Annual Christmas Ornament to raise funds to continue the efforts of beautifying and preservation of Thibodaux's Downtown Area. Each year the ornament features a historical building located in the City of Thibodaux. The 2007 Christmas Ornament displays the Lafourche Parish Court House. The ornaments are available for purchase at Farmer's Market, The New Post,LTD., Emily's Boutique, Queeny's Boutique, Rush Boutique, Sugar Boutique and Thibodaux Chamber for $10.00 or you can also contact Dana Clement at FALL FARMER'S MARKET Farmer's Market will only be open for the remaining of December, so don't miss out as time it ticking. Saturdays-7:00am- 11:00am POLICE Download the application form Don't Drinking and Driving:

4 Page 4 of 7. With the Holiday Season quickly approaching, The Thibodaux Police Department would like to remind everyone to designate a sober driver as part of their holiday plans. Click for more information EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Are you looking for a Job!!! See what jobs are available with the City of Thibodaux and download the application form. Click to download your application COMMUNITY EVENTS View the City of Thibodaux's Community Events and also submit your upcoming event. Christmas Parade Click below to view the pictures from the Christmas Parade that was held on Sunday, December 2, Click to view the pictures from the parade Click to submit your event. St. John's Concert Series

5 Page 5 of 7 Sunday, December 9th St. John's Episcopal Church 718 Jackson Street 3:00 P.M. tickets-$10.00 Adults, $5.00 college students and free to students under 18 yrs. of age. Santa Claus Mark this important date on your calendar Monday, December 17th and Tuesday, December 18th from 6:00pm- 8:00pm to bring the kids to see Santa Claus. This will be a chance for them to sit on Santa's lap and tell him what they want for Christmas. He will be at Bubba's Poboy located at 212 E. Bayou Rd. Adopt a Grandparent for Christmas Businesses and individuals in the community can adopt a grandparent for Christmas for $ Your sponsorship will cover the fee for a special gift basket for one of the residents, and enable them to have a Merry Christmas. The goal is to have 150 residents adopted. For more information contact Marian Folse at or

6 Page 6 of 7 Lafourche Mayors' Committee on Disability Issues Please join us for the December Meeting on Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at 11:30 at Louisiana Rehabilitation Service at 1442 Tiger Dr. Please RSVP at by Tuesday, December 11, Lunch will be $ Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce Award nomination is being accepted for the Frank Kennedy Citizen of the Year Award, the Teenage of the Year Award, and Music's Unsung Hero Award. To participate in the nomination process, please call or stop by the Chamber office at 318 East Bayou road for a nomination form. Nominations are being accepted until Monday December 10, Awards will be presented at the Chamber's Annual Banquet on January 10, Bayou Region Supports & Services Center Is having a raffle ticket sale 1st Prize-Adirondack Chair 2nd Prize-Nativity Set 3rd Prize-Two Plate Lunches from Connie's Kitchen Drawing will be held on Dec. 15 at 2:00pm and chances are $1.00. To purchase a ticket contact Alison at ext.287 or stop by BRSSC during business hours (8:00am-4:30pm) at 690 East First St. The Thibodaux Bayou Community Band Concert Thibodaux Civic Center December 16 at 3:00pm- 5:00pm For more information contact Ted Hoffman at Thibodaux Garden Club Door Decoration Contest Categories: Traditional, Religious, Novelty entry deadline Wednesday, December 19th Cash Prizes:$50.00, $30.00, $20.00 To submit your information contact Becky at or by doorcontest@charter.net for more information. The E. D. White Cardinal Club will again host it's New

7 Page 7 of 7 Years Eve Party at Envie Restraurant. Tickets are $ per couple and the price includes an open bar, catered food and the band Soul Survivors. All proceeds will go to benefit E. D. White Athletics. For tickets call E. D. White at dclement@ci.thibodaux.la.us web: Forward Marketing by This was sent to dclement@ci.thibodaux.la.us, by dclement@ci.thibodaux.la.us Update Profile/ Address Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe Privacy Policy. City of Thibodaux P.O. Box 5418 Thibodaux LA 70302