The DEAF BAYOU e-news

-LoUiSiAna’s e-newsletter for the Deaf, Deaf-Blind, & Hard of Hearing community citizens

Website: http://www.deafbayou.com/

                                                                                                   Dan Arabie, CEO/Editor

~First Anniversary of Historic Deaf-Blind Rally ~

Photo:  A sign saying, ‘SSP NOW’; this month marks first anniversary of historic deaf-blind rally.  Just an ideal:  ‘NOW’ is mirrored to ‘WON’ meaning we WON!  Click above-image that will show a video by Baton Rouge’s TV station!

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From the desk of Editor:

            Wishing you all enjoyable summer time!

June:  Anything unattempted remains impossible.

Date(s) to Remember:

• Editor Dan’s 48^th Birthday Celebration: Tuesday, June 10^th
• Flag Day (USA): Saturday, June 14^th
• Father’s Day: Sunday, June 15^th
• St. Jean Baptiste Day (Quebec); Tuesday, June 24^th
• 128^th Anniversary of Helen Keller; Friday, June 27^th

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This issue (June) of the DEAF BAYOU e-news dedicates to all fathers in honoring Father’s Day as observed throughout the world.  The Father’s Day holiday, as observed today in the United States, celebrates fatherhood generally and the wonderful contributions of fathers to society.  It falls on the third Sunday of each June. Click here to see a photo of ‘Father and Son’ connection imcluding a recipe of boiled crawfish.

One Year Later:  As you may aware of Historic Deaf-Blind Rally that marks one-year anniversary today.  As leader of ‘Deaf-Blind on the Move’ and ringleader, Editor Dan especially wants to thank the countless demonstrators who last year had contributed their time and effort by participating into the Historic Louisiana Deaf-Blind Rally fighting for SSP service. Without them, many quality lives would not have been possible.  Highlights such as Flashback can be found; click on: Deaf-Blind Rally.

2009 AADB Presidential Campaign:  Editor Dan declares to run for President of the American Assocation of the Deaf-Blind (AADB), national deaf-blind organization next year along his running mate, Tim ‘Hulk’ Jackson (South Dakota) being chosen as Vice Presidient.  DBAction now becomes ‘Dan – Hulk campaign headquarter pushing deaf-blind citizens to bring life back to AADB.  Click here to see a video of Dan – Hulk 2009 AADB Presidential Campaign, thankfully to ex- world’s famous deaf-blind chef, Danny Delcambre for his strong endorsement.  Editor Dan will make press release of these names of his campaign team sometime in June…Be on the lookout for his public notice!

Off to Atlanta, Georgia!:  Editor Dan is invited by Georgia’s Deaf-Blind Awareness committee to give his presentation scheduled on Saturday, June 28^th and also plans to hit on the road of his campaign run surrounding the state of Georgia, and even takes some helpful tips from past Martin Luther King (MLK) while touring at the MLK museum considering being national powerful leader to better quality lives of nation’s deaf-blind community.

NAD DB Workshop:  The deaf-blind workshop entitled "The World of Darkness & Silence" was accepted for the 49^th Biennial NAD Conference, July 7-11, 2008 at the New Orleans Marriott in New Orleans, LA and is scheduled on Wednesday, July 9^th at 2:30 PM.  There will be three (3) co-presenters:

Dan Arabie, Jackie Broussard, & Mark Landreneau, all natives of LoUiSiAna addressing those different topics.

Why, What, & Why Is Usher?:  As Deaf-Blind Awareness every June, Editor Dan would like to share this information with you; click here to find more information.

New Additional Section - Poetry:  Editor Dan is pleased to announce that DEAF BAYOU e-news has added a new section: Poetry such as poems, etc. contributing by Melanie Bond of Michigan.  Melanie’s contributing poetry titled, ‘My Indian Man’ is now released and can be found at the Poetry Section.

ILLY, the Deaf-Blind Clown:  Here’s another humor from Mark Gasaway, BA, MA, ‘ILLY, the Deaf-Blind Clown’ from Georgia providing a comical joke every month…His contributing comical joke titled, ‘The Swooshing Angel’ is now released and can be found at the Humor Section.

Coco’s African Journals:  Just in case you may miss reading some of her fifteen (15) journals; click here to find journals to read on.  Wanna’ to see a photo of Editor Dan & Coco; click here to find a photo.

Editor’s Note:  Editor Dan may expct to see Coco again this upcoming August!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

ALEXANDRIA (ZIP-713/714)

• AAD General Meeting: Saturday, June 14^th – Alexandria Association of the Deaf [AAD], 6647 First Street. Contact Wanda Miller, President for more details.

• CDSC:  Tuesday, June 24^th from 10:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m.; CenLA Deaf Senior Citizens (CSDC); Located at AAD Hall, 6647 First Street; Ages: 55 and up; Lunch will be provided. For more details, contact Rose Brosset.

Future Key Dates to Remember – Alexandria (tentative)

BATON ROUGE (ZIP-708)

• Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, June 6^th @ Starbucks Coffee, 5720 Corporate Blvd., from 7:00 pm-Closing. For more info, contact Walker Estes, Host

·        LSDAA General Meeting / Election

To find a flyer, click on:  LSDAA

• Red Stick Poker

Saturday, June 7^th

·        SSD Alumni 70^th Celebration Reunion

Take a chance to gather; click on:  SSD 70^th Reunion

·        LCDC Fundraiser @ Chik-a-fil

To find a flyer, click on:  LCDC Fundraiser

Future Key Dates to Remember – Baton Rouge (tentative)

HOUMA (ZIP-703)

            ~No Reporting~

Future Key Dates to Remember – Houma (tentative)

LAFAYETTE (ZIP-705)

·        LAAD Annual Deaf Picnic

To find a flyer, click on:  LAAD Picnic

• Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, June 13^th @ Starbuck’s, 3148 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy., from 7:00 p.m.-Closing. For more information, contact Martha Arabie, Host

·        LAAD / SWSAD 2008

For more information, click on:  SWSAD 2008

·        Deja Vu Poker Night:  Saturday, June 21^st  No-Limit Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Night hosted by Deja Vu Poker Club @ LAAD Cajun Clubhouse, 200 Rue de Belier; for more information, contact Raymond Massie

·        LADBC ‘Summer Fun’ Picnic

To find a flyer, click on: LADBC

Future Key Dates to Remember – Lafayette (tentative)

LAKE CHARLES (ZIP-706)

·        Buffalo Wild Wings:  Friday, June 13^th; Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar; 1776 West Prien Lake Rd sute #E; Lake Charles, LA.  There will be a Happy Hour every 2^nd Friday at 6 PM.  Contact Joanna via This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for more detail.

• Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, June 20^th @ Starbucks Coffee, 4055 Ryan Street, from 6:30 p.m.-Closing. Contact Katherine Fitch for more info.

Future Key Dates to Remember – Lake Charles (tentative)

NEW ORLEANS (ZIP-700/701)

• Deaf Chat Coffee: Thursday, June 19^th from 6:30 p.m. till 8:30 p.m.; Cafe Du Monde, 4700 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, LA For more information, contact Betsie Delaune

Come and enjoy the beignets and coffee of ReNew Orleans!

·        National Association for the Deaf (NAD) Conference:

To find more information, click on: 2008 NAD Conference

Future Key Dates to Remember – New Orleans (tentative)

SHREVEPORT (ZIP-711)

            ~No Reporting~

Future Key Dates to Remember – Shreveport (tentative)

ENTERTAINMENT

Bingo Sessions

The bingo sessions in Baton Rouge & Lafayette you could find to enjoy & play to win $$.  Click here to find more information.

Open Captioned Theaters

Open Captioned Theaters in Baton Rouge & Bossier City can be found at our DEAF BAYOU website; click on ‘LINKS +’ that drops down finding to click on ‘Movie - Caption’ under the Main Menu.

FINANCIAL

Market on the Move (Month to Date)

FOOD

Cajun Cooking is HERE and can be found at the Cajun cooking department.  You can send in your favorite recipe(s) to Food Manager

GENERAL

Announcing DeaBlind Industries

Click here to read an announcement

U.S. Court:  Paper Money Discriminates Aganst Blind

Click here to read an article

DeafBlind Communicator

Click here to read on

Pip’s Cause

To read & donate; click on: Pip’s Cause

HEALTH

Gene Therapy Improves Visions in Patients with Congenital Retinal Disaease

Click here to read an article

HUMOR

Joke of the Month

Click on:  The Swooshing Angel… created by ILLY, the Deaf-Blind Clown

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POETRY

Poetry of the Month

Click on:  My Indian Man written by Melanie Bond

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You could send in your poetry to Poetry Manager.  ‘Poetry of the Month will be acknowledged to everyone every month, and DEAF BAYOU Editor expresses you all to have a chance to love for your enjoyment to share.

SPORTS

LFFL VIII

Looking forward to playing LFFL VIII next season…YOU could sign up now if you wish to.  Flyer will be distributed