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TheDEAF BAYOU e-news
-LoUiSiAna’s e-newsletter for the Deaf, Deaf-Blind, & Hard of Hearing community citizens
Vol. 3 Issue 10 September, 2008
Dan Arabie, CEO/Editor
Photo: Grandson Landon posing along with Cathy (Ezell) Royer and Editor Dan relazing at the backyard. To browse 80-photo slideshow, click on: Grandparents
(Note: Just a friendly reminder for guest password: lsucajundan)
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From the desk of Editor:
Wishing you all enjoyable browned-leaves (Fall) season!
Septembert: To get what you want, STOP doing what isn’t working.
Date(s) to Remember:
- Labor Day (USA & Canada): Monday, September 1st
- Grandparents’ Day (USA): Sunday, September 7th
- Patriot Day: Thursday, Sepember 11th
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This issue (September) of the DEAF BAYOU e-news dedicates to all grandparents in observance of the National Grandparents Day – Sunday, September 7th marking 35th anniversary…that day has a threefold purpose as follows:
· To honor grandparents.
· To give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their children's children.
· To help children become aware of the strength, information and guidance older people can offer.
As grandpa, Editor Dan encourages all of you taking your grandchildren somewhere like parks, family reunion, & more fun places to enjoy and relax.
Hurricane Katrrina Remembered: As you may aware of 3rd anniversary of Katrina nears, Editor Dan pleases to share a journal, “Hurricane Katrina Remembered” with you all. To read a journal, click on: Hurricane Katrina Remembered
Back Home from Seattle: As you may aware of Editor Dan planning vacationing for Rocky Mountains states, it was cancelled due to his strong involvement on behalf o deaf-blind community, in which he went to local & state meetings. One week postponsement, he decided to take a flight to Seattle and stayed there for a week. Be on the lookout for a journal of Seattle including photos as soon when he’s ready!
UPCOMING EVENTS
ALEXANDRIA(ZIP-713/714)
- AAD General Meeting: Saturday, September 13th – Alexandria Association of the Deaf [AAD], 6647 First Street. Contact Wanda Miller, President for more details.
- CDSC: Tuesday, September 23rd 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)
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AAD
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General Meeting
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Saturday, October 11th
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CDSC
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Deaf Seniors
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Tuesday, October 21st
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BATON ROUGE (ZIP-708)
- Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, Sepember 5th @ CC Community Coffee House, 7960 Jefferson Hwy,, from 7:00 pm-Closing. For more info, contact Walker Estes, Host
· Red Stick Poker
Saturday, September 6th
· 2009 Dixie Deaf Bowling
Future Key Dates to Remember – Baton Rouge (tentative)
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LAD
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100th Anniversary Celebration
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Saturday, November 15th
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LSD
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Homecoming Day
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Decembe, 2008 (TBA)
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WBAD
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59th Dixie Deaf Bowling
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May 22 – 24, 2009
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LAAD
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NDMBA National Mixed Bowling
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June, 2011 (TBA)
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HOUMA(ZIP-703)
~No Reporting~
Future Key Dates to Remember – Houma (tentative)
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Cajun Deaf Club
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20th Annual Deaf Picnic
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Saturday, July, 2009
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LAFAYETTE(ZIP-705)
- Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, September 12th @ Starbuck’s, 3148 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy., from 7:00 p.m.-Closing. For more information, contact Martha Arabie, Host
· DBSG Cope Meeting: Wednesday, September 17th from 9:30 a.m. ‘till 11:30 a.m. - Deaf-Blind Support Group [DBSG] @ Daigle Hall, Affiliated Blind of Louisiana, 409 W. St. Mary Blvd. Contact Maria Garden, Leader for more info
· Deja Vu Poker Night: Saturday, September 20th 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
· LAAD General Meeting: Sunday, September 21st – Lafayette Athletic Association of the Deaf (LAAD) @ LAAD Cajun Clubhouse, 200 Rue de Belier @ 1:00 p.m. For more info., contact Cindy Robillard, President
· LADBC Annual Labor Day / Walk-a-thon Fundraising
Future Key Dates to Remember – Lafayette (tentative)
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DBSG
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Cope Meeting
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Wednesday, October 15th
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LAAD
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General Meeting
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Sunday, October 19th
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LAKE CHARLES (ZIP-706)
- Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, September 19th @ 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)
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Cajun ASL
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Social Night
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Friday, October 3rd
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Buffalo Wild Wings
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Happy Hour – Social Night
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Friday, October 10th
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NEW ORLEANS(ZIP-700/701)
- Deaf Chat Coffee: Thursday, September 18th 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!
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.
Louisiana Deaf Professional Hapy Hour
To find where DPHH is, click on: DPHH
FINANCIAL
Market on the Move (Month to Date)
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NAME
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August 1st
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August 31st
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Change + / -
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Dow Jones
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$11,378.02
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$11,543.56
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+ $165.54
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NASDAQ
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$2,325.55
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$2,367.52
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+ $41.97
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(Source: Washington Post)
FOOD
GENERAL
The upcoming ASL Film titled Legend of the Mountains will take place at LAAD Cajun Clubhouse presented by LAAD and LADBC and will be released as soon when the date confiirms.
HUMOR
Joke of the Month
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You could send in your jokes to Humor Manager ‘Joke of the Month’ will be acknowledged to everyone every month, and DEAF BAYOU Editor expresses you all to have a chance to laugh for your enjoyment to share.
POETRY
Poetry of the Month
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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.
LFFL VIII
LoUiSiAna Forecast Football League (LFFL) kicks of 8th season…Standing (Top 5) will be posted in the next issue.
Gallaudet University
Here’s 2008 Bisons Football schedule as follows:
2008 Gallaudet University Bison Football Schedule
Overall Record: 0 – 0
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Date
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Gally
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OPPONENT
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OPP.
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HOME/AWAY
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Sat. Sept. 6th
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Hiram College
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HOME
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Sat. Sept. 13th
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St. Vincent College
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HOME
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Sat. Sept. 20th
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Greensboro College
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AWAY
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Sat. oct. 4th
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Becker College
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AWAY
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Fri. Oct. 10th
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Maritime College
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AWAY
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Sat. Oct. 18th
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Southern Virginia **
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HOME
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Sat. Oct. 25th
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Husson College
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AWAY
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Sat. Nov. 1st
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Mount Ida College
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AWAY
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Fri. Nov. 7th
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Williamson Trade
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HOME
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Sat. Nov 15th
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Wesley College
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AWAY
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** = Homecoming
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The DEAF BAYOU e-news reserves the right to edit, fix for space or reject or postpone giving better merit to the readers.
The DEAF BAYOU e-news serves as an independent subscription, created by Dan Arabie, CEO/Editor. The purpose of the DEAF BAYOU e-news is to strongly state our needs in sharing with the diverse of deaf, deaf-blind, & hard of hearing citizens, especially 24K ‘Golden Hands’ interpreters in our community to KEEP DEAF ALIVE.
Let our HANDS be heard!
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Deaf Bayours,
Dan Arabie
CEO/Editor, The DEAF BAYOU e-news
DEAF BAYOU Office
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Lafayette, Louisiana 70503-5610
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