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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 11 October, 2008
Dan Arabie, CEO/Editor
Photo: Editor Dan sitting with Kim Powers-Smith of Austin, Texas, President of Texas Deaf-Blnd Association (TxDBA) and was invited into the Usher Syndrome Support Group (USSG) at the Olive Garden Restaurant. Kim threw in her endorsement with her closed fist up in the air for Dan – Hulk 2009 AADB Presidential Campaign in the front of crowd.
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From the desk of Editor:
Wishing you all spooky Halloween!
October: Excellence is doing ordinary things extraordinarily well.
Date(s) to Remember:
- Columbus Day (USA, Observed): Monday, October 13th
- Thanksgiving Day (Canada): Monday, October, 13th
- Halloween: Friday, October 31st
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This issue (October) of the DEAF BAYOU e-news dedicates to Kim Powers-Smith of Austin, Texas whom starred “Kim’s World” in TV, in which she experienced deaf-blind challenges facing tough obstacles in her own self-esteem. Kim is scheduled to come to Louisiana for being guest speaker at the Deaf-Blind Retreat at Eunice this month.
Spotlight on the Deaf-Blind Community: A story writte by Editor Dan is now published in the national publication, AADB Today. To read a story, click on: AADB Today
2008 Louisiana Job Fairs: From Governor’s Offce, Louisiana Job Fairs seeks employers and citizens with disabilities across this state this month. To find more information including the dates and location summary, click on: Louisiana Job Fairs
Department Hires Experts To Assess LSD
Deaf School abuse
ASL is Awesome for ALL!
#24 Journal Written by Coco of Nigeria!
To read a journal titled, Back in America: Tactile Love, click on: Journal
To view a photo where Editor Dan and Coco met at the dance party at Seabeck, click on: Coco & Dan
UPCOMING EVENTS
ALEXANDRIA(ZIP-713/714)
- AAD General Meeting: Saturday, October 11th – Alexandria Association of the Deaf [AAD], 6647 First Street. Contact Wanda Miller, President for more details.
- CDSC: Tuesday, October 21st 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.
· Louisiana Deaf Retreat Registration
Future Key Dates to Remember – Alexandria (tentative)
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AAD
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General Meeting
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Saturday, November 8th
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CDSC
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Deaf Seniors
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Tuesday, November 25th
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BATON ROUGE (ZIP-708)
- Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, October 3rd @ CC Community Coffee House, 7960 Jefferson Hwy,, from 7:00 pm-Closing. For more info, contact Walker Estes, Host
· Red Stick Poker
Saturday, October 4th
· 2009 Dixie Deaf Bowling
Future Key Dates to Remember – Baton Rouge (tentative)
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LAD
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100th Anniversary Gala
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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, October 10th @ Starbuck’s, 3148 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy., from 7:00 p.m.-Closing. For more information, contact Martha Arabie, Host
To find more information, click on: LRID-A
· DBSG Cope Meeting: Wednesday, October 15th 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, October 18th No-Limit Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Night hosted by Deja Vu Poker Club @ LAAD Cajun Clubhouse, 200 Rue de Belier; for more information, contact LAAD
· LAAD General Meeting: Sunday, October 19th – Lafayette Athletic Association of the Deaf (LAAD) @ LAAD Cajun Clubhouse, 200 Rue de Belier @ 1:00 p.m. For more info., contact Raymond Massie, President
Future Key Dates to Remember – Lafayette (tentative)
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LAAD
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General Meeting
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Sunday, November 16th
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DBSG
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Cope Meeting
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Wednesday, November 19th
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LAAD/LADBC
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ASL Social Day/ASL Films
“Legend Of the Mountains”
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Friday & Saturday,
January 9 & 10, 2009
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LAKE CHARLES (ZIP-706)
- Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, October 17th @ 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, November 7th
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Buffalo Wild Wings
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Happy Hour – Social Night
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Friday, November 14th
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NEW ORLEANS(ZIP-700/701)
· St. Gerard Community for the Deaf Cook-out/Picnic
- Deaf Chat Coffee: Thursday, October 16th 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
The 72nd International Rice Festival
Greater Baton Rouge State Fair
ASL Films
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.
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 Happy 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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September 1st
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September 30th
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Change + / -
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Dow Jones
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$11,543.56
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$10,850.66
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- $692.90
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NASDAQ
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$2,367.52
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$2,082.33
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- $285.19
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(Source: Washington Post)
FOOD
GENERAL
Deaf Couple on Supernanny on ABC!
Position: SVRS Trainers – Louisiana & Mississippi areas
Sprint Relay Store news
LAAD 2008-2009 Board of Directors Elected
To find out who’s on the board, click on: LAAD Board
HEALTH
Bionic breakthrough in Sight With an Australian First
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
-----
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.
Gallaudet University
Here’s 2008 Bisons Football schedule as follows:
2008 Gallaudet University Bison Football Schedule
Overall Record: 0 – 3
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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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14
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Hiram College (OT)
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20
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HOME
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Sat. Sept. 13th
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22
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St. Vincent College
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23
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HOME
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Sat. Sept. 20th
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0
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Greensboro College
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34
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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
LFFL VIII
The 7th LoUiSiAna Forecast Football League (LFFL) proudly announces the release of current Top 5 of many participants playing the NFL teams picks. As of today (season to date - after Week #4 of #17), here are current Top 5 Leaders as follows:
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Rk
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Name
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State
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W - L
|
GB
|
|
1
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Addie Arabie
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Louisiana
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42-18
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-
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1
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Dan Arabie
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Louisiana
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42-18
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-
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1
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Kenneth Broussard
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Louisana
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42-18
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-
|
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4
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Nikki Arabie
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Louisiana
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41-19
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1
|
|
4
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Russell Mire
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Louisiana
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41-19
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1
|
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4
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Winston Arabie
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Louisiana
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41-19
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1
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- Commissioner Dan Arabie
CLASSIFIED ADS
Copyright © 2008 The DEAF BAYOU e-news
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!
NOTE: You can surely acknowledge your friends about The DEAF BAYOU e-news to subscribe.
Deaf Bayours,
Dan Arabie
CEO/Editor, The DEAF BAYOU e-news
DEAF BAYOU Office
106 Dempsey Drive
Lafayette, Louisiana 70503-5610
Videophone Direct: 337.984.1731
Toll-Free: 866.928.9832 (Voice only)
TheDEAF BAYOU e-news
-LoUiSiAna’s e-newsletter for the Deaf, Deaf-Blind, & Hard of Hearing community citizens
Vol. 3 Issue 11 October, 2008
Dan Arabie, CEO/Editor
Photo: Editor Dan sitting with Kim Powers-Smith of Austin, Texas, President of Texas Deaf-Blnd Association (TxDBA) and was invited into the Usher Syndrome Support Group (USSG) at the Olive Garden Restaurant. Kim threw in her endorsement with her closed fist up in the air for Dan – Hulk 2009 AADB Presidential Campaign in the front of crowd.
------
From the desk of Editor:
Wishing you all spooky Halloween!
October: Excellence is doing ordinary things extraordinarily well.
Date(s) to Remember:
- Columbus Day (USA, Observed): Monday, October 13th
- Thanksgiving Day (Canada): Monday, October, 13th
- Halloween: Friday, October 31st
------
This issue (October) of the DEAF BAYOU e-news dedicates to Kim Powers-Smith of Austin, Texas whom starred “Kim’s World” in TV, in which she experienced deaf-blind challenges facing tough obstacles in her own self-esteem. Kim is scheduled to come to Louisiana for being guest speaker at the Deaf-Blind Retreat at Eunice this month.
Spotlight on the Deaf-Blind Community: A story writte by Editor Dan is now published in the national publication, AADB Today. To read a story, click on: AADB Today
2008 Louisiana Job Fairs: From Governor’s Offce, Louisiana Job Fairs seeks employers and citizens with disabilities across this state this month. To find more information including the dates and location summary, click on: Louisiana Job Fairs
Department Hires Experts To Assess LSD
Deaf School abuse
ASL is Awesome for ALL!
#24 Journal Written by Coco of Nigeria!
To read a journal titled, Back in America: Tactile Love, click on: Journal
To view a photo where Editor Dan and Coco met at the dance party at Seabeck, click on: Coco & Dan
UPCOMING EVENTS
ALEXANDRIA(ZIP-713/714)
- AAD General Meeting: Saturday, October 11th – Alexandria Association of the Deaf [AAD], 6647 First Street. Contact Wanda Miller, President for more details.
- CDSC: Tuesday, October 21st 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.
· Louisiana Deaf Retreat Registration
Future Key Dates to Remember – Alexandria (tentative)
|
AAD
|
General Meeting
|
Saturday, November 8th
|
|
CDSC
|
Deaf Seniors
|
Tuesday, November 25th
|
BATON ROUGE (ZIP-708)
- Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, October 3rd @ CC Community Coffee House, 7960 Jefferson Hwy,, from 7:00 pm-Closing. For more info, contact Walker Estes, Host
· Red Stick Poker
Saturday, October 4th
· 2009 Dixie Deaf Bowling
Future Key Dates to Remember – Baton Rouge (tentative)
|
LAD
|
100th Anniversary Gala
|
Saturday, November 15th
|
|
LSD
|
Homecoming Day
|
Decembe, 2008 (TBA)
|
|
WBAD
|
59th Dixie Deaf Bowling
|
May 22 – 24, 2009
|
|
LAAD
|
NDMBA National Mixed Bowling
|
June, 2011 (TBA)
|
HOUMA(ZIP-703)
~No Reporting~
Future Key Dates to Remember – Houma (tentative)
|
Cajun Deaf Club
|
20th Annual Deaf Picnic
|
Saturday, July, 2009
|
LAFAYETTE(ZIP-705)
- Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, October 10th @ Starbuck’s, 3148 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy., from 7:00 p.m.-Closing. For more information, contact Martha Arabie, Host
To find more information, click on: LRID-A
· DBSG Cope Meeting: Wednesday, October 15th 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, October 18th No-Limit Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Night hosted by Deja Vu Poker Club @ LAAD Cajun Clubhouse, 200 Rue de Belier; for more information, contact LAAD
· LAAD General Meeting: Sunday, October 19th – Lafayette Athletic Association of the Deaf (LAAD) @ LAAD Cajun Clubhouse, 200 Rue de Belier @ 1:00 p.m. For more info., contact Raymond Massie, President
Future Key Dates to Remember – Lafayette (tentative)
|
LAAD
|
General Meeting
|
Sunday, November 16th
|
|
DBSG
|
Cope Meeting
|
Wednesday, November 19th
|
|
LAAD/LADBC
|
ASL Social Day/ASL Films
“Legend Of the Mountains”
|
Friday & Saturday,
January 9 & 10, 2009
|
LAKE CHARLES (ZIP-706)
- Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, October 17th @ 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)
|
Cajun ASL
|
Social Night
|
Friday, November 7th
|
|
Buffalo Wild Wings
|
Happy Hour – Social Night
|
Friday, November 14th
|
NEW ORLEANS(ZIP-700/701)
· St. Gerard Community for the Deaf Cook-out/Picnic
- Deaf Chat Coffee: Thursday, October 16th 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
The 72nd International Rice Festival
Greater Baton Rouge State Fair
ASL Films
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.
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 Happy Hour
To find where DPHH is, click on: DPHH
FINANCIAL
Market on the Move (Month to Date)
|
NAME
|
September 1st
|
September 30th
|
|
Change + / -
|
|
Dow Jones
|
$11,543.56
|
$10,850.66
|
|
- $692.90
|
|
NASDAQ
|
$2,367.52
|
$2,082.33
|
|
- $285.19
|
(Source: Washington Post)
FOOD
GENERAL
Deaf Couple on Supernanny on ABC!
Position: SVRS Trainers – Louisiana & Mississippi areas
Sprint Relay Store news
LAAD 2008-2009 Board of Directors Elected
To find out who’s on the board, click on: LAAD Board
HEALTH
Bionic breakthrough in Sight With an Australian First
HUMOR
Joke of the Month
----------
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
-----
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.
Gallaudet University
Here’s 2008 Bisons Football schedule as follows:
2008 Gallaudet University Bison Football Schedule
Overall Record: 0 – 3
|
Date
|
Gally
|
OPPONENT
|
OPP.
|
HOME/AWAY
|
|
Sat. Sept. 6th
|
14
|
Hiram College (OT)
|
20
|
HOME
|
|
Sat. Sept. 13th
|
22
|
St. Vincent College
|
23
|
HOME
|
|
Sat. Sept. 20th
|
0
|
Greensboro College
|
34
|
AWAY
|
|
Sat. oct. 4th
|
|
Becker College
|
|
AWAY
|
|
Fri. Oct. 10th
|
|
Maritime College
|
|
AWAY
|
|
Sat. Oct. 18th
|
|
Southern Virginia **
|
|
HOME
|
|
Sat. Oct. 25th
|
|
Husson College
|
|
AWAY
|
|
Sat. Nov. 1st
|
|
Mount Ida College
|
|
AWAY
|
|
Fri. Nov. 7th
|
|
Williamson Trade
|
|
HOME
|
|
Sat. Nov 15th
|
|
Wesley College
|
|
AWAY
|
** = Homecoming
LFFL VIII
The 7th LoUiSiAna Forecast Football League (LFFL) proudly announces the release of current Top 5 of many participants playing the NFL teams picks. As of today (season to date - after Week #4 of #17), here are current Top 5 Leaders as follows:
|
Rk
|
Name
|
State
|
W - L
|
GB
|
|
1
|
Addie Arabie
|
Louisiana
|
42-18
|
-
|
|
1
|
Dan Arabie
|
Louisiana
|
42-18
|
-
|
|
1
|
Kenneth Broussard
|
Louisana
|
42-18
|
-
|
|
4
|
Nikki Arabie
|
Louisiana
|
41-19
|
1
|
|
4
|
Russell Mire
|
Louisiana
|
41-19
|
1
|
|
4
|
Winston Arabie
|
Louisiana
|
41-19
|
1
|
- Commissioner Dan Arabie
CLASSIFIED ADS
Copyright © 2008 The DEAF BAYOU e-news
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!
NOTE: You can surely acknowledge your friends about The DEAF BAYOU e-news to subscribe.
Deaf Bayours,
Dan Arabie
CEO/Editor, The DEAF BAYOU e-news
DEAF BAYOU Office
106 Dempsey Drive
Lafayette, Louisiana 70503-5610
Videophone Direct: 337.984.1731
Toll-Free: 866.928.9832 (Voice only)
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