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TheDEAF BAYOU e-news
-LoUiSiAna’s e-newsletter for the Deaf, Deaf-Blind, & Hard of Hearing community citizens
Vol. 4 Issue 1 December, 2008
Dan Arabie, CEO/Editor
LAD 100th
*1908 – 2008*
~ Celebratin’ CENTURY (100th) Anniversary
of Louisiana Association of the Deaf ~
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From the desk of Editor:
Wishing you & your family glorious Christmas!
Click here to read the Holy Alphabet that was sent by Addie
December: Tough times never lost, but tough people do.
Date(s) to Remember:
- Pearl Harbor Day (USA): Sunday, December 7th
- Christmas Day: Thursday, December 25th
- Boxing Day (Canada): Friday, December 26th
- New Year’s Eve: Wednesday, December 31st
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This issue (December) of the DEAF BAYOU e-news dedicates to Louisiana Association of the Deaf (LAD) for entering its historic milestone of century (100th) and staying stronger for 100 years and counting. Year 1908 – First President was G.G. Barham along with Elmer Berry, 1st Vice President, G. Gaiennie, 2nd Vice President, J.A. Mashaw, Secretary, and M. Holden, Treasurer whom first were elected at Baton Rouge,LA where the first reunion of the students of the Louisiana State Institution for the Deaf and Dumb gathered on May 27, 28, & 29, 1908. At that reunion LAD was founded. There were hundreds of attendants gathering to celebrate at the 100th Gala along with several entertainers performing in the past weeks. In the acknowledgement, LAD encouraged the crowd to support the name of LSD that remains the same and endorses as well. To find general information about LAD that can be found at http://www.LAD1908.org/
Followed by LAD there are active deaf organizations in this state of Louisiana…to search more, click on: Active Deaf Organizations
Note: Editor Dan expresses to wish LAD, “Happy 100th Birthday to LAD and many more to come!”
Fourth-Volume Approaches: LoUiSiAna’s e-newsletter, The DEAF BAYOU e-news enters its historic milestone of Fourth-Volume of the publication which was first published on December 1, 2005 and distributed to mass of deaf, deaf-blind, & hard of hearing community citizens VIA e-mail. The DEAF BAYOU e-news serves as an independent subscription, created and founded 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, and especially 24K ‘Golden Hands’ interpreters in our community to KEEP DEAF ALIVE.
In addition Editor Dan in heartfelt, thanks to all readers in accepting being our subscribers that has now spreaded to more than 50% of United States (mainly in Louisiana) PLUS Canada! Without YOU, it would be impossible to run this DEAF BAYOU e-news…THANKS & UPPLAUD (hand-waving in air) to all DEAF BAYOUers…Our readers: #1 … Yay!
Let our HANDS be heard!
1st Vice President Elected: History was being decided! Editor Dan was nominated and elected as 1st Vice President of Affiliated Blind of Louisiana (ABL) Chapter, the state’s largest chapter (600+ active members) after winning the race against opponent in casting the ballets.
Double 22’s: Kirsten, oldest daughter of Editor Dan, got married on November 22nd while Grandson Landon was exactly 22 months old. She is now Kirsten Arabie-Hanks! Some wedding photos will be found at the photobucket at a later date.
DBSC 20th: Marking 20th anniversary of the Deaf-Blind Support Group (DBSG) last month leading by Maria Delahoussaye-Garden following by past leaders, Jackie Lormand-Broussard, founder and Philomena Delahoussaye-Wolf.. DBSC was founded in the year of 1988 which first took place at the Deaf Action Center, and later currently takes place at the Daigle Hall, Affiliated Blind of Louisiana. At age of 87, Father Dutra was at the present to give his blessed prayers.
Candicacy Declared: Beat the deadline (December 31st)! Editor Dan, earlier, had submitted his candicacy materials into the home office of the American Association of the Deaf-Blind (AADB), national deaf-blind organization for the run of presidency which will cast the ballots in the spring of 2009 but will announce the winner in early June.
UPCOMING EVENTS
ALEXANDRIA(ZIP-713/714)
- AAD General Meeting: Saturday, December 13th – Alexandria Association of the Deaf [AAD], 6647 First Street. Contact Wanda Miller, President for more details. Flyer for the Christmas party can be found at AADB Xmas
- CDSC: Thursday, December 18th 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, January10th
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CDSC
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Deaf Seniors
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Thursday, January 22nd
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BATON ROUGE (ZIP-708)
- Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, December 5th @ CC Community Coffee House, 7960 Jefferson Hwy,, from 7:00 pm-Closing. For more info, contact Walker Estes, Host
· 2009 Dixie Deaf Bowling
Future Key Dates to Remember – Baton Rouge (tentative)
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LSD
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Homecoming Day
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January, 2009 (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)
· LAAD Covered Dish/Christmas Party: Sunday, December 7th – Lafayette Athletic Association of the Deaf (LAAD) @ LAAD Cajun Clubhouse, 200 Rue de Belier. For more info., contact Raymond Massie, President
- Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, December 12th @ Starbuck’s, 3148 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy., from 7:00 p.m.-Closing. For more information, contact Fallon Frederick and/or Martha Arabie, Co-Host
· LADBC Christmas Party
To view flyer, click on: LADBC
To view 3-photo grild of Board of Directors; click on: LADBC Board
(Just a friendly reminder to type guest password: lsucajundan)
· DBSG Cope Meeting: Wednesday, December 17th from 9:00 a.m. ‘till 3:00 p.m. - Deaf-Blind Support Group [DBSG] @ Daigle Hall, Affiliated Blind of Louisiana, 409 W. St. Mary Blvd. Contact Maria Garden, Leader for more info
· New Year’s Eve Bash Party: Wednesday, December 31st – Lafayette Athletic Asociation of th Deaf (LAAD) @ LAAD Cajun Clubhouse, 200 Rue de Belier. For more information, contact Fallon Frederick
· Louisiana ASL Films/ASL Social Day
Future Key Dates to Remember – Lafayette (tentative)
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LAAD/LADBC
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ASL Social Day/ASL Films
“Legend Of the Mountain Man”
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Friday & Saturday,
January 9 & 10, 2009
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LAAD
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General Meeting
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Sunday, January 18th
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DBSG
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Cope Meeting
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Wednesday, January 21st
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LADBC
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Annual Crawfish Boil Picnic
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Saturday, April 25th
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ABL/LADBC/LCD
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Helen Keller Deaf-Blind
Awareness Luncheon
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Saturday, June 27th
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LADBC
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Labor Day Picnic/
Walk-a-thon Fundraiser
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Saturday, September 12th
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LAKE CHARLES (ZIP-706)
- Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, December 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, January 2nd
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Buffalo Wild Wings
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Happy Hour – Social Night
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Friday, January 9th
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NEW ORLEANS(ZIP-700/701)
- Deaf Chat Coffee: Saturday December 6th starting at 6:30 p.m.; Starbuck’s, 3245 Williams Blvd. (Williams Blvd. & 33rd Street), Kenner, LA. For more information, call (504) 465-1301.
- Deaf Chat Coffee: Thursday, Deember 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)
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WBAD
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Mardi Gras Ball
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Saturday, February 21st
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COSD
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10th LA Deaf Festival
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Saturday, March 7th
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SHREVEPORT(ZIP-711)
· ASL Classes
Click here to find more information
Future Key Dates to Remember – Shreveport (tentative)
ENTERTAINMENT
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 scheduled on Friday – Saturday, January 9 & 10, 2009.
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
**This Month: Baton Rouge
FINANCIAL
Market on the Move (Month to Date)
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NAME
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November 1st
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November 30th
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Change + / -
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Dow Jones
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$9,325.01
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$8,829.04
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- $495.59
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NASDAQ
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$1,720.95
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$1,535.57
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- $185.38
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(Source: Washington Post)
FOOD
GENERAL
Safe Travel Techniques
Great Ideal for the deaf-blind community, click on: Techniques
‘Miracle Worker’ Author Dies at 94
Click here to read an article
Attorney General Offered by President-Elect Obama
Click here to read more information
A Deaf Man Wins $1.5M Jackpot
TERPexpo
To find where the locations are, click on: TERPexpo
HEALTH
Beyond Hearing
HUMOR
Joke of the Month
Click on: Turkey Me… created by ILLY the Deaf-Blind clown of Georgia
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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.
LSD’s Stirling Savoring Last Meet
Join Playing USA College Bowl Pick ‘Em
Click here to find more information
Gallaudet University
Here’s 2008 Bisons Football schedule as follows:
2008 Gallaudet University Bison Football Schedule
Overall Record: 2 – 8
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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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26
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Becker College
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18
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AWAY
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Fri. Oct. 10th
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0
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Maritime College
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27
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AWAY
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Sat. Oct. 18th
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9
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Southern Virginia **
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44
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HOME
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Sat. Oct. 25th
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0
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Husson College
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49
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AWAY
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Sat. Nov. 1st
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7
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Mount Ida College
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38
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AWAY
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Fri. Nov. 7th
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40
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Williamson Trade
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6
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HOME
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Sat. Nov 15th
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7
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Wesley College
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55
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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 #13 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
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GB
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1
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Kenneth Broussard
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Louisana
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129-62
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1
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Nikki Arabie
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Louisiana
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129-62
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3
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Nick Imme
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Louisiana
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127-64
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2
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3
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Russell Mire
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Louisiana
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127-64
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2
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5
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Brenda Prioux
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Louisiana
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126-65
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3
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5
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Winston Arabie
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Louisiana
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126-65
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3
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- Commissioner Dan Arabie
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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
106 Dempsey Drive
Lafayette, Louisiana 70503-5610
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