02 February Newsletter

TheDEAF BAYOU e-news -LoUiSiAna’s e-newsletter for the Deaf, Deaf-Blind, & Hard of Hearing community citizens Website: http://www.deafbayou.com/ Vol. 4 Issue 3 February, 2009 Dan Arabie, CEO/Editor ~ Family LOVE – Saturday, February 14th ~ Photo Caption: Editor Dan camping out with his four (4) daughters: Addie, Kirsten (holding Grandson Landon), Tonette, and Nikki with their mother, Cathy (Ezell) Royer, at Percy Quinn State Park in McComb, Mississippi. ------ From the desk of Editor: Wishing you a hearty Valentine ... Be Mine! February: ”Never lose sight of the fac t that most important yardstick of your success will be how you treat other people.” ~ Barbara Bush. Date(s) to Remember: Lincoln’s Birthday: Thursday, February 12th St. Valentine’s Day: Saturday, February 14th Presidents’ Day: Monday, February 16th Washington’s Birthday: Sunday, February 22nd Fat Tuesday - Mardi Gras: Tuesday, February 24th Ash Wednesday: Wednesday, February 25th ------ This issue (Februaryy) of the DEAF BAYOU e-news dedicates to our ex-16th U.S. President Abraham ‘Abe’ Lincoln for the 200th anniversary of his birth that was born in the year of 1809. What an electrifying moment of his Bible which 44th U.S. President Barack Obama took an oath during the Presidential Inaugural in honoring 200th anniversary of Abe’s birth! The Bio of Dan – Hulk for AADB Election ‘09: Besides U.S. President Barack Obama, as Lifetimer, Editor Dan declares his candicacy running for President of the American Association of the Deaf-Blind (AADB), national deaf-blind organization and picks up his running mate, Timothy ‘Hulk’ Jackson of Sioux Falls, South Dakota for Vice President candicacy. Wish them best of luck! To read the bio, visit The Bio Facing one of biggest challenges in his life but stay momentum, there will be first-ever presidential debate in the AADB history, visit Presidential Debate ACTION Needed! Video Relay Service: As Editor Dan and his strong fellows already wrote a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in regard of the needs of the deaf-blind community to better their quality lives, come on and follow Editor Dan to join our forces on the road to success ... please visit Actiopn Needed Alert: 15 Deaf Schools Proposed and Closings... To read aloud, visit Deaf Schools Super Bowl Sunday: Who gonna’ win Super Bowl LXIII? As of now, according to DeafBayou.com webpage, a poll shows Arizona Cardinals leading 66% while Pittsburgh Steelers has 34%. Wait and see who wins Sunday! ­­­­­­­­­­ UPCOMING EVENTS ALEXANDRIA(ZIP-713/714) AAD General Meeting: Saturday, February 14th – 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, February 26th 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) AAD General Meeting Saturday, March14th CDSC Deaf Seniors Thursday, March 26th BATON ROUGE (ZIP-708) Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, February 6th @ CC Community Coffee House, 7960 Jefferson Hwy,, from 7:00 pm-Closing. For more info, contact Walker Estes, Host · Red Stick Poker Saturday, February 7th · 2009 Dixie Deaf Bowling To view a flyer, click on: 2009 DDBA Future Key Dates to Remember – Baton Rouge (tentative) WBAD 59th Dixie Deaf Bowling May 22 – 24, 2009 ICDA Annual Deaf Picnic Sunday, August 2nd 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 11th LAFAYETTE(ZIP-705) · LAAD Super Bowl Party To view a flyer, click on: Super Bowl Party Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, February 13th @ Starbuck’s, 3148 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy., from 7:00 p.m.-Closing. For more information, contact Fallon Frederick and/or Martha Arabie, Co-Host · Deja Vu Poker Night: Saturday, February 14th 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 Flyer can be found at Déjà vu Poker · LAAD General Meeting: Sunday, February 15th – 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 · DBSG Cope Meeting: Wednesday, February 18th 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 Philomena Wolf, Leader by email and/or pager for more info · LADBC Annual Crawfish Boil Picnic To view an exciting flyer, click on: LADBC Crawfish Boil Future Key Dates to Remember – Lafayette (tentative) LAAD General Meeting Sunday, March 15th DBSG Cope Meeting Wednesday, March 18th LADBC Annual Crawfish Boil Picnic Saturday, April 25th ABL/LADBC/LCD Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Luncheon Saturday, June 27th LADBC Labor Day Picnic/ Walk-a-thon Fundraiser Saturday, September 12th LAKE CHARLES (ZIP-706) Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, February 20th @ 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, March 6th NEW ORLEANS(ZIP-700/701) · Message from DAC – New Orleans Read MORE Deaf Chat Coffee: Saturday February 7th 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, February 19th 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! · WBAD Masquerade Dance To view a flyer, click on: WBAD Dance · Louisiana Deaf Festival 2009 To view flyer, hotel info, & map, click on: Deaf Festival Future Key Dates to Remember – New Orleans (tentative) COSD 10th LA Deaf Festival Saturday, March 7th SHREVEPORT(ZIP-711) · Mixed Individual Handicap Bowling Tournament To view a flyer, visit Bowling Tournament Future Key Dates to Remember – Shreveport (tentative) SAD Mixed Individual Handicap Bowling Tournament Saturday, March 7th NEIGHBORING STATES · MCAD Mardi Gras Ball 2009 To vire s flirt, click on: Mardi Gras Ball · MCAD Monthly Events for FY ‘09 Read MORE · Deaf Awareness Day: Wet ‘N Wild To view a flyer, click on: Florida · Arkansas Deaf-Blind Retreat Read MORE ENTERTAINMENT Louisiana Strawberry Festival Read MORE Louisiana Deaf Professional Happy Hour To find where DPHH is, click on: DPHH Bingo Sessions The bingo sessions in Baton Rouge & Lafayette you could find to enjoy & play to win $$. Click here to find more information. FINANCIAL Market on the Move (Month to Date) NAME January 1st January 31st Change + / - Dow Jones $8,776.39 $8,000.86 - $775.53 NASDAQ $1,577.03 $1,476.42 - $100.61 (Source: Washington Post) 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 ‘Suddenly Slow’ To read immediate release, visit Suddenly Slow Govenor Wants to Close South Dakota School for the Deaf Read MORE Usher Fellow Won Court Against Airline ‘Media Release’ Read MORE Canadian Human Rights Comission Welcomes a Key Dcision for Deaf and Blind Persons Read MORE House Defeats DTV Transition Delay Read MORE Deaf Man on Amazing Race – CBS Read MORE CODA News (Children of Deaf Adults) Read MORE Wanna’ FREE MVP (Mobile Video Phone)? Read MORE A V O N Now ONLINE Read MORE New Announcement from DEAF411 Read MORE Message from Coach Savoy Click here to read his letter ­­­­­­ HEALTH Angel Food Ministries Read MORE Deaf & Deaf-Blind Together in ONE Nursing Home Read MORE U.S. Approves First Stem Cell Study for Spinal Injury Read MORE HUMOR Joke of the Month Click on: The Heart is Where Love Abides… created by ILLY the Deaf-Blind clown of Georgia EXTRA! Cajun Jokes: T-boy Boudreaux ---------- 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 Click on: Can’t Stop Thinking About You … written by Melanie Bond of Michigan EXTRA! Poems: Girl Dressed in Red Love Always Finds A Way ----- 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 Gallaudet University NEW Gallaudet University baseball head coach, ex-MLB player Read MORE LFFL IX The 9th LoUiSiAna Forecast Football League (LFFL) begins SOON! If interested, contact Commissioner Dan at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it College Bowl Pick ‘em The 5th College Bowl Pick ‘em was proudly released by 3-D Commissioners (Dan, Daz, & Dustin) the overall final standings that can be found at College Bowl Pick ‘em. And also History of Record for the College Bowl Pick ‘em can be found at History of Records Hope to see you all playing with us for the th College Bowl Pick ‘em next season! CLASSIFIED ADS Classified Ads can be found at the classified department AND you could place & send in your ads to Classified Manager if you wish to acknowledge everyone… Copyright © 2009 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. Should you have asked any questions or comments about the DEAF BAYOU e-news, please do not hesitate & feel free to contact the Editor at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . 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