03 March 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 4                                                                                               March, 2009                                                                                                    Dan Arabie, CEO/Editor   ~ It’s time for CRAWFISH season! ~   Photo Caption: Two Dans: ‘Two of a Kind’ – Editor Dan & his friend, Daniel Snyder chatting in the front of good plates and relaxing at the seafood restaurant in Houma. Daniel’s father is a strong advocate; an article titled, ‘Dad of Deaf Children Joins Disability -Affairs Committee’ can be found at Disability-Affairs. ------ From the desk of Editor:               IRISH you a happy St. Patrick’s Day!    March:   “Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush.”  ~ Doug Larson.   Date(s) to Remember:   Daylight Saving Time: Sunday, March 8th St. Patrick’s Day: Tuesday, March 17th ------ This issue (March) of the DEAF BAYOU e-news dedicates to Randy Pope of Maryland, a moderator of AADB Presidential debate who conducted that debate that went well last week. We express our heartfelt thanks to him for creating our first-ever historic online debate. Without Randy's guidelines, it would be impossible to have this debate without the freedom to speak out on behalf of all deaf-blind Americans. Let history be written!   The AADB Debate:  There were debate questions/answers between candidate teams of Dan Arabie (LA) – Timothy ‘Hulk’ Jackson (SD) and Jill Gaus (MI) – Mike Reese (MI). To read aloud, visit Debate To read closing statement from Dan-Hulk, click on: Closing Statement   Newly Certified Interpreter: Addie Arabie, daughter of Editor Dan and Cathy (Ezell) Royer was informed by NAD-RID that she passed test and is now a CERTIFIED interpreter. Congrats to Addie!   Immediate Release Read MORE   ­­­­­­­­­­ UPCOMING EVENTS   ALEXANDRIA (ZIP-713/714)   AAD General Meeting: Saturday, March 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, March 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, April 11th CDSC Deaf Seniors Thursday, April 23rd            BATON ROUGE (ZIP-708)   Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, March 6th @ CC Community Coffee House, 7960 Jefferson Hwy,, from 7:00 pm-Closing. For more info, contact Walker Estes, Host   ·        Red Stick Poker Saturday, March 14th   ·        2009 Dixie Deaf Bowling To view a flyer, click on: 2009 DDBA   Future Key Dates to Remember – Baton Rouge (tentative) LSD Graduation Ceremony Friday, May 15th 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)   Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, March 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, March 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, March 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, March 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, visit LADBC Crawfish Boil   Future Key Dates to Remember – Lafayette (tentative) DBSG Cope Meeting Wednesday, April 15th  LAAD General Meeting Sunday, April 19th LADBC Annual Crawfish Boil Picnic Saturday, April 25th ABL/LADBC/LCD Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Luncheon Saturday, June 13th LADBC Labor Day Picnic/ Walk-a-thon Fundraiser Saturday, September 12th   LAKE CHARLES (ZIP-706)   Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, March 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, April 6th      NEW ORLEANS (ZIP-700/701)   Deaf Chat Coffee: Saturday March 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, March 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!   ·        Louisiana Deaf Festival 2009 To view flyer, hotel info, & map, click on: Deaf Festival   Future Key Dates to Remember – New Orleans (tentative)   SHREVEPORT (ZIP-711)   ·        Mixed Individual Handicap Bowling Tournament To view a flyer, visit Bowling Tournament   Future Key Dates to Remember – Shreveport (tentative)   NEIGHBORING STATES   ·        MCAD Western Party To view a flyer, click on: MCAD Western   ·        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 February 1st February 28th         Change + / - Dow Jones $8,000.86 $7,062.93   - $937.93 NASDAQ $1,476.42 $1,377.84   - $98.58 (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   Usher Syndrome: On the Hill and in the News To read an article, visit Capitol Hill   NAD Exhibits at 2009 DeafNation Expos Nationwide To find a schedule, visit Deaf Expos   College Scholarship Opportunities for Children of Parents with Disability Read MORE   Announcing ‘Suddenly Slow’ To read immediate release, visit Suddenly Slow   Wanna’ FREE MVP (Mobile Video Phone)? Read MORE   A V O N Now ONLINE Read MORE     ­­­­­­ HEALTH   Angel Food Ministries An organizantion dedicated to providing healthy food to all Read MORE       HUMOR   Joke of the Month   Click on:  The Pot of Green Gold… created by ILLY the Deaf-Blind clown of Georgia   EXTRA! Cajun Jokes:  80 Mile an Hour Ticket ---------- 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:  Quiet Place in the Woods … written by Harvey Bond of Michigan   ---- 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 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 6th College Bowl Pick ‘em powered by 3-D Commissioners (Dan, Daz, & Dustin) is coming up soon. If interested, contact Dustin Cutrer at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 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 . Thank you for your continued support.   Deaf Bayours, Dan Arabie CEO/Editor, The DEAF BAYOU e-news     DEAF BAYOU Office         106 Dempsey Drive         Lafayette, Louisiana 70503-5610   Tele/Videophone Direct: 866.928.9832   This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Visit us at http://www.deafbayou.com/

 

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