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The DEAF BAYOU e-news

-LoUiSiAna’s e-newsletter for the Deaf, Deaf-Blind, & Hard of Hearing community citizens

 

Website: http://www.deafbayou.com/

Vol. l Issue 12                                            October, 2006                                           Dan Arabie, Editor

                                                                                                      

 

1961

~ Celebratin’ 45th Anniversary of LSD’s first-ever

 

National Deaf PrepFootball (11-Man) Champions ~

 

From the Editor’s Desk:

 

This issue (October) of the DEAF BAYOU e-news dedicates to 45th Anniversary of Louisiana School for the Deaf (LSD) first-ever National Deaf Prep Champions in 1961; they went undefeated (8 - 0) and advanced to LHSAA first round playoff, eliminated by Clinton.  See LSD’s 1961 schedule in the SPORTS section.

 

BEING OLE’ DAN: Countdown being first-ever GRANDPA: 128 days left; my oldest daughter, Kirsten is having a baby BOY named Landon James, due on February 5, 2007.  DEAF BAYOU editor (Grandpa) will keep you posted when he arrives and will hand him football for a TOUCHDOWN!  For sure, Grandpa will spike it for him afterward.

 

When we change our clocks

 

At 2 a.m. on Sunday, October 29th, groggy Americans will turn their clocks back one hour, marking the end of Daylight Saving Time.

 

The federal law that established "daylight time" in this country does not require any area to observe daylight saving time. But if a state chooses to observe DST, it must follow the starting and ending dates set by the law. From 1986 to 2006 this has been the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October, but starting in 2007, it will be observed from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November, adding about a month to daylight saving time

(Source:  www.infoplease.com/spot/daylight1 )

 

 

Next column of the DEAF BAYOU e-news - What's Coming Up and Counting in October? by Linda Annala, M.Ed., columnist of Tips for Leaders, will be scheduled to distribute on October 10th. Be on the look out!

 

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COMING EVENTS

 

ALEXANDRIA (ZIP-713/714)

 

 

Future Key Dates to Remember – Alexandria (tentative)

AAD

50th Anniversary Banquet

Saturday, November 11th

LRID-CenLA

Workshop with Mary Young – “Amelia Bedelia’s Confused Concepts”

Friday, November 17th

CDSC

Deaf Senior Citizens meeting

Tuesday, November 28th

 

BATON ROUGE (ZIP-708)

 

  • DEAF CHAT COFFEE: Friday, October 6th @ Starbucks Coffee, 5720 Corporate Blvd., from 7:00 pm-Closing. For more info, contact Walker Estes, Host at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • LSD HOMECOMING GAMEDAY:  Saturday, October 28th @ 6:30 p.m. (Kick-off) @ LSD football field * LSD vs. Georgia SD * FINAL Home game to bid farewell for six (6) seniors; POSSIBLE National Deaf Prep Champions on line…Don’t miss out LAST home game of the 2006 season!
  • LSDAA 1st ANNUAL HOMECOMING SOCIAL: Saturday, October 28th – 1st Annual Homecoming Social hosted by Louisiana School for the Deaf Alumni Association (LSDAA) @ Catholic Deaf Center, 2585 Brightside Lane (next to LSD campus) from 7:00 p.m. till midnight. Your SUPPORT will be very important to all of LSD alumnus/alumna. For more details, contact President Ann Semons at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • LAD REGULAR BINGO SESSIONS: Every Tuesdays & Fridays at Noon * Hosted by Louisiana Association of the Deaf, Inc. [LAD] * Located at the Bingo Center, 5409 Airline Hwy., Contact Kathy Stewart, Executive Secretary for more info. at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Future Key Dates to Remember – Baton Rouge (tentative)

 

 

 

 

HOUMA (ZIP-703)

 

            ~No Reporting~

 

Future Key Dates to Remember – Houma (tentative)

Cajun Deaf Club

Annual Deaf Picnic

Saturday, July, 2007 (TBA)

 

LAFAYETTE (ZIP-705)

 

  • LAAD ULL/LSU PARTY:  Sunday, October 8th – Lafayette Athletic Association of the Deaf (LAAD)/MDNBA Fundraising @ LAAD Cajun Clubhouse, 200 Rue de Belier; For more details, contact Raymond Massie and Fallon Frederick, Chairperson at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • DEAF CHAT COFFEE: Friday, October 13th @ Starbuck’s, 3148 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy., from 7:00 p.m.-Closing. For more information, contact Martha Arabie, Host at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • LAAD GENERAL MEETING: Sunday, October 15th – 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 or Fallon Frederick, Public Relation at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • DBSG COPE MEETING: Wednesday, October 18th from 9:30 a.m. ‘till 11:30 a.m. - Deaf-Blind Support Group [DBSG] @ Affiliated Blind of Louisiana, 409 W. St. Mary Blvd.; Play Bingo to win $$. Contact Maria Garden, Leader for more info at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

**Note: DBSG needs more SSPs interpreting with Deaf-Blind attendants

  • CAJUN BAYOU POKER:  Friday, October 20th No-Limit Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Game hosted by Cajun Bayou Poker Club @ LAAD Cajun Clubhouse, 200 Rue de Belier; Door opens @ 5:00 p.m. and a BIG bowl of TEXAS chili ($5.00 each) will be served; Game starts @ 7:00 p.m.; For more details, contact Dan Arabie, Chairman at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or Larry Robillard, Director at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  Flyer will be distributed via e-mail soon.
  • LAAD HALLOWEEN PARTY: Saturday, October 21st – Lafayette Athletic Association of the Deaf (LAAD)/MDNBA Fundraising @ LAAD Cajun Clubhouse, 200 Rue de Belier; For more details, contact Eric Robin, Chairperson at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • LAAD REGULAR BINGO SESSIONS: Every Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 11:00 am; every other Wednesdays at 7:00 pm; every Saturdays @ 7:00 pm ($4,500 – GIVEAWAY!) * Hosted by Lafayette Athletic Association of the Deaf [LAAD] * Located at the Metro Bingo, 3124 NE Evangeline Thruway. Contact Michael Baudoin, Sr., Chairman for more info. at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Future Key Dates to Remember – Lafayette (tentative)

DBSG

COPE Meeting

Wednesday, November 15th

Cajun Bayou Poker Club

Texas Hold ‘Em Poker

Saturday, November 18th

LAAD

General Meeting/T’Giving Dish

Sunday, November 19th

Cajun Bayou Poker Club

Texas Hold ‘Em Poker

Saturday, December 16th 

LAAD

New Year’s Eve Bash Party

Sunday, December 31st

LFFL

Boiled Crawfish All U Can Eat

Saturday, May 5, 2007

 

LAKE CHARLES (ZIP-706)

 

  • HOME BIBLE STUDY:  Sunday, October 15th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. @ Larry/Debbie’s place, 740 Magazine Street; Food & drinks will be provided; For more question(s) please feel free to co ntact Debbie via videophone at (337) 477-2174 or Joe Bulgherini via videophone at (409) 751-4733.
  • DEAF CHAT COFFEE: Friday, October 20th @ Starbucks Coffee, Hwy 210 & Nelson, 3479 Nelson Rd., from 7:00 p.m.-Closing. Contact Karen Kebodeaux for more info. at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

NEW ORLEANS (ZIP-700/701)

 

  • DEAF CHAT COFFEE: Thursday, October 19th from 7:00 p.m. till 10:00 p.m.; Cafe Du Monde, 4700 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, LA For more information, contact Betsie Delaune at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Come and enjoy the beignets and coffee of ReNew Orleans!

·        ASL STUDY GROUP:   We are going to start meeting for ASL study group again!!! If you are just learning to sign or if you have been signing for years – ALL ARE WELCOME – a lot of our study materials were flooded in the Deaf Church BUT we have already started to put together a new collection :)

When: Every Monday Night

Time: 6:45pm-7:45pm

Where: PJ's Coffee House
10158 Jefferson Hwy
(across from St. Matthew's School)
Near Sauve Road


Please feel free to forward this to anyone you know that may be interested
Thanks, Holly Bertuglia -- This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Barbara Lovas -- This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Future Key Dates to Remember – New Orleans (tentative)

WBAD

Mixed Bowling Classic

Saturday, March 3, 2007

 

SHREVEPORT (ZIP-711)

 

            ~No Reporting~

 

Future Key Dates to Remember – Shreveport (tentative)

LAD

Board Meeting

Saturday, November 4th

 

 

ENTERTAINMENT

 

GREATER BATON ROUGE STATE FAIR

 

Traditionally, the most popular place where LSD alumnus/alumna admired to attend is Greater Baton Rouge State Fair every year; this year, these dates will be Thursday, October 26th thru Sunday, November 5th.

 

OPEN CAPTIONED THEATERS

 

            Open Captioned Theaters in Baton Rouge & Bossier City can be found at our DEAF BAYOU website, http://www.deafbayou.com/

 

 

FINANCIAL

 

MARKET on the MOVE (Month to Date)

 

NAME

September 1st

September 30th  

 

Change +/-

Dow Jones

$11,381.11

$11,679.07

 

+ $397.96

NASDAQ

$2,183.75

$2,258.43

 

+ $74.68

 

 

 

GENERAL

 

 

DID YOU KNOW??

 

In the Republic of Poland, the rights of people with disabilities are enshrined in law. The Polish Constitution of 1997, as well as the Charter of Disabled Persons’ Rights, provide Poles with disabilities with legal protection from discrimination in employment and in all areas of life.

 (Source: National Organizations on Disability)

 

HOUSTON MOSS the GRRREAT:

In honor of Deaf Awareness Week, Hamilton Relay is pleased to recognize Houston Moss as the 2006 Deaf Leader for the State of Louisiana.  These following honorees within states-relay are:

Ø      Idaho: Ranie Mattingly

Ø      Iowa: Don Miksell

Ø      Kentucky: Kevin Martin

Ø     Louisiana: Houston Moss

Ø      Montana: Betty Van Tighem

Ø      Nebraska: Dr. George Conrad Propp

Ø      Rhode Island: Steve Florio

Ø      Washington, D.C.: Fred Michael Beam

Ø      Wisconsin: Daniel Houlihah

Ø      Wyoming: Heather Parsons

Source: Hamilton Relay, September 25 - 29, 2006

Editor’s Note:  Like Editor Dan, Houston Moss (LSD ’68) is a die-hard LSU fan; he bleeds PURPLE.  He is one of many activists, as well as a well-known person around us in Louisiana for many years…Let’s HAND-WAVE to Houston!

 

SPECIAL HONOR:

 

Nikki Arabie, senior (Editor’s youngest daughter) and her Lafayette High School band (3-time State Champions; 2003, 2004, & 2005) receive a formal invitation from Tom Benson, owner & his firm, New Orleans Saints, the NFL team to perform for the pre-game and halftime shows during the New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers game on Sunday, October 8th at the Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans.  During the pre-game show, they will be designed in spelling, S-A-I-N-T-S on the football field.  They will surprisingly be reserved to be seated in the VIP section which originally ranges $3,000 each ticket and even a chance to meet those Saints players to be autographed.

 

ST. LOUIS BOUND:

 

Another sensational season for Nikki Arabie & her Lafayette High School band members, they will be traveling to St. Louis, Missouri to compete for the National High School Championship (Band of America) on Thursday – Sunday, October 19th – 22nd.  Last season they ranked 8th nationally where they were at St. Petersburg, Florida.  As they continue to stay focused, they are seeking much better & electrifying performances than what they did last year in attempting to accomplish that goal for better ranking and well-recognition as well.  The final result will be acknowledged to you in the next issue of the DEAF BAYOU e-news…

 

BREAKING NEWS

 

LAAD:

 

2006 – 2008 officers: (two-year term)           2006 – 2007 At Large (one-year term)

 

Cindy Robillard – President (re-elect)   Bruce Dunn (re-elect)

Fallon Frederick – Vice President                     Larry Robillard

Yenten Tu – Secretary                          Eric Robin

Michael Baoudoin, Sr. – Treasurer

 

Released at the LAAD General meeting (9-17-06)

 

JEWELRY DESIGNER

 

A story about Rachelle Guidry, LSD ’81, jewelry designer, will be scheduled to distribute on the 5th of October…Be on the look out!

 

 

SPORTS

 

1961 NATIONAL DEAF PREP CHAMPIONS:

 

Here’s 1961 football schedule as follows:

 

1961

 

LSD     19        Pine                              0

            13        Miss. SD                      7

            39        Mid City Baptist           0

            25        St. Joseph                    0

            35        Greensburg                   0

            13        Poydras                        0

            18        Texas SD                     14

            18        McKowen                    0

 

LHSAA Playoff

            13        Clinton             45

 

Head Coach: John Shipman

Asst. Coach: Griffin Jones

Record: 8 – 1

National Deaf Prep Champions

 

Editor’s Note: History of LSD football (Year: 1904 to 2006), especially History of Homecoming Queens, will be posted into the DEAF BAYOU webpage soon when it completes.

 

LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (LSD)

 

LSD, defending 2005 National Deaf Prep Football Champions & undefeated team, will attempt to defend its title to repeat…Here’s tentative schedule as follows:

 

2006 LSD FOOTBALL SCHEDULE (4-0)

Date

LSD

OPPONENT

OPP.

HOME/AWAY

Sept. 9th

70

South Carolina (1 – 4)

22

HOME

Sept. 16th

64

Eastern North Carolina (2 – 4)

28

HOME

Sept. 23rd

32

Oklahoma (1 – 3)

22

AWAY

Sept. 30th

*2*

Arkansas (1 – 3)

0

HOME

Oct. 7th

 

North Carolina (1 – 3)

 

AWAY

Oct. 21st

 

Mississippi (2 – 2)

 

AWAY

Oct. 28th

 

Georgia ** (3 – 1)

 

HOME

Nov. 4th

 

Georgia (3 – 1)

 

AWAY

** denotes Homecoming

*#* denotes forfeit

 

 

Stars to Watch:  ‘LSD Dymanite Duos’, Terrell Summers AND Tuvia Hall

 

**School Record (Single Game): 455 rushing yards held by James Mims (1988)

(Single Season):  1,537 rushing yards held by James Mims (1988)

(Career): 3,861 rushing yards held by James Mims (1988)

 

 

 

Terrell Summers (Senior): (probable Grambling signee)

 

Game                          Rushes            Yards              TD

#1                                13                    231                  3

#2                                15                    215                  2

#3                                18                    207                  0

#4                                            ~ Did Not Play ~         

#5

#6

#7

#8

Season to Date:         46                    653                  5

 

Career to Date: N/A*               N/A*               N/A*

N/A* denotes Awaits on Coach Darren Gremillion’s response until he finds…

--------------------

Tuvia Hall (Senior):

 

Game                          Rushes            Yards              TD

#1                                9                      107                  3

#2                                6                      204                  2

#3                                14                    137                  0

#4                                            ~ Did Not Play ~         

#5

#6

#7

#8

Season to Date:         29                    448                  5

 

GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY

 

The roster indicated 18 returning veterans from last season's unbeaten team - the others are newcomers; here is 2006 football schedule as follows:

2006 GALLAUDET BISONS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE (3-0)

Date

Gally

OPPONENT

OPP.

HOME/AWAY

Sun. Sept. 10th

32

Frostburg State (JV)

11

HOME

Sat. Sept. 16th

41

Suny – Maritime College

12

AWAY

Sun. Sept. 24th

28

Salisbury University (JV)

14

HOME

Sun. Oct. 1st

 

Wesley College (JV)

 

AWAY

Sat. Oct. 7th

 

Becker College

 

AWAY

Sat. Oct. 14th

 

Williamson Trade

 

HOME

Sat. Oct. 21st

 

Walter Reed **

 

HOME

Sun. Oct. 29th

 

NNA (JV)

 

AWAY

Sun. Nov 5th

 

Bridgewater College (JV)

 

AWAY

** denotes Homecoming

 

LFFL VI

 

The LoUiSiAna Forecast Football League marks its 6th season; we have 54 participants playing to pick which NFL teams to win every week. If you are one of them who are NOT playing this year and could still sign up for next year.  As of today (after Week #3), here is Top 5 as follows:

 

            Name, State                                        W - L

            1. Larry Young, Texas             34 – 12

            2. Chadwick Savoy, Mississippi           33 – 13

            2. Rickey Babin, Louisiana                  33 – 13

            2. Russell Mire, Louisiana                    33 – 13

            5. Agnes Reaux, Louisiana                  32 – 14

            5. Cliff Cutrer, Louisiana                     32 – 14

            5. Luis Ducos, Texas                            32 – 14

 

- Commissioner Dan Arabie

 

 

CLASSIFIED ADS

 

ANYTHING into BRAILLE:

 

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UPHOLSTERY REPAIR NEEDED

 

‘Specializing in Custom Designs’ - Furniture, boats, autos, etc…Contact Larry & Cindy Robillard, Cajun Rob’s Custom Upholstery for more details at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

CONSTRUCTION

 

Deaf Renovator, Gary Potter (Lisa Chase’s husband) is a professional carpenter who has been remodeling and renovating houses for over 25 years.  He is profoundly deaf and fluent in ASL.  He is a very skilled hard worker.  He is absolutely pleasant with his customers.  He can do any exterior or interior work on any type of houses.  Email him at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call through the videophone at (225) 911-0524.  Location to give free estimates will be in the Baton Rouge area.  May consider driving approximately an hour away from Baton Rouge.

 

 

 

 

LSDAA MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

 

Louisiana School for the Deaf Alumni Association [LSDAA] needs your support! Being as Proud LSD alumni/supporter? Only $5/year! Be a member, mail your payment to: Delvin Fontenot, Treasurer, 1866 Lombard Dr., Baton Rouge, LA. 70810.

 

VIDEOPHONE:

 

Want a free Sorenson VP-100/200* videophone? 

Contact:  Gerald Venable This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

VP: 225-752-1556

AIM: GeraldnBR

Fax: 225-753-5240

*VP-200 is coming soon

 

SOUTHERN CAJUN COOKIN’ RECIPE(S)

 

How about your favorite recipe(s) into the DEAF BAYOU website? You are definitely so proud to inherits your grandmother's favorite Cajun recipe(s).

 

You can NOW submit at www.deafbayou.com and click on Southern Cajun Cooking to add your favorite recipe(s) into its website.

 

REAL COOL to share the diversity of Cajuns & Creoles with everybody in learning & tasting famous Cajun food!

 

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Deaf Bayours,

Dan Arabie

Editor, The DEAF BAYOU e-news

 

 

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