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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 8 July, 2009
Dan Arabie, CEO/Editor
~ A New Beginning of AADB ~
Photo Caption: Editor Dan posing with his Vice President choice, Timothy Jackson; was just elected as U.S. President of AADB national deaf-blind organization to serve deaf-blind citizens in the nation throughout the four-year term.
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From the desk of Editor:
Wishing you all enjoyable Independence Day!
July: “Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please.” ~Mark Twain
Date(s) to Remember:
- Canada Day (Canada): Wednesday, July 1st
- Independence Day: Saturday, July 4th
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This issue (July) of the DEAF BAYOU e-news dedicates to AADB President Dan’s campaign team: Angie Orlando (Ohio), John Lee Clark (Minnesota), and Melanie Bond (Michigan) for their excellent work for the Dan-Hulk campaign run. Without them, it would be impossible to have campaign run. BIG THANKS and HUGS to Angie, John, and Melanie!
AADB VICTORY: Reversing from ‘Dan-Hulk NOW’ to ‘Dan-Hulk WON’, gove all the praises to our Lord…PREVAIL! At the recent poll at the Deaf Bayou webpage, the final poll showed Dan-Hulk leading with 75% while Jill-Mike had 14% and left ‘not sure’ with 11%.
Louisiana Distinguished Award: Editor Dan was honored as ‘Distinguished Award’ such as Outstanding Advocate along with Jackie (Lormand) Broussard while Maria (Delahoussaye) Garden received ‘Dedicated Award’ at the recent 1st Louisiana Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Luncheon last June 13th.
To browse photos; visit HKDBA
To read a letter from Keller; click on: Keller
Editor’s Note: Looking forward to 2nd HKDBA next year, we may have 3-day/2-night getaway traveling to Tuscumbia, Alabama to join the 130th Celebration of Helen Keller by a charter bus but more talk will be released at a later date...stay tuned!
Being a GRAND-dad a 2nd Time: Oh again, ole’ Dan! Countdown being GRAND-dad a 2nd time:154 days left; Kirsten, eldest daughter of Editor Dan, is having a second baby, due on the 1st of December. Editor Dan (Grandpa) will keep you posted every month until the baby arrives and may consider on new dramatic acts (baseball or softball) like what he DID (football) for Landon before so stay tuned for the upcoming showtime! Browse 2007 slideshow; visit Landon
Additionally, Editor Dan will announce the sex of baby in the next issue (August) of Deaf Bayou e-news.
Golden 50th Wedding: What a golden milestone for Winston and Esther, parents of Editor Dan on the approach of Golden Wedding Anniversary that falls on the 11th of July. They have six (6) sons, thirteen (13) grandchildren, and one (1) great-grandson. Congratulations to Winston & Esther for their true LOVE!
Addie, RN: Countdown for Addie’s first day of working as RN at the Lourdes Hospital in Lafayete, LA, in which she will begin on the 13th of July. She is a proud daughter of Editor Dan and Cathy (Ezell) Royer. See highlights (15-photo grid) at her recent graduatin; click on: LSUHSC
UPCOMING EVENTS
ALEXANDRIA (ZIP-713/714)
- AAD General Meeting: Saturday, July 11th – Alexandria Association of the Deaf [AAD], 6647 First Street. Contact Wanda Miller, President for more details.
· AAD 37th Annual Deaf Picnic
- CDSC: Thursday, July 23rd 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, August 8th
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CDSC
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Deaf Seniors
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Thursday, August 27th
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BATON ROUGE (ZIP-708)
- Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, July 3rd @ CC Community Coffee House, 7960 Jefferson Hwy,, from 7:00 pm-Closing. For more info, contact Walker Estes, Host
Future Key Dates to Remember – Baton Rouge (tentative)
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ICDA
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Annual Deaf Picnic
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Sunday, August 2nd
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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)
· 20th Annual Deaf Picnic
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 11th
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LAFAYETTE (ZIP-705)
· Deja Vu Poker Night: Saturday, July 25th 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
Future Key Dates to Remember – Lafayette (tentative)
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LAAD
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General Meeting
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Sunday, August 16th
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DBSG
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Cope Meeting
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Wednesday, September 9th
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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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- Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, July 17th @ Starbucks Coffee, 4055 Ryan Street, from 6:30 p.m.-Closing. Contact Katherine Smith 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, August 7th
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NEW ORLEANS (ZIP-700/701)
- Deaf Chat Coffee: Saturday July 11th 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, July 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)
NEIGHBORING STATES
· MCAD 4th of July/COED Voleyball Tournament
· Deaf Awareness Day: Wet ‘N Wild
· Deaf-Blind Access of the South Camp 2009
· Arkansas Deaf-Blind Retreat
ENTERTAINMENT
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)
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NAME
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June 1st
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June 30th
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Change + / -
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Dow Jones
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$8,500.33
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$8,447.00
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- $53.33
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NASDAQ
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$1,774.33
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$1,835.04
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+ $60.71
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(Source: Washington Post)
FOOD
GENERAL
Deaf/HoH Special Collection
NEW Deaf-Blind Communicator
Visual Alerts Address Everyday Sounds
BA Interpretation Program – Expand for 2009
Louisiana Deaf Community Survey
NAD Exhibits at 2009 DeafNation Expos Nationwide
HEALTH
Immunization Requirements Changing for Students in Fall 2009
Angel Food Ministries
An organizantion dedicated to providing healthy food to all
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
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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.
LFFL IX
College Bowl Pick ‘em
Hope to see you all playing with us for the th College Bowl Pick ‘em next season!
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Dan Arabie
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