The DEAF BAYOU e-news

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

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

                                                                                                   Dan Arabie, CEO/Editor

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Happy New Year

2010

~ Enterin’ New Year! ~

For text users, find two attachments of photos of ‘Dan-Madeline’ & ‘Pitching-Going, goe-HOMERUN’  in JPG format

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From the desk of CEO/Editor:

            Wishing you and your family a HAPPY New Year!

January:  If you do what you’ve always done you’ll get what you’ve always gotten.  

                ~Tony Robbins

Date(s) to Remember:

• New Year’s Day: Friday, January 1^st
• Martin Luther King’s Day: Monday, January 18^th

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This issue (January) of the DEAF BAYOU e-news dedicates to the Louisiana Acadiana Deaf-Blind Citizens (LADBC) for entering its 30^th Anniversary.  LADBC was established on January, 1980 and was founded by past Linda Annala, founder.

Interesting in buying LADBC Official Souvinur t-shirt? It can be found at LADBC

Engagement:  What a special memorable ones!  Addie Arabie, daughter of CEO/Editor Dan was propsed an engagement by Daniel Snyder, native of Houma,LA last December 23^rd by the swamp place where reflection of a ring was shining by the sunlight.  Wedding date will be announced at a later date.

Additionaly, CEO/Editor Dan PAID his very first payment of the year to secure a spot for the upcoming Adie-Daniel’s wedding…that makes HISTORY!

Returning to DC, Nation’s Capitol:  Staying in LoUiSiAna spending with family and friends for the holidays, CEO/Editor Dan is scheduled to return to Washington DC, nation’ capitol on the 18^th of January to re-focus working on AADB business affairs and second semester at GallaudetUniversity as well.

Immediate Release from Chair Dan

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Dan at soon-to-be 50!:  Looking forward to approaching ‘Over the Hill’

Countdown on turnig 50 131 days left as that occurs on June 10, 2010

Note:  DEAF BAYOU e-news had just update a new poll asking, “When Editor Dan turns 50, where do you think he and Annie will go?” Editor Dan wants to thank you for casting your vote.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

ALEXANDRIA (ZIP-713/714)

• AAD General Meeting/Christmas Party:  Saturday, January 9^th – Alexandria Association of the Deaf [AAD], 6647 First Street. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , President for more details.

Future Key Dates to Remember – Alexandria (tentative)

BATON ROUGE (ZIP-708)

• Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, Janury 1^st @ CC Community Coffee House, 7960 Jefferson Hwy,, from 7:00 pm-Closing. For more info, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , Host

Future Key Dates to Remember – Baton Rouge (tentative)

HOUMA (ZIP-703)

~ No Reporting

Future Key Dates to Remember – Houma (tentative)

LAFAYETTE (ZIP-705)

• Deja Vu Poker Night:  Saturday, January 9^th - No-Limit Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Night hosted by Deja Vu Poker Club @ LAAD Cajun Clubhouse, 200 Rue de Belier; for more information, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Flyer can be found at LAAD

• DBSG Cope Meeting: Wednesday, January 13^th 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 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and/or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for more info

• LAAD General Meeting: Sunday, January 17^th – Lafayette Athletic Association of the Deaf (LAAD) @ LAAD Cajun Clubhouse, 200 Rue de Belier @ 1:00 p.m. For more info., contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , President

·        ASL Films 2010

To view flyer, click on: LAAD

Future Key Dates to Remember – Lafayette (tentative)

LAKE CHARLES (ZIP-706)

• Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, January 15^th @ Starbucks Coffee, 4055 Ryan Street, from 6:30 p.m.-Closing. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for more info.

Future Key Dates to Remember – Lake Charles (tentative)

NEW ORLEANS (ZIP-700/701)

• Deaf Coffee Chat – Kenner:  Saturday, January 2^nd starting at &;00 p.m.until 9;00 p.m., Starbuck’s, 817 West Esplanade Ave (corner Chateau Blvd), Kenner, LA

• Deaf Coffee Chat - Marrero: Saturday, January 9^th starting at 7:00 p.m., Starbuck’s, Barataria Blvd, Marrero, LA (next to McDonald's).

• Deaf Chat Coffee - Metairie: Thursday, January 14^th from 6:30 p.m. till 8:30 p.m.; Cafe Du Monde, 4700 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, LA For more information, contact 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!

·        NOBDA / SWBDA Conference 2010

To view flyer; visit us at SWBDA 2010

Future Key Dates to Remember – New Orleans (tentative)

SHREVEPORT (ZIP-711)

            ~ No Reporting

Future Key Dates to Remember – Shreveport (tentative)

NEIGHBORING STATES

·        SWCID Reunion 2010

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ENTERTAINMENT

Louisiana Deaf Professional Happy Hour

To find where DPHH is, click on:  DPHH

Louisiana Lottery

Log at the website of the DeafBayou to find ‘Louisiana Lottery’ under the Main Menu to click to find winning numbers daily

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)

FOOD

Cajun Cooking is HERE and can be found at the Cajun cooking department.  You can send in your favorite recipe(s) to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

GENERAL

NEW Announcement from DEAF411 – NEW Sidekick LX 2009

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NEW Helen Keller National Center’s E-news

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HEALTH

Angel Food Ministries

An organizantion dedicated to providing healthy food to all

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HUMOR

Joke of the Month

Click on:  Who Dem Guys With Dat Pigskin Ball?… created by ILLY the Deaf-Blind clown of Georgia

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POETRY

Poetry of the Month

Click on:  A Celebration of Your Life … written by Melanie Bond of Michigan

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You could send in your poetry to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  ‘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 9^th 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 #16 of #17), here are current Top 5 Leaders as follows:

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Dan Arabie

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