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                                                                                                   Dan Arabie, CEO/Editor

July: Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.

• Canada Day (Canada: July 1^st
• Independence Day (USA): July 4^th

This issue (July) of the DEAF BAYOU e-news dedicates to America’s 231^st that declared the independence signed by ex-1^st U.S. President George Washington on July 4, 1776. Why the 4th? Though the Fourth of July is almost iconic to Americans... day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America.

As you may recall that there were historic Deaf-Blind Rally at the Louisiana Commission for the Deaf board meeting last June 1^st, a full story will be released soon especially deaf-blind key leaders’ ‘speak-out’ speeches and real-time TV news as well.  Be on the look out for upcoming new release soon.

Since Hurricane Katrina swept Ester McAllister, Sr. (SSD ’73) and his wife away from their home, New Orleans, they had been stayed in Maryland for two years. Until their home was finally repaired, they are so excited to be back to their ‘real’ home last week.

Note: DEAF BAYOU Editor met Ester at the emergency preparation training class in Baton Rouge last Thursday; he seems that he is so happy to meet his old friends here.

• AAD General Meeting: Saturday, July 14^th  – Alexandria Association of the Deaf [AAD], 6647 First Street @ 3:00 p.m. Contact Rose Brossett, President for more details at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

• AAD ANNUAL PICNIC: Saturday, July 21^st; Alexandria Association of the Deaf – 35^th Annual Picnic @ Chicot State Park (Ville Platte, LA), East Landing LA Highway 106/Spillway from 9:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. (See flyer for more information at http://www.deafbayou.com/ & click on ‘Deaf Events’)

• CDSC:  Tuesday, July 24^th 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 Brossett at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

• Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, July 6^th @ 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

• ANNUAL PICNIC:  Saturday, July 7^th; Cajun Deaf Club – 18^th Annual Picnic @ Raceland Lions Club, 600 Hospital Dr., Raceland, LA from 9:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. (For more information at http://www.deafbayou.com/ & click on ‘Deaf Events’)

Future Key Dates to Remember – Houma (tentative)

• Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, July 13^th @ 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

• Cajun Bayou Poker Night / Pool Table Tournament:  Saturday, July 14^th  No-Limit Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Night hosted by Cajun Bayou Poker Club AND Pool Table Tournament @ LAAD Cajun Clubhouse, 200 Rue de Belier; Door opens @ Noon; Game starts @ 2:00 p.m.; For more details, contact Dan Arabie, Director at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it    Announcement will be distributed via e-mail soon

• Signed Mass: Saturday, July 14^th; Signed Mass @ Deaf Action Center-Lafayette; for more information; click: http://www.deafbayou.com/content/view/469/117/

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• CACD Kick-Off Cookout: Saturday, July 28^th – Hosted by Community Advocacy Center for the Deaf (CACD) Interpreting Agency; for more information; click: http://www.deafbayou.com/content/view/468/73/

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• Deaf Chat Coffee: Thursday, July 19^th from 6:30 p.m. till 8:30 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

Future Key Dates to Remember – New Orleans (tentative)

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The bingo sessions in Baton Rouge & Lafayette where you could find to enjoy & play to win $$; it can be found at ‘Deaf Events’ at its webpage.

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Open Captioned Theaters in Baton Rouge & Bossier City including one of most popular movies, Harry Potter V can be found at our DEAF BAYOU website; click on ‘Open Captioned Theater’ under the Main Menu.

Lafayette’s Fallon Frederick was recently named 2007 – 2009 Miss Deaf Louisiana and will be headed to NAD national pageant where will be held at New Orleans in July 2008.  For more information & future schedules; click: www.nad.org

President: Randall Pippins, Sr.

Vice President: Houston Moss

Secretary: Pauline Wood

Treasurer: John Davis

Tammie Patterson

Bobbie LeFors

Cleve Cormier

Track & Field: Waiting for the outcome of National Deaf Prep Track & Field Champions announced by the USA Deaf Track & Field. Two-time defending Trackster of the Year, LSD’s Terrell Summers is seeking for 3^rd straight year. LSD boys had not won one since 1963 while LSD great, Jeff Lambrecht was there; Girls are aiming for seventh overall.  History of LSD Track & Field can be surfed at DEAF BAYOU webpage; click on ‘History of LSD’ you will find those following information:

n      History of USA National Deaf Prep Champions

n      History of Trackster of the Year

n      History of USA Coach of the Year

Football: 2007 football schedule will be released soon…Homecoming game will be played on Saturday, October 20^th.

2007 football schedule will be released soon, and Gallaudet will begin to play under the status of NCAA Division III this upcoming fall.

LoUiSiAna Forecast Football League begins SOON!

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