The DEAF BAYOU e-news

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

 

 

 

 

FRED

 

 

 

ROY

 

 

 

~ FAREWELL Fred Roy! We miss & love you! ~

 

Fred Roy & Editor Dan Arabie

 

From the Desk of Editor:

 

This issue (May) of the DEAF BAYOU e-news dedicates to Fred Roy, lll, who will resign from Louisiana Commission for the Deaf (LCD) on May 12^th, and his YANKEE fiancee take him home to New York to be closer with her family. He had been GREAT PLUS to provide BETTER programs in helping with deaf, deaf-blind, & SHHH, especially interpreters in our struggling state of Louisiana. When he moves to New York, we will promise ourselves that our forces will be Deaf, Deaf-Blind, & SHH On The Move. No matte where he lives, our hearts will ALWAYS remain with him FOREVER. (Clear my throat…Sniffs…Excuse me, let me get my handkerchief!)

 

Next column of the DEAF BAYOU e-news - Advococy by Linda Annala, M.Ed., contributing writer, will be scheduled to distribute on May 10^th. Be on the look out!

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COMING EVENTS

 

ALEXANDRIA (ZIP-713/714)

 

• AAD GENERAL MEETING:            Saturday, May13^th – Alexandria Association of the Deaf [AAD], 6647 First Street @ 3:00 p.m... Contact Ethel Brossett, President for more details at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
• LRID-CenLA WORKSHOP: Friday, May 12^th – Louisiana Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Central Louisiana Chapter [LRID-CenLA] ; Deaf Culture from a CODA Perspective  by Cynthia Pace & Ann Reed, Presenters; 2-hour workshop from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. @ Alexandria Police Dept, 1000 Bolton Avenue; Cost for workshop: Member-$2.00; Non-Member-$5.00, For more information contact Linda Scarbrough at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  Flyer will be sent to you sooner.

 

Future Key Dates to Remember – Alexandria

AAD	Annual Picnic (Chicot Park)	Saturday, July 22nd
LRID-CenLA	Workshop with Shelby Fortenberry – “What is that English Word for That Sign”	Friday, September (TBA)
LRID-CenLA	Workshop with Karen Lankford – “Louisiana Rehabilitation Services”	Friday, October (TBA)
AAD	50th Anniversary Banquet	Saturday, November 11th
LRID-CenLA	Workshop with Mary Young – “Amelia Bedelia’s Confused Concepts”	Friday, November (TBA)

 

 

BATON OUGE (ZIP-708)

 

• DEAF CHAT COFFEE: Friday, May 5^th @ Starbucks Coffee, 5720 Corporate Blvd., from 7:00 pm-10:00 pm. 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
• LSDAA ANNUAL PICNIC/ELECTION: Saturday, May 6^th @ Louisiana School for the Deaf campus (Center Room); hosted by Louisiana School for the Deaf Alumni Association (LSDAA); For more information, contact Dorothy Rodriquez, Secretary at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
• DR. FRANK TURK IN LOUISIANA!: Saturday, May 20^th @ Baton Rouge Association of the Deaf (BRAD), 11642 Investor Avenue, starting at 7:00 p.m. Dr. Turk, nation’s well-known & disgusted gust speaker, will be signing his presentation in ASL. He will speak about Leadership, Passion, and Vision of the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, and Deaf-Blind Communities! * CSD = Communication Service for the Deaf in Sioux Falls, South Dakota Hot and cold refreshments will be provided!!! For more information, email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (225) 923-1266. Flyer will be sent to you sooner.
• 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
• LSDAA MEMBERSHIP DRIVE: Louisiana School for the Deaf Alumni Association [LSDAA] needs your support! Proud LSD alumni/supporter? Only $5/year! Be a member, mail your payment to: Delvin Fontenot, Treasurer, 1866 Lombard Dr., Baton Rouge, LA. 70810.

 

Future Key Dates to Remember – Baton Rouge

BRAD	SWDGA Regional Golf Tournament	Monday, June 12th thru Thursday, June 15th
BRAD	Mixed Bowling Classic	Saturday, August 5th
ICDA	Annual Picnic	Sunday, August 6th

 

HOUMA (ZIP-703)

 

            ~No Reporting~

 

Future Key Dates to Remember - Houma

Cajun Deaf Club

Annual Picnic

Saturday, July 8th

 

LAFAYETTE (ZIP-705)

 

• LAAD ANNUAL PICNIC: Sunday, May 7^th @ Lafayette Athletic Association of the Deaf (LAAD) Cajun Clubhouse, 200 Rue de Belier; Contact Cindy Robillard, President for more details at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
• DEAF CHAT COFFEE: Friday, May 12^th @ Mello Joy Coffee, 3809 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy., from 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. 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
• DBSG COPE MEETING: Wednesday, May 17^th 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

• LAAD GENERAL MEETING: Sunday, May 21^st – 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
• 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

LAAD	Mixed Bowling Classic	Saturday, July 8th
LAAD	Water Fun	Sunday, July 9th
LAAD	Crab Boil	Sunday, September 3rd

 

 

LAKE CHARLES (ZIP-706)

 

• DEAF CHAT COFFEE: Friday, May 19^th @ Starbucks Coffee, Hwy 210 & Nelson, 3479 Nelson Rd., from 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.. 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)

 

• WBAD CRAWFISH BOIL: Saturday, May 6^th from 9:00 a.m. till 6:00 p.m.; 8^th Annual  Picnic, Lafreniere Park – Shelter 5, Metairie;  sponsored by WestBank Association of the Deaf (WBAD). For more information, contact WBAD at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

SHREVEPORT (ZIP-711)

 

• SWDBA/SWDWBA BOWLING TOURNAMENT: Thursday, May 4^th thru Saturday, May 6^th ; 60^th Annual S.W.D.B.A and S.W.D.W.B.A.; the bowling site is in Bowling Center Holiday Lanes, 3316 Old Minden Rd., Bossier City; Hotel Headquarter: Holiday Inn, Bossier City where will be held for awards and drawing prizes at 8:00 pm Saturday May 6^th. For more information, contact Gerald Bamburg, Chairperson at at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  or Lisa Combs at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and her videophone direct: 318-741-3590

 

Future Key Dates to Remember – Shreveport

 

ENTERTAINMENT

 

 

OPEN CAPTIONED THEATER

 

* Open Captioned Theater * UA Citiplace Stadium 11, 2610 Citiplace Dr., Baton Rouge; Call (225) 216-0056 for Showtime(s).These titles are as follows:

 

• Scary Movie 4 PG-13 – Now thru Thursday, May 4^th

 

More movies AFTER Thursday, May 4^th can be found at www.insightcinema.org

 

GENERAL

 

 

HB 788, HB 1029, & SB 195

 

SUPPORT HB 788, HB 1029, & SB 195…Deaf, Deaf-Blind, & SHH On The Move!

 

Deaf = PRISONERS of silence

Deaf-Blind = PRISONERS of silence & darkness

SHHH = PRISONERS of statics in hearing

 

Let our PRISONERS be FREEDOM!

 

- Dan Arabie, Pesident, Louisiana Acadiana Deaf-Blind Citizens, Inc. & Joint Leader of Deaf, Deaf-Blind, & SHHH On The Move!

 

DASH FOR DEAF KIDS 

 

The Fifth Annual Dash for Deaf Kids was held on March 25, 2006 at LSD.  The 5K run and 1-mile fun run was a huge success with 100 participants and 17 sponsors.  Runners for the Fun Run started their race at 8:15 a.m. for one lap around the LSD campus.  Mary Shortess was our Fun Run winner with a time of 9:07.  Next, the 5K runners took to the streets of Riverbend and returned to LSD to complete their trek.  The overall men’s winner was Kevin McDaniel, age 14, who clocked a time of 18:00 minutes.  Audrey Jackson won the woman’s division with a winning time of 20:02.  Both received gift certificates for running shoes from Varsity Sports.  The net proceeds of $5,006 will go toward the many programs benefiting the students of Louisiana School for the Deaf.  Special thanks to Club South Runners, LSD Foundation Board, student-volunteers from LSU, and participants who helped make the 2006 Dash the best one ever! 

(Source: Trish Mann, LSD Foundation)

 

DID YOU KNOW??

 

The amount an individual may pass onto his/her heirs estate tax free with proper planning in place is $2 million in 2006. The total was $1 million in 2003, a year in which 2.45 million Americans died. Since most estate tax returns (Form 706) are filed in the year following the year of death, then the 30,276 estate tax returns filed in 2004 on which federal estate taxes were paid indicates that only 1 out of every 81 deaths from 2003 resulted in the payment of federal estate taxes in 2004 (source: IRS, CDC).

 

CODA (Children of Deaf Adults)

 

Besides bowling highlights, Nikki Arabie, herself, continues to achieve more honors at her employment at Winn-Dixie Marketplace, Dulles Dr.and has chosen as Top Cashier of the Week for three (3) consecutive weeks, and her name is engraved on the board. When you shop there, you could tell her “Hi & Congrats!”. She is proud daughter of Dan Arabie (LSD ’80) and Cathy (Ezell) Royer (LSD ’79). Nikki, Way to Go!

 

SPORTS

 

 

LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (LSD)

 

 

LSD’S Latest Achievements

Girls	2005 Track State Runner-Up 2005 Track Deaf Prep National Champion 2006 Basketball District Runner-Up 2006 Regional Track Champion
Boys	2005 Track State Champion 2005 Track Deaf Prep National Runner-Up 2005 Football Deaf Prep National Champion 2005 Football Undefeated Season (6-0) 2006 Basketball District Runner-Up 2006 Regional Track Champion

 

BULLETIN: LSD Boys & Girls Trck team, earlier, won Regional Champions last week and officially advance to State Champions Track Meet Friday.

 

**Mark your calendar for Friday, May 5^th for LHSAA Track & Field State Championship @ LSU where LSD boys & girls were defending state champions & state runner-up respectively. Don’t miss out the exciting one! If they win, you could get closer look at trophies next day @ LSD campus for LSDAA annual picnic on Saturday, May 6^th. Come on along!

Editor’s Note: DEAF BAYOU editor will be there…follow us on the road to witness STATE CHAMPIONS…INSTEAD of editor, sign LSD Boys & Girls an autograph if you wish to. J

 

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DEAF PROFESSIONAL NETWORK:

Deaf Professional Network announces the launch of www.DeafProfessional.net as the first online publication to present real-world, peer-to-peer deaf professional issues and empower deaf professionals with the tools to advance their careers.  The up-to-date news reports are designed to help deaf professionals remain current on the latest developments that can enhance their careers while the featured deaf professional profiles will expand their professional networks.

The Deaf Professional Network e-newsletter focuses on news, trends, technologies, laws, policy, education, lifestyles, and issues related to the education and empowerment of Deaf professionals and business owners.

Launched on February 16, 2005, the Deaf Professional Network e-newsletter will be sent to over 20,000 subscribers by e-mail twice monthly.  We invite you to join a growing group of subscribers by signing up for the free subscription through www.DeafProfessional.net.

LFFL VI:

 

6^th Annual LoUiSiAna Forecast Football League (LFFL) starting September, 2006 * Open to all Public (Nationwide) * Easy, Fun, & Simple to play; predict which NFL teams will win every week. First Place-$1,000; Second Place-$500 (based on 80 entries); 1^st-40%; 2^nd-20%; 3^rd-10%; 4^th-5%;…of money collected (Ratio: 1 to 4; Guaranteed!). Entry fee: ONLY $30 per person for season long (17 weeks); if you wish to play two (2) options: Weekly Jackpot and/or Monthly Jackpot, just add $34 & $20 respectively. You can start paying 3 to 4 payments starting NOW as much as you can until the last day of September 1^st. For more details, contact Dan Arabie, Commissioner at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , Stanley Reaux, Treasurer at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or Raymond Massie, Auditor at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

**Note: Last season we gave away nearly $5,000 in prizes (100% Returned), and MORE $$ will be expected this season.

 

NAD 2006:

 

The 2006 National Association of the Deaf (NAD) National Convention will be held at Southern California on June 28^th thru July 4^th, especially Miss Deaf America competitions. For complete schedule, you can find more information at www.nad.org

 

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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.

 

 

BRAILLE NEWSLETTER

 

Any Braille: If you are interested in receiving any Braille, please contact Judy Populis, Braille Translator at (225) 273-3673 (TTY only) or send email to: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it with your home or business mailing address.

 

EXERCISE BIKE FOR SALE:

 

For Sale exercise bike for $150, contact Judy Populis at (225) 273-3673 (TTY only) or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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