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

 

 

 

~ Remembering St. Patrick’s Day-March 17^th ~

 

From the desk of Editor:

 

The DEAF BAYOU e-news had established a new e-mail address, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for the business purpose in order to place your advertisement(s), announcement(s), and more, and my COX.e-mail address still remains for the personal purpose only.

 

The DEAF BAYOU e-news had added a new column for the education purpose given by contributing writer and will be sent to mass of subscribers every month. First article of the column will be expected to be distributed on March 10^th.

 

Deep South Cajun Cookin’ will be under construction in the DEAF BAYOU webpage soon sometime in summer time, so you can NOW send me your favorite recipe(s), then I will add your recipe(s) to its webpage with your proud name-mentioned when its webpage is ready later. REAL COOL to share with everybody in learning & tasting Cajun food!

 

Thanks to readers for recent feedback, the DEAF BAYOU e-news had added a new look to insert table (gridlines) - Future Key Dates to Remember to help deaf, deaf-blind, and hard of hearing community citizens benefiting their better plan ahead of time to mark calendar for their enjoyable events, as well as, all organizations won’t have conflict on the same day with other organization as planned.

This issue (March) of the DEAF BAYOU e-news salutes and dedicates to Louisiana Deaf Legendary, Max Ray, 75, who passed away earlier (See picture BELOW).

 

(Left) Max Ray

 

What an electrifying moment for two (2) great legacy ladies: Pauline Wood & Seimone Augustus! Last Sunday Pauline Wood sang National Anthem in the front of near-sellout crowd (10,074 fans) in the reigning National player of the year, Seimone Augustus’ final game (115-17 in her LSU career!) at the Pete Mavarich Assembly Center (LSU women’s basketball game) where the DEAF BAYOU editor with a group of deaf friends, were at the present.

 

ALEXANDRIA (ZIP-713/714)

 

• AAD GENERAL MEETING:            Saturday, March 11^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

 

Future Key Dates to Remember – Alexandria

LRID-CenLA[1]	Workshop with Derrick Elkins – “In the Beginning”	Saturday, April 22nd
LRID-CenLA	Workshop with Cynthia Pace & Ann Reed – “CODA”	Friday, May (TBA)
AAD[2]	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)

 

• “FREEDOMLAND” R: Wednesday, March 1^st thru Thursday, March 2^nd * Open Captioned Theater * UA Citiplace Stadium 11, 2610 Citiplace Dr. Call (225) 216-0056 for Showtime(s).
• DEAF CHAT COFFEE: Friday, March 3^rd @ 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 BOARD MEETING: Saturday, March 4^th – Louisiana School for the Deaf Alumni Association (LSDAA) @ LSD from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. 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
• DWBR MEETING: Sunday, March 12^th - Deaf Women of Baton Rouge (DWBR) @ Pauline Wood’s house, 1339 Briarrose Dr.; meeting starts @ 2:00 p.m. For more details, contact President Dorothy Rodriquez at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or Pauline Wood at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
• MISS DEAF LOUISIANA CROWNED: * Sponsored by Louisiana Association of the Deaf, Inc. (LAD) * You are cordially invited to witness the crowning of Miss Deaf Louisiana, Christina Pullen on March 17, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. It will be held at the Baton Rouge Catholic Deaf Center. The refreshments will be served by the Deaf Women of Baton Rouge (DWBR). Please kindly RSVP to Connie Tullos by March 13^th.  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
• LAD Disaster Relief Fund: Louisiana Association of the Deaf, Inc. (LAD) has set up a separate account called LAD Disaster Relief Fund for the purpose of aiding the Deaf and Deaf-Blind victims of any natural disasters such as hurricanes. LAD received cash donations from different organizations of the Deaf and individual donors from across the country to help the victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. If you or anyone else you know who are victims of either Hurricane Katrina or Hurricane Rita still need some financial assistance, please email to Richard Malcolm, Chair of the LAD Disaster Relief Committee, through LAD Executive Secretary Kathy Stewart at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or write a letter to ask for an application. A one-page questionnaire will be mailed to you. Then you need to fill out the form and mail it back to LAD. The address is as follows:

 

LAD Disaster Relief Fund

3112 Valley Creek Dr., Suite E

Baton Rouge, LA 70808

 

 

• 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., from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm. 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.

LSD SPORTSNEWS: As LSD basketball season ended, Girls won District Runner-up and got a right to advance into the State Playoff and were eliminated in the first round losing to St. Joseph’s Academy. Like Girls, Boys lost to Reserve Christian in the first round of the State playoff. What a great run for both LSD Girls & Boys, especially Mason-Dixon Tournament & state playoff appearance! Congratulations to Girls & Boys for their best effort & pride. Go LSD!

 

Future Key Dates to Remember – Baton Rouge

LSD[3] Track teams	LHSAA State Champions	Friday, May 5th
LSDAA[4]	Annual Picnic	Saturday, May 6th
SWDGA[5]	Regional Golf Tournament	Monday, June 12th thru Thursday, June 15th
BRAD[6]	Mixed Bowling Classic	Saturday, August 5th
ICDA[7]	Annual Picnic	Sunday, August 6th

 

HOUMA (ZIP-703)

 

            ~No Reporting~

 

LAFAYETTE (ZIP-705)

 

• LAAD ST. PATRICK’S PARTY: Saturday, March 4^th @ Lafayette Athletic Association of the Deaf (LAAD) Cajun Clubhouse, 200 Rue de Belier to help National Mixed Deaf Bowling Association (NMDBA) fundraiser drive. Contact 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, March 10^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, March 15^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, March 19^th – 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 * 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[8]	35th Anniversary Banquet	Sunday, April 2nd
LAAD	Superbingo	Saturday, April 8th
LAAD	Crawfish Boil	Saturday, April 9th
DBSG[9]	Cope Meeting	Wednesday, April 19th
LAD[10]	Board Meeting	Saturday, April 22nd
LADBC[11]	Crawfish Boil	Saturday, April 22nd
LAAD	Annual Picnic	Sunday, May 7th
LFFL[12]	Fry/Broil Fish Picnic	Saturday, May 13th
DBSG	Cope Meeting	Wednesday, May 17th
LAAD	Mixed Bowling Classic	Saturday, July 8th

 

 

LAKE CHARLES (ZIP-706)

 

• DEAF CHAT COFFEE: Friday, March 17^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)

 

• DEAF CHAT COFFEE: Saturday, March 4^th @ Starbucks Coffee, 817 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, Louisiana, from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Contact Sharita Wright for more info. at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
• WEST BANK BOWLING CLASSIC: Saturday, March 4^th – 11^th Annual Mixed Bowling Classic ($1,000 Guaranteed) hosted by West Bank Association of the Deaf (WAD); Riverbed Lanes, 947 Cambridge Dr., LaPlace.
• EVANGELIST BILLY GRAHAM – “CELEBRATION OF HOPE”:  Billy Graham and his son, Franklin will come to New Orleans Arena (The Basketball Arena) Saturday, March 11 (7 to 9pm) and Sunday, March 12 (4 to 6pm). The doors will open 90 minutes early so you can get good seat. There will be deaf section all seat are free. All seats are free. There will be interpreters for the deaf present. Website can be found at www.billygraham.org and look for Celebration of Hope.

 

SHREVEPORT (ZIP-711)

 

·        ANNUAL BOWLING CLASSIC: Saturday, March 11^th - 5th Annual Mixed Bowling Classic ($1,000 Guaranteed) hosted by Shreveport Association of the Deaf; All Star Lanes, 9130 Mansfield Road. For more details, contact Lenora Brewster at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  

 

Future Key Dates to Remember – Shreveport

SWDBA[13]

Regional Bowling Tournament

Friday, May 5th thru Saturday, May 6th

 

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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 will expect MORE $$ this season.

 

AADB 2006:

 

The 2006 American Association of the Deaf-Blind (AADB) National Conference will be held at Baltimore, Maryland on June 17^th thru 23^rd. Considering either going to AADB or being as SSP, contact AADB for more details at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

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. For complete schedule, you can find more information at www.nad.org

 

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