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

~ Pastor Nick LeFors, Jr. & CEO/Editor Dan ~

Photo: Pastor Nick LeFors, Jr., Hall of Famer posing with DEAF BAYOU CEO/Editor Dan, LSDAA Vice President in honoring as Louisiana School for the Deaf Alumni Association (LSDAA) Hall of Fame inducte last October 20^th.

Photo Gallery: Click here to view “Honoring Nick, Jr., Hall of Famer Celebrating with LeFors Family & Friends”.

**Coming SOON! Special Edition of “History of Nick LeFors, Jr.’s Greatest Basketball Legend” will be scheduled to distribute to everyone on November 10^th…Be on the look out on that day!

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From the desk of Editor:

            Wishing you & your family blessed Thanksgiving!

November: Success is often the result of taking a misstepin the right direction.

Date(s) to Remember:

• Daylight Saving Time: Sunday, November 4^th
• Election Day (USA): Tuesday, November 6^th
• Veterans Day (USA): Sunday, November 11^th
• Remembrance Day (Canada); Sunday, November 11^th
• Thanksgiving Day (USA): Thursday, November 22^nd

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This issue (November) of the DEAF BAYOU e-news dedicates to three (3) LSDAA Hall of Fame inductees: Danny Delcambre (’80), Gloria (Halphen) Sheppard (’52), and Nicholas LeFors, Jr. (’74) for their past achievements to Louisiana School for the Deaf.

Soon-To-Be Third-Volume:  Since DeafBayou.com started in December, 2005, it will approach into the next milestone of 3^rd volume next month.  Be on the look out for the celebration of its e-newsletter!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

ALEXANDRIA (ZIP-713/714)

• AAD General Meeting: Saturday, November 10^th – Alexandria Association of the Deaf [AAD], 6647 First Street @ 3:00 p.m. Contact Rose Brossett, President for more details.

• CDSC:  Tuesday, November 27^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 Brosset.

Future Key Dates to Remember – Alexandria (tentative)

BATON ROUGE (ZIP-708)

• Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, November 2^nd @ Starbucks Coffee, 5720 Corporate Blvd., from 7:00 pm-Closing. For more info, contact Walker Estes, Host

• Red Stick Poker Club:

      Click here to find more information.

Future Key Dates to Remember – Baton Rouge (tentative)

HOUMA (ZIP-703)

            ~No Reporting~

Future Key Dates to Remember – Houma (tentative)

LAFAYETTE (ZIP-705)

• Pig Roast Buffet:

To view a flyer, click on: Pig Roast

• Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, November 9^th @ Starbuck’s, 3148 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy., from 7:00 p.m.-Closing. For more information, contact Martha Arabie, Host

• DBSG Cope Meeting: Wednesday, November 14^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 Maria Garden, Leader for more info

**Note: DBSG needs more SSPs interpreting with Deaf-Blind attendants

• Deja Vu Poker Night:  Saturday, November 17^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 Raymond Massie

• LAAD Thanksgiving Covered Dish/General Meeting: Sunday, November 18^th – Lafayette Athletic Association of the Deaf (LAAD) @ LAAD Cajun Clubhouse, 200 Rue de Belier @ 11:00 a.m. For more info., contact Cindy Robillard, President

Future Key Dates to Remember – Lafayette (tentative)

LAKE CHARLES (ZIP-706)

• Cajun ASL @ McNeese Football Game:

      Click here to find more information

• Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, November 16^th @ Starbucks Coffee, 4055 Ryan Street, from 6:30 p.m.-Closing. Contact Katherine Fitch 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 – Lake Charles (tentative)

NEW ORLEANS (ZIP-700/701)

• Deaf Chat Coffee: Thursday, November 15^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

Come and enjoy the beignets and coffee of ReNew Orleans!

·        Reserve NOW for Mardi Gras Ball:

      Click here to find more details before the deadline ends soon

Future Key Dates to Remember – New Orleans (tentative)

SHREVEPORT (ZIP-711)

            ~No Reporting~

Future Key Dates to Remember – Shreveport (tentative)

ENTERTAINMENT

Greater Baton Rouge State Fair

Traditionally, the most popular place where LSD alumnus/alumna admired to attend is Greater Baton Rouge State Fair every year; this year, these dates will be Thursday, October 25^th thru Sunday, November 4^th.

For more information; click: http://www.gbrsf.com/

Bingo Sessions

The bingo sessions in Baton Rouge & Lafayette you could find to enjoy & play to win $$.  Click here to find more information.

Open Captioned Theaters

Open Captioned Theaters in Baton Rouge & Bossier City can be found at our DEAF BAYOU website; click on ‘LINKS +’ that drops down finding to click on ‘Movie - Caption’ under the Main Menu.

FINANCIAL

Market on the Move (Month to Date)

FOOD

GENERAL

CODA (Children of Deaf Adults)

Stefan LeFors Named Offensive Player of the Week   Read More

Scott Bass, native of Lafayette Increased Mobility & Independence

Read more

Hamilton Relay Recognizes Louisiana Leader

Click here to find out who is honored

Daylight Saving Time

Click here to view the 3-year schedule…

HUMOR

Cajun Joke of the Month

Click on:  The deer hunter

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Cajun Jokes especially Boudreaux and Thibodeaux are central characters in much South Louisiana humor that gives it a unique flavor. Variety of more jokes can be found by clicking on “Culture’ under the Main Menu.

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.

SPORTS

Louisiana School for the Deaf (LSD)

Basketball

LSD basketball schedule will be released soon.

Football

2007 LSD FOOTBALL SCHEDULE       W – L Record: 2 - 4

** denotes Homecoming

Gallaudet

2007 Gallaudet University Bison Football Schedule

W – L Record: 3 - 5

** denotes Homecoming

Thanks to http://athletics.gallaudet.edu/?id=schedule&sid=2

LFFL VII

Click here to find who nation’s Top 5 is currently!

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