The DEAF BAYOU e-news
-LoUiSiAna’s e-newsletter for the Deaf, Deaf-Blind, & Hard of Hearing community citizens
Website: http://www.deafbayou.com/
Vol. l Issue 9 July, 2006 Dan Arabie, Editor
~ Celebrating America’s 230th Birthday ~
From the Desk of Editor:
This issue (July) of the DEAF BAYOU e-news dedicates to America’s 230th that declared the independence signed by ex-1st 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.
UNIVERSITY DECISION: Check out your NEXT e-mail message for the PRESS CONFERENCE!
Next column of the DEAF BAYOU e-news - America: Behind The Scenes by Linda Annala, M.Ed., contributing writer, will be scheduled to distribute on July 10th. Be on the look out!
COMING EVENTS
ALEXANDRIA (ZIP-713/714)
- AAD GENERAL MEETING: Saturday, July15th – Alexandria Association of the Deaf [AAD], 6647 First Street @ 3:00 p.m... Contact Ethel Brossett, President for more details at
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- AAD ANNUAL PICNIC: Saturday, July 22nd; Alexandria Association of the Deaf – 34th 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 & better view at http://www.deafbayou.com/ & click on ‘Deaf Events’)
Future Key Dates to Remember – Alexandria
| LRID-CenLA | Workshop with Shelby Fortenberry – “Prescription: Fingerspelling/understanding types of Meds” | Friday, September 15th |
| LRID-CenLA | Workshop with Karen Lankford – “Louisiana Rehabilitation Services” | Friday, October 20th |
| AAD | 50th Anniversary Banquet | Saturday, November 11th |
| LRID-CenLA | Workshop with Mary Young – “Amelia Bedelia’s Confused Concepts” | Friday, November 17th |
BATON ROUGE (ZIP-708)
- DEAF CHAT COFFEE: Friday, July 7th @ Starbucks Coffee, 5720 Corporate Blvd., from 7:00 pm-Closing. For more info, contact Walker Estes, Host at
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- 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
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Future Key Dates to Remember – Baton Rouge
| BRAD | Mixed Bowling Classic | Saturday, August 5th |
| ICDA | Annual Picnic | Sunday, August 6th |
HOUMA (ZIP-703)
- ANNUAL PICNIC: Saturday, July 8th; Cajun Deaf Club – 17th Annual Picnic @ Raceland Lions Club, 600 Hospital Dr., Raceland, LA from 9:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. (See flyer for more information & better view at http://www.deafbayou.com/ & click on ‘Deaf Events’)
Future Key Dates to Remember - Houma
LAFAYETTE (ZIP-705)
- LAAD MIXED BOWLING CLASSIC: Saturday, July 8th (All Day); Hosted by Lafayette Athletic Association of the Deaf (LAAD) @ Lafayette Lanes, 2825 Johnston St. * $1,000 GUARANTEED! * ; Contact Curt Garden & Cindy Robillard for more details at
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- LAAD ‘WATER FUN DAY’: Sunday, July 9th @ Lafayette Athletic Association of the Deaf (LAAD) Cajun Clubhouse, 200 Rue de Belier; Contact Gina Massie & Fallon Frederick, Chairpersons for more details at
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(See flyer for more information & better view at http://www.deafbayou.com/ & click on ‘Deaf Events’)
- DEAF CHAT COFFEE: Friday, July 14th @ Mello Joy Coffee Cafe, 3809 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy., from 7:00 p.m.-Closing. For more information, contact Martha Arabie, Host at
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- 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
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Future Key Dates to Remember – Lafayette
| LAAD | Crab Boil | Sunday, September 3rd |
| DBSG | COPE Meeting | Wednesday, September 20th |
LAKE CHARLES (ZIP-706)
- DEAF CHAT COFFEE: Friday, July 21st @ Starbucks Coffee, Hwy 210 & Nelson, 3479 Nelson Rd., from 7:00 p.m.-Closing. Contact Karen Kebodeaux for more info. at
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- CDC PICNIC: There will be a picnic at Catholic Deaf Center in Lake Charles on Sunday, July 2nd at 10:00 A.M. till closing. We will sell hot dog with chili with chips for $2.00, plain hot dog with chips for $1.50, and hamburger with chips for $2.00. We also will sell dessert and drinks. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Katherine Fitch via pager at 3372929023, VP - 337-626-7633, or email,
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. Hope to see you there!
NEW ORLEANS (ZIP-700/701)
DEAF CHAT COFFEE: Thursday, July 20th from 6:30 p.m. till 8:00 p.m.; Cafe Du Monde, 4700 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, LA For more information, contact Betsie Delaune at
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These Deaf Chat Coffee of New Orleans events will be presented once in a month for our Deaf community to get together to rebuilt the Deaf Community of New Orleans again. Invite your friends or families to join rebuilt the Deaf community of New Orleans. Don’t miss the chance to meet some Deaf people from Knoxville, Tenn. Share your Katrina experience with them if you wish. Enjoy the coffee and beignets of Nawlins'!
SHREVEPORT (ZIP-711)
~No Reporting~
Future Key Dates to Remember – Shreveport
ENTERTAINMENT
OPEN CAPTIONED THEATER
Log at http://www.deafbayou.com/ & click on ‘Open Captioned Theater’
GENERAL
DID YOU KNOW??
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, median annual earnings were $22,000 for people with a nonsevere disability and $12,800 for those with a severe disability, compared with $25,000 for people without disabilities.
This statistic is taken from the Survey of Income and Program Participation, which was released by the U.S. Census Bureau on May 12, 2006.
(Source: National Organizations on Disability)
BREAKING NEWS:
Earlier at Orlando, Florida, Lafayette Athletic Association of the Deaf (LAAD) got a bid for the 2011 National Deaf Mixed Bowling Association (NDMBA) Bowling Tournament that will take place at Don Carter All-Star Lanes in Baton Rouge, LA on June, 2011. Louisiana’s Karen (Solet) Deville-Arabie (Editor’s sister-in-law) was elected as board member for three-year term.
SPORTS
LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (LSD)
The upcoming 2006 football schedule will be released in the next issue (August) of the DEAF BAYOU e-news…Be on the lookout!
Deaf Sports History
Year 1962 - in a football game involving Louisiana School for
the Deaf, Jeff Lambrecht had the ball in his hands when his
pants fell down. He held the ball on one hand and the pants
on the other hand and still was able to score a touchdown
on a long run
Later in 1994, he was inducted to Louisiana School for the Deaf Alumni Association (LSDAA) Hall of Fame and is currently residing in Hawaii.
GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY
Editor Dan visiting @ Gallaudet football field
Looking Back…In 2005 football season, Gallaudet went undefeated (10-0) for the FIRST TIME EVER, coming from 1-9 in 2004.
Note: DEAF BAYOU editor will be sending you an article in the few days…Be on the lookout!
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LFFL VI:
6th 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); 1st-40%; 2nd-20%; 3rd-10%; 4th-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 1st. For more details, contact Dan Arabie, Commissioner at
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, Arnold Arabie, Treasurer at
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, or Raymond Massie, Auditor at
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**Note: Last season we gave away nearly $5,000 in prizes (100% Returned), and MORE $$ will be expected this season.
UPHOLSTERY REPAIR NEEDED
‘Specializing in Custom Designs’ - Furniture, boats, autos, etc…Contact Larry & Cindy Robillard, Cajun Rob’s Custom Upholstery for more details at
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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
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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.
LSDAA MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Louisiana School for the Deaf Alumni Association [LSDAA] needs your support! Being as Proud LSD alumni/supporter? Only $5/year! Be a member, mail your payment to: Delvin Fontenot, Treasurer, 1866 Lombard Dr., Baton Rouge, LA. 70810.
SOUTHERN CAJUN COOKIN’ RECIPE(S)
How about your favorite recipe(s) into the DEAF BAYOU website? You are definitely so proud to inherits your grandmother's favorite Cajun recipe(s).
You can NOW submit at www.deafbayou.com and click on Southern Cajun Cooking to add your favorite recipe(s) into its website.
REAL COOL to share the diversity of Cajuns & Creoles with everybody in learning & tasting famous Cajun food!
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