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

~ Riding Harley Davidson ~

Photo:  WHAT a BRAVO Editor Dan!  Summertime’s coming soon!  Hot days! Thirsty?  Hmm, cpmsiders ice cream float in the root beer mug…click above-image to find out where Editor Dan decides to stop by.  See for yourself!

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From the desk of Editor:

            Wishing you all enjoyable crawfish time!

April:  A cloudy day is no match for a sunny disposition.

Date(s) to Remember:

• April Fool’s Day: Tuesday, April 1^st
• Passover: Sunday, April 20^th

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This issue (April) of the DEAF BAYOU e-news dedicates to The Baton Rouge Frostop, one of LSD alumni’s favorite place to eat out & gather in the old days.  It locates few blocks away from old LSD campus and still stands for nearly 60 years which was first started in 1950’s.  As you may aware of photo of Frostop earlier by clicking on above-image, that’s where Editor Dan usually stopped by to place an order, ice cream in a root beer mug…ah, good!

Attemtion to Deaf-Blinders (DBers):  As you may aware of many upcoming events surrounding this state of Louisiana, you could schedule Support Service Provider (SSP) ahead of time by contacting Bruce Dunn, SSP Coordinator by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or by videophone at (337) 620-1932.  With SSP, you could have a great chance to enjoy somewhere for your pleasure from isolated.

Editor’s Note:  SSP defines guider and visual information, but not an interpreter.

Attention to Deaf-Sighters:  Wanna’ being SSP, you could contact Bruce Dunn, SSP Coordinator.  Besides SSP, as for being tactile interpreter at any such meetings, you need to contact your local interpreter agency like DAC to fill out the contract.

Editor’s Note:  Being SSP AND Tactile interpreter, it can be same person working two roles in same day, but separately time sheet from separated agencies.

Example:

• 8:00 – 9:00 AM:  John Doe as SSP picks up & brings DBer. (One hour)
• 9:00 – 11:00 AM:  John Doe as tactile interpreter interpret with DBer in a meeting  (Two hours)
• 11:00 – Noon:  John Doe as SSP brings back DBer home.  (One hour)

Coco:  First Update from Nigeria!

Click here to read a story esperiencing her stay.

Coco:  Second Week in Birnin Kebbi

Click here to read an article

ILLY, the Deaf-Blind Clown:  Here’s another humor from ‘ILLY, the Deaf-Blind Clown’ from Georgia providing a comical joke every month…His contributing comical joke titled, ‘Marh of the DB Cajuns’ is now released and can be found at the Humor Section.

Editor’s Note:  ILLY, the Deaf-Blind Clown and his dog, Sooty will be scheduled to come down to Louisiana for annual Deaf-Blind picnic at ABL Daigle Hall on Saturday, April 19^th.  Don’t miss out an exciting one to mingle and share a laugh!  Mark your calendar!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

ALEXANDRIA (ZIP-713/714)

• AAD General Meeting/Boiled Crawfish:   Saturday, April 19^th – Alexandria Association of the Deaf [AAD], 6647 First Street. Contact Wanda Miller, President for more details.

To find a flyer; click on:  AAD Boiled Crawfish

• CDSC:  Tuesday, April 22^nd 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, April 4^th @ Starbucks Coffee, 5720 Corporate Blvd., from 7:00 pm-Closing. For more info, contact Walker Estes, Host

• Red Stick Poker

Saturday, April 5^th

·        SSD Alumni 70^th Celebration Reunion

Take a chance to gather; click on:  SSD 70^th Reunion

Future Key Dates to Remember – Baton Rouge (tentative)

HOUMA (ZIP-703)

            ~No Reporting~

Future Key Dates to Remember – Houma (tentative)

LAFAYETTE (ZIP-705)

• Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, April 11^th @ Starbuck’s, 3148 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy., from 7:00 p.m.-Closing. For more information, contact Martha Arabie, Host

·        LAAD Boiled Crawfish

             Click here to find a flyer

• DBSG Cope Meeting: Wednesday, April 16^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

·        LADBC Annual Crawfish Boil Picnic

Click here to find an exciting flyer to entertain.

·        Deja Vu Poker Night:  Saturday, April 19^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

To find a flyer; click on:  Déjà vu Poker

• LAAD General Meeting: Sunday, April 20^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

·        LAAD / SWSAD 2008

For more information, click on:  SWSAD 2008

Future Key Dates to Remember – Lafayette (tentative)

LAKE CHARLES (ZIP-706)

·        Cajun ASL  (New Place!)

Click here to find ore information

• Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, April 18^th @ Starbucks Coffee, 4055 Ryan Street, from 6:30 p.m.-Closing. Contact Katherine Fitch for more info.

• Buffalo Wild Wings

Click here to find more information

Future Key Dates to Remember – Lake Charles (tentative)

NEW ORLEANS (ZIP-700/701)

• Deaf Chat Coffee: Thursday, April 17^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!

·        National Association for the Deaf (NAD) Conference:

To find more information, click on: 2008 NAD Conference

Future Key Dates to Remember – New Orleans (tentative)

SHREVEPORT (ZIP-711)

            ~No Reporting~

Future Key Dates to Remember – Shreveport (tentative)

ENTERTAINMENT

Louisiana Strawberry Festival

One of Deaf Louisiana’s favorite festivals to gather is Louisiana Strawberry Festival at Ponchatoula, Louisiana near Hammond.

To find more information; click on:  Strawberry Festival

Interesting to know: Southeastern Louisiana University (SLU) in Hammond named its football stadium – Strawberry Field

9^th Annual Jackson Mixed Bowling Classic

Click here to find a flyer

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

Cajun Cooking is HERE and can be found at the Cajun cooking department.  You can send in your favorite recipe(s) to Food Manager

GENERAL

Pip’s Cause

To read & donate; click on: Pip’s Cause

‘Sweet Nothing’ Movie on CBS

Click here to find more information

HEALTH

New Hope for Retina

Click here to read an article

HUMOR

Joke of the Month

Click on:  March of the DB Cajuns… created by ILLY, the Deaf-Blind Clown

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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 Star Duos:  Philip Hayes & Joy Fraychineaud were named 2008 Deaf All-Americans.

To see a photo; click on:  Philip Hayes

2007 – 2008 Highlights & Honors:

Boy - Phillip Hayes - Senior - 5' 8" - point guard.  All - State Second team - MVP District 9 - C. All-Tournament Teams: Runnels Invitational, Leopard Classic (OSD) and Mason-Dixon. Averaged 25 points per game, 4.8 rebounds, 3.4 steals and 5.1 assists.  Scored 51 points in game against Class B hearing school, losing in over-time.

To see a photo; click on:  Joy Fraychineaud

2007 – 2008 Highlights & Honors:

Girl - Joy Fraychineaud - Senior - 5' 3" - point guard.  9 - C First team All District,   All - tournament teams: Runnels Invitational, Leopard Classic (OSD) and Mason-Dixon.  Joy also won three-competition at Mason-Dixon.  Averaged 11.2 points per game, 4.6 rebounds, 5.1 steals, and 8.3 assists.

Both Philip and Joy are being recruited by Gallaudet University.

Track & Field

There will be scheduled competing LHSAA state champions at LSU Bernie Moore on Friday, May 2^nd.  Wear GREEN…Come on & PACK the field!  Mark your calendar!  LSD Boys aim for 4PEAT for winnng state champions while Girls are trying to take monkey off their back by claiming 6^th runner-up in the last seven (7) years without a title.

Fan Poll:  DEAF BAYOU webpage has just updated a new POLL asking, ‘Do you think LSD Girls Track team will win state champon after 6^th runner-up in the last 7 years?’  To submit your vote, log at DEAF BAYOU e-News.   Editor wants to thank you for your consideration in casting your vote.

LFFL VIII

Looking forward to playing LFFL VIII next season…YOU could sign up now if you wish to.

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