Thursday, September 30, 2010

Deaf Chat Coffee - Baton Rouge, LA

Deaf Chat Coffee - Baton Rouge

Friday, October 1, 2010


7:00 p.m.

At

CC Community Coffee House

7960 Jefferson Hwy

Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Barnes & Noble Bookfair

Barnes & Noble Bookfair
09/17/2010

Barnes & Noble is sponsoring a Bookfair on September 29-30 with a portion of proceeds going to the Louisiana School for the Deaf. To kick off activities, author Jewell Parker Rhodes will visit LSD on September 28. She will present excerpts from her children’s novel, Ninth Ward, a powerful story of Hurricane Katrina, the Ninth Ward and a young girl’s bravery. LSD students (grades 4-12) will each receive a signed copy of Ms. Rhodes’ book.
On September 29 and 30, Barnes & Noble will sponsor activities for LSD students at their Corporate Woods store at 2590 Citiplace Court. Storytelling, mural painting, cupcake decorating and NOOK workshops will be enjoyed by students from Preschool to 12th grade!
We hope that you can join in the Bookfair activities with us. If you make any Barnes & Noble purchase during this 2 day event, remember to present a copy of the voucher (follow the link below) or mention LSD upon checkout for the school to receive a cash award. If you are unable to attend, please visit www.BN.COM/bookfairs to make online purchases from 9/28/2010 to 10/05/2010. Be sure to enter bookfair ID 10295814 at checkout for our school to receive its cash award.
Please share this information with ALL your friends, family and co-workers as this promotion is good for any Barnes & Noble store across the United States!

Friday, September 24, 2010

PEA Pod Event in Baton Rouge, LA

Deaf & Hard of Hearing Advocates of Louisiana is hosting an informational meeting (PEA Pod) by members of the Advocacy Center of Louisiana with a reception to follow.



WHAT: PEA (Protects, Educates, & Advocates) Pod by the Advocacy Center of Louisiana with Reception



WHEN: Monday, October 18th – 6:00 pm



WHERE: Deaf Services Center – 4939 Jamestown Avenue, Suite 101 BR, La 70808



Space is Limited - To Reserve Your Spot you can contact Jennie by phone or e-mail ASAP.

E-Mail – jennie@pepnet.org / Phone – 225-578-4913 (v)



SPONSORS

· Deaf & Hard of Hearing Advocates of Louisiana

· LA Deaf Connection

· Deaf Services Center, L.L.C.

· PEPNet-South

· LSU Deaf & Hard of Hearing Student Organization



PEA POD BATON ROUGE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBERS



Thelma Covello

Lisa Potter

Denise Crochet

Barbara Burton

Walker Estes

Natasha Aymami

Andrew Veith

Jason Moreno

Kenny David

Jennie Bourgeois

Paula Rodriguez

Lisa Bothwell

Drew Weldon







WHO IS THE ADVOCACY CENTER?



The Advocacy Center is a network of people including a staff of approximately 60-member paid staff including

lawyers, paralegals, advocates, social workers, ombudsmen, and support and administrative personnel; a

20-member Board of Directors, representing the various geographical areas of the state as well as different disability

and aging interest groups and related professions; a 10-member Advisory Council, which gives input and advice to our

mental health advocacy program; volunteers; clients, and other supporters

Larry White at the First Baptist Deaf Church

First Baptist Deaf Church
2538 Brightside Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
(We are right next to the LA School for the Deaf campus)

Special Guest
Larry White of Deaf Church - SFBC
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

September 26, 2010

10:30 a.m.

Come and "Hear" his inspiring message!

Thursday, September 23, 2010

WISE Webinar

WISE Webinar in English
Thousands of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security
Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries have learned how to stay in
control of their benefits while enriching their lives through employment. You can too. Join us for a FREE Work Incentive Seminar Event (WISE) Webinar!

WISE Webinars provide you and your family the opportunity to learn how to take advantage of Social Security Work Incentives, including Ticket to Work.

Meeting Date: Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Meeting Time: 3:00 - 4:30 pm (Eastern Time)
Meeting Name: National WISE Webinar
Meeting Location: Online
Contact's Phone: 877-743-8237
Contact's Email: wise@cessi.net
Hosting organization: PMRO
Meeting Directions:

Thousands of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security
Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries have learned how to stay in
control of their benefits while enriching their lives through employment. You can too. Join us for a FREE Work Incentive Seminar Event (WISE) Webinar!

WISE Webinars provide you and your family the opportunity to learn how to take advantage of Social Security Work Incentives, including Ticket to Work.

To register go to: http://www.cessi.net/wise/Register.aspx?StateCode=NW

Angelo Anthony Palazzo

Angelo Palazzo (1917 - 2010)

Funeral services for Mr. Angelo Anthony Palazzo, 93, will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, September 23, 2010 at the Sibille Funeral Home in Opelousas, who passed away Monday, September 20, at his residence.
Interment will follow in Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas. Monsignor Keith DeRouen, Pastor of Our Lady Queen of Angels Church will be the Celebrant of the Funeral Mass.
Deacon Sammy Diesi will preach the Homily.
Mr. Palazzo was born in New Orleans, LA on June 13, 1917. He lived the majority of his life in Braithwaite, LA before moving to Opelousas in 2001 to be near his loving family and friends.
Mr. Palazzo was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He lived the most full and beautiful life. There is nothing he couldn't do or wouldn't try. His energy and determination were relentless. He had a green thumb and everything he touched grew into something wonderful. He took such pride in the things he planted or built. His hands, which were his windows to the world, opened so many doors for him. He is well known for his grand smile, most generous heart and loyalty to everyone who was fortunate to be touched by his life. His faith kept him strong and genuine.
Survivors include, one daughter, Alice Palazzo Morrow and husband, Patrick C. Morrow, of Opelousas; three grandchildren, P. Craig Morrow, Jr. and wife, Nicole B. Morrow; Celeste M. Morrow; Charlotte M. Moreau and husband, AI Moreau III; seven great-grandchildren, Courtney, Tyler, Savannah, and Blair Morrow; Ava Grace, Aidan and Luke Moreau, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors.
Mr. Palazzo was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Julia Alice McCabe Palazzo; his parents, Dominic and Mary Marino Palazzo; and four sisters, Lucy P. Gremillion, Lena P. Trumbaturi, Myra P. Foch, and Carolyn "Dolly" P. Burge.
Visiting hours will be observed at the Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas, Thursday, September 23, 2010 from 8 a.m. until time of mass at 11 a.m.
A rosary will be held at 10 a.m. on the day of the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Catholic Deaf Action Center, 1408 Carmel Avenue, Lafayette, LA.
The family would like to thank the following people for their endless support, help and care in Angelo's later years: Wayne and Ginger Doucet, Chantel Lemaire, Virgie Edmond, Patsy Bullara, Msgr. DeRouen, Sammy Diesi, Donald Rome and the staff of Morrow, Morrow, Ryan and Bassett.
Words of comfort to the family may be expressed at www.sibillefuneralhomes.com.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas.

Published in the The Advertiser & Daily World on September 22, 2010

Saturday, September 18, 2010

National Lifeline and Link Up Telephone Discount Awareness Week

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has joined the National Association of Regulatory Commissioners (NARUC) and the National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates (NASUCA) to call attention to the second annual "National Lifeline and Link Up Telephone Discount Awareness Week," which takes place this year September 13 - 19. The observation began with a Congressional Briefing on Monday, September 13, that outlined for Members of Congress and their staffs the efforts being made to promote awareness of these two telephone assistance programs.

"Lifeline" involves discounts on monthly charges for a primary residential telephone line, which might be wireless service. "Link Up" involves a discount on the cost of initiating the primary telephone service for a residence, including the activation of a wireless phone that serves as the primary residential telephone. The discounts are available throughout the country, including an enhanced discount on Tribal lands. In general, consumers at or below 135% of the federal poverty guidelines, or who participate in one or more of a number of other assistance programs, are eligible for Lifeline and Link Up.

Various state and local agencies throughout the country are participating with outreach activities and events. The "Lifeline" and "Link Up" programs help ensure that all Americans can get basic telephone service by providing discounts to consumers who might not otherwise be able to afford service. Recent statistics demonstrate that of the 25.7 million eligible, 8.2 million households participate, or roughly a 32 percent national participation rate for 2009.

To help call attention to the availability of these programs, the FCC, NARUC and NASUCA urge government agencies and non-profit organizations to help disseminate information on Lifeline and Link Up to their constituents. More information about the programs and how to apply is available at www.lifeline.gov or http://www.usac.org/li/low-income/apply-for-support.aspx.

IRS Taxpayer Assistance - Special Event

LA Deaf Connection - The IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers are opening their doors for a special event on September 25, 2010.
This event is a special Open House for Veterans, People with Disabilities, their families and friends. If you or someone you know is a Veteran or a person with a disability..then save this date! IRS staff can assist taxpayers with making payments, resolving notices, filing returns and many other services that are normally offered during a week day.
Pass this on to anyone you know who can benefit from this program.
The offices in Louisiana that will be open from 9am to 2pm on Saturday, September 25, 2010 are:
New Orleans
1555 Poydras St.
2nd floor
Baton Rouge
2600 Citiplace Centre
3rd floor
Shreveport
3007 Knight St.
1st floor

For additional questions, contact the Taxpayer Assistance Center at1-800-906-9887.

Work Pay Job Fair in Lake Charles, LA

Coming up Soon!! Work Pay$ Job Fair for People with DisABILITIES in Lake Charles

What: WANTED: "Willing and Able Workers" for the Work Pay$ Job Fair for People with DisABILITIES - SWLA/Lake Charles LA Area
When: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Where: Calcasieu Parish Business & Career Solutions Center
4250 5th Avenue, Lake Charles, LA 70607

"Talent Has No Boundaries: Workforce Diversity INCLUDES Workers With DisABILITIES!"

For more information on the Work Pay$ Job Fair available in SWLA/Lake Charles Area contact Wallace Johnson at Families Helping Families of SWLA, (337)436-2570 or 1-800-894-6558 or by email at: wljohnson@fhfswla.org.

For More Information on other Work Pay$ Job Fairs available in Louisiana during the month of October 2010 visit: www.work-pays.org or call the "Louisiana Workforce Commission" (225)342-7651.

Employers/Businesses that are hiring people for work can register to reserve exhibit booth space at the job fair by going to:
http://www.fhfswla.org/Documents/Work-Pay-Job-Fair-Flyer-Business-Registration-2010.pdf

Harold James Potter

In Loving Memory of Harold James Potter

October 11, 1952 – September 16, 2010

A resident of Baton Rouge, he died on Thursday, September 16, 2010, at his brother and sister-in-law’s home, of a massive heart attack. He loved to be with his brother Gary to go fishing, watch NASCAR, and watched New England Patriot football. He was born October 11, 1952, in Concord, NH. He is survived by 4 sisters and 4 brothers. His closest brother is Gary Potter and his other siblings include: Sandra Croswell, Allen Potter, Sharon Hall, Roy Potter, Linda Jacques, Ruth Mayo, and David Potter, and has lots of nieces and nephews.

Harold graduated from Austine School for the Deaf in 1972 and he went to NTID to obtain his associate of arts degree in photography. Then he moved to California to teach the chimpanzees sign language at Northridge of California State University for 3 years. Afterwards, he moved to Brattlesboro, VT to teach photography to Deaf children at Austine School for the Deaf. He was also a cottage parent to the Deaf children at Austine School for the Deaf. Then he moved to Fredericksburg, VA to work with his brother, Gary Potter. After that, he moved to Baton Rouge, LA and has been a residence of Baton Rouge for 3 years.

There will be a memorial service at Healing Place Church, 19202 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70809 on Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 3:00 P.M. An interpreter will be available. You are invited to attend his memorial service. Also, there will be another brief memorial to spread his ashes to say goodbye on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. at 1450 Hwy 906, Monterey, LA 71354

Friday, September 17, 2010

Andrus Joseph Broussard

Andrus Joseph Broussard

January 18, 1933 - September 16, 2010

Obituary & Life History
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2010, at a 11:00 AM in La Chapelle de Martin & Castille in Lafayette for Andrus Joseph Broussard, 77, who passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 16, 2010 at his residence in Lafayette.

Interment will be in St. Alphonsus Catholic Cemetery in Maurice.

Reverend Allen Breaux, Associate Pastor of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Scott, LA will be the Celebrant of the Funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral services. Lectors will be Christine Gary and Martine Beard. Jodi Bollich, organist and soloist, will sing "Amazing Grace", "Be Not Afraid", "Here I Am Lord" and "Ave Maria" for the services.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Lily Duhon Broussard; one brother, Adlas Broussard and his wife Annie; and one sister, Patricia Melancon and her husband Terrell.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Aubrey Broussard and Beulah Trahan Broussard; and one sister, Audrey Mae Broussard.

Andrus was born and raised in Lafayette. He attended school at the Louisiana State School for the Deaf where he starred as the quarterback on the school football team. He spent most of his working career as a painter at the Louisiana State School for the Deaf in Baton Rouge and was a retired Louisiana State Employee. Andrus was an avid sports fan and loved watching football and basketball. Andrus Broussard will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Pallbearers will be Jude Sellers, C.J. Sellers, Paul Sellers, Adam Sellers, Paul Gary and Johnny Beard.

Visitation was observed in Martin & Castille's DOWNTOWN Lafayette location on Friday, September 17, 2010 from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM and will continue today, Saturday, from 9:00 AM until time of service.

A Rosary was prayed Friday, September 17, 2010 at 7:00 in Martin & Castille Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mr. Broussard's name to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St., Suite 200, Lafayette, LA 70503 or on their website at www.HospiceAcadiana.com.

View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com

Martin & Castille-DOWNTOWN, 330 St. Landry St., Lafayette, LA 70506, 337-234-2311

2010 Gallaudet University Football Roster

2010 Gallaudet University Football Roster


No. Name Pos. Cl. Ht. Wt. Hometown/High School
1 Joshua Doudt LB Sr. 5-10 270 Medina, Ohio/Maryland School for the Deaf
2 Tony Tatum DB So. 6-3 190 Gardendale, Ala./Huffman
3 Anthony Palmer QB So. 6-2 190 Unadilla, N.Y./Model Secondary School for the Deaf
4 Ryan Bonheyo RB So. 6-2 225 Frederick, Md./Maryland School for the Deaf
5 Tamir Armwood RB Jr. 5-8 165 Greensboro, N.C./Model Secondary School for the Deaf
6 Mike Atwood DB So. 6-0 180 Grand Rapids, Mich./Northview
7 Jimmy Gardner QB Sr. 6-0 180 St. Augustine, Fla./Florida School for the Deaf and Blind
8 Shelby Bean DB So. 5-11 195 Arvada, Colo./Arvada
9 Neal DiMarco DB Sr. 6-3 215 Queens, N.Y./Maryland School for the Deaf
10 Ken Montanez LB So. 5-10 215 Brentwood, Tenn./Model Secondary School for the Deaf
11 Steven Barber LB Fr. 6-2 215 Denver, Colo./Dakota Ridge
12 Darius Flowers WR Fr. 6-4 190 Springville, Ala./Alabama School for the Deaf
13 Michael Hantge RB Fr. 5-7 190 Hutchinson, Minn./Hutchinson
15 Ty Primous LB Jr. 6-0 225 Lynwood, Ill./Whitney M. Young
16 Gabriel Paulone QB So. 6-2 180 Fishers, Ind./Indiana School for the Deaf
18 Kevin Berrigan WR Jr. 6-2 185 Frederick, Md./Maryland School for the Deaf
19 Kenny Smith LB Fr. 5-11 175 Council Bluffs, Iowa/Iowa School for the Deaf
20 Mike Gimeli FB Jr. 5-7 205 Deerpark, N.Y./Deer Park
21 Matt Harris LB Fr. 6-1 215 Lynchburg, Va./Rustburg
22 Cole Johnson RB Sr. 6-0 190 Eden Prairie, Minn./Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf
23 Tom Pangia LB So. 5-11 225 Hammonton, N.J./Hammonton
25 Phillip Hayes RB So. 5-7 180 Baton Rouge, La./Louisiana School for the Deaf
26 Justin Arrigo RB So. 5-8 185 Ewing, N.J./Model Secondary School for the Deaf
27 Charles Hamlin DB Fr. 6-2 180 Great Mills, Md./Leonardtown
28 Scott Lehmann RB Jr. 6-2 195 Frederick, Md./Maryland School for the Deaf
30 Angelo Leccese WR Fr. 5-10 160 North Bellmore, N.Y./W. Tresper Clarke
32 Josh Hanna WR Fr. 6-2 195 Lower Burrell, Pa./Burrell
33 Dmitry Rossoshansky LB Sr. 5-10 220 Chicago, Ill./Illinois School for the Deaf
35 Denton Mallas DB So. 5-9 150 South Milwaukee, Wis./Wisconsin School for the Deaf
36 Silvio DiCristo RB Fr. 5-10 170 Atco, N.J./Hammonton
37 Miguel Paniagua WR Fr. 5-10 182 New Orleans, La./Louisiana School for the Deaf
38 Tony Dall DB Fr. 6-0 170 Indianapolis, Ind./Indiana School for the Deaf
40 Ricky Bailey DL Sr. 6-1 255 Willingboro, N.J./Willingboro
41 Ryan Brubaker DB Fr. 5-11 175 Baltimore, Md./Westminster
42 Matthew Moore RB Jr. 5-7 170 Zebulon, N.C./Texas School for the Deaf
43 Clayton Grossinger LB So. 6-1 205 Frederick, Md./Maryland School for the Deaf
45 John Harris RB Fr. 5-7 200 Gardena, Calif./Gardena
46 Nick Elstad WR Fr. 5-9 165 Colorado Springs, Colo./Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind
48 Jeff Turner DL Fr. 6-3 220 Danvers, Mass./Danvers
50 Caleb Hinton OL Jr. 6-0 245 Knoxville, Tenn./Powell
51 Rickey Anderson DL Fr. 6-1 255 Philadelphia, Pa./Strath Haven
52 Michel Daze' OL Sr. 6-3 240 Frederick, Md./Maryland School for the Deaf
53 Joshua Ofiu OL So. 6-1 250 Anchorage, Alaska/Alaska School for the Deaf
54 Henry Dodge OL Fr. 6-1 290 Springfield, Va./West Springfield
55 Patrick Kelly OL Fr. 6-1 300 Preston, Md./Kent Island
57 Cody Contreras LB Fr. 6-2 190 Council Bluffs, Iowa/Iowa School for the Deaf
59 Ryan Mahoney OL Jr. 6-0 245 Branson, Mo./Farmington
60 Jared Pearce DL So. 6-1 240 Reno, Nev./McQueen
61 Andrew Vetor St. Louis, Mo./Brentwood
62 Chris Langan OL Fr. 6-3 300 Burtonsville, Md./Paint Branch
63 John Van Wey DL Jr. 6-2 225 Alexandria, Va./Massaponax
65 Corey Balzer OL Fr. 6-1 250 Montgomery Village, Md./Maryland School for the Deaf
66 Scotty Frieman OL So. 5-8 270 Kennesaw, Ga./Kennesaw Mountain
68 Drake Williams OL Fr. 6-0 235 Centreville, Ill./Illinois School for the Deaf
70 Patrick Larchick OL So. 6-0 235 Lanexa, Va./Kecoughtan
72 Jamie Groff OL Fr. 6-4 240 Jacksonville, Fla./Duncan U. Fletcher
77 Adham Talaat OL Fr. 6-6 285 Springfield, Va./West Springfield
81 Ryne Worsham WR So. 6-2 186 Chicago, Ill./Mount Carmel
83 Peter Leccese WR Fr. 5-10 160 North Bellmore, N.Y./W. Tresper Clarke
87 Justin DiBiase K/P Jr. 5-10 190 Fishers, Ind./Rochester School for the Deaf
88 AJ Williams WR So. 5-10 180 Albuquerque, N.M./New Mexico School for the Deaf
92 Anthony Finocchio DL Fr. 6-3 225 Brooklyn, N.Y./Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf
96 Derek Wakefield DL Fr. 6-2 296 Mt. Pleasant, Mich./St. Louis
98 Shawn Holder DL Jr. 6-1 290 Lemon Grove, Calif./Helix
99 Kevin Allen DL So. 6-2 300 Houston, Texas/Bellaire

Head Coach: Chuck Goldstein (1st season)
Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator: John Davis
Defensive Backs: Tony Tabor
Defensive Backs: Ron Cheek
Defensive Line: John Elie
Defensive Line: Kenny Walker
Linebackers: Christian Burke
Linebackers: Dave Young
Offensive Line: Sung Yang
Quarterbacks/Running Backs: John Lennartz
Wide Receivers: Bob Miller
Interpreter: Chris Bahl
Graduate Assistant: Phil Endicott
Defensive Intern: Paul Donets
Managers: Dustin Cutrer, Jerez Selby, Andrew Tyson

Captains: Ricky Bailey, Michel Daze’, Jimmy Gardner

4th Annual Deja vu Poker Club at LAAD

4th Annual
Déjà vu Poker Club
presents

No-Limit Texas Hold 'Em Poker Night

~ Saturday, October 16, 2010 ~
SITE
LAAD Cajun Clubhouse
200 Rue de Belier
Lafayette, LA
(Direction can be found at mapquest.com)

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Door opens at Noon

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Poker Players: Sign-up & information of rules will be provided at 1:00 p.m.
First Come First Served (CAPACITY: 48 players LIMIT)

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GAME
1st session at 2:00 p.m.

NO Minors! ONLY Age of 21 & UP is allowed to play.

BUY IN: $ 100.00 ($ 40,000 in poker chips)

Unlimited Rebuys
RE BUY: $10.00

NEW Addition: 'Best My Hand' Jackpot (Optional): $10.00 to compete for the 'Best My Hand' of the day to win jackpot.

Prizes will be the ratio: 1 to 4 (¼) - 100% RETURNED

NON-Poker Players:
FLASH! We have a new addition game - Lingo (known as 'Dingo') for non-poker players.Sign-up & information of rules will be provided at 1:00 p.m.

For more details, contact Dale Granger, Poker Director at dgran10007@yahoo.com or LAAD's Public Relations atCajunLAAD@laad.net

White Cane Day in Baton Rouge

10/14 is White Cane Day in Downtown Baton Rouge

The White Cane is the primary aid providing mobility and safety to our blind citizens allowing them the freedom to participate fully in the life of their communities.

Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired celebrates White Cane Day
October 14, 2010
Downtown Baton Rouge

For further information contact: 225-757-3481

LAAD Website

Check update pictures at our website, www.laad.net from FUN DAY event. Look under Cine's and LAAD on Multi Media. Thank you.
We had 89 people with kids attending and we had a great time. Everybody enjoyed eating fried shrimp plate and also Congratulations to Mae Dupre won POTTO. Next event will be Halloween Party by NDMBA Fund on October 30, 2010. Look forward the flyer next week. Hope yall had a great time on Labor Day as we are closed that day and I did not send any emails last week due to Labor Day.

--
LAADly Yours,
Cindy Robillard
Public Relations for LAAD e-News

Saturday, September 4, 2010

Déjà vu Poker Club

Déjà vu Poker Club
presents

No-Limit Texas Hold 'Em Poker Night

~ Saturday, September 11, 2010 ~

SITE
LAAD Cajun Clubhouse
200 Rue de Belier
Lafayette, LA
(Direction can be found at mapquest.com)

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Door opens at Noon

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Poker Players: Sign-up & information of rules will be provided at 1:00 p.m.
First Come First Served (CAPACITY: 48 players LIMIT)

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GAME
1st session at 2:00 p.m.

NO Minors! ONLY Age of 21 & UP is allowed to play.

BUY IN: $ 50.00 ($ 40,000 in poker chips)

Unlimited Rebuys

RE BUY: $10.00

NEW Addition: 'Best My Hand' Jackpot (Optional): $5.00 to compete for the 'Best My Hand' of the day to win jackpot.

Prizes will be the ratio: 1 to 4 (¼) - 100% RETURNED

NON-Poker Players:

FLASH! We have a new addition game - Lingo (known as 'Dingo') for non-poker players.Sign-up & information of rules will be provided at 1:00 p.m.

For more details, contact Dale Granger, Poker Director at dgran10007@yahoo.com or LAAD's Public Relations at CajunLAAD@laad.net

EVENTS/MEETINGS AT LAAD CLUBHOUSE

EVENTS/MEETINGS AT LAAD CLUBHOUSE

September 5, 2010-- NDMBA COMMITTEE MEETING at 10 am

September 5, 2010 -- Social Bingo

September 11, 2010-- Poker at 2 pm Menu will be Lasagna, green salad, and french bread--$5.00 per plate

September 12, 2010 --NDMBA's FUNDRAISING "FUN DAY" Look forward flyer through email and www.laad.net

September 18, 2010 -- Ways and Means Budget Meeting at 1 pm at LAAD Clubhouse and Rules and Regulations/ Guidelines Meeting after Ways and Means Budget

September 19, 2010 -- LAAD Monthly Meeting at 1 pm Check email about BBQ Hamburgers to order by September 11.

September 26, 2010 -- Social Bingo

Friday, September 3, 2010

Julie Ann Mowad

Julie Ann Mowad

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Julie Ann Mowad, 55 of Oakdale, Louisiana died on September 1, 2010 after a courageous and optimistic battle with breast cancer.
Julie was born on December 31, 1954, in Alexandria, Louisiana to Anthony and Mary Ann Mowad.
Julie is survived by her two sisters, Toni Mowad Cameron and her husband Don of Shreveport and Beth Mowad Strother and her husband Scotty of Baton Rouge.
She is also survived by her nephews Anthony Cameron, Will Strother, and Sam Strother, her nieces Donna Cameron, Melissa LaCour, and Jennifer Cameron, as well as, many children in her family that affectionately called her "Aunt Julie".
Julie is a graduate of Oakdale High School, the University of New Orleans, and McNeese State University where she earned her Master's Degree in Education. She was an educator and administrator in Allen Parish at Oakdale Middle and High Schools.
She was an avid sports fan and coached girls' high school softball for many years. Her friends fondly recall her passionate love for LSU sports, particularly football. She definitely bled purple and gold. Julie loved her nephews, nieces, and cousins, and although she had no children of her own, she had many children to whom she was a nurturer, role model, and loving guardian. Even during the time of her illness, her faith and optimism were always exhibited in her courageous fight with cancer.
The family would like to thank Drs. Laura Falcon, Brien Bienvenu, and Mike Rolfsen for their wise and compassionate care of Julie during her very complex illness.
Visitation will be on Thursday, September 2, 2010 at Rush Funeral Home Oakdale from 4 PM until 9:00 PM, with a rosary at 7:00 PM. On Friday, September 3, 2010, visitation will be at the funeral home at 9 AM, with mass of Christian burial at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 11:00 AM.