Friday, October 29, 2010

Thanksgiving Dinner at LAAD

We will have Thanksgiving dinner before the meeting start at 1 pm so the dinner will start to serve at 11 am on November 21, 2010. If you want to come and eat with us as deaf family, if you do not bring a cover dish, it will charge $10.00 per person. If you want to know what kind of covered dish to bring, Contact Donna Cormier at LAAD's vp on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. LAAD's vp nbr is 337 205 2598. Thank you.

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

Déjà vu Poker Club

Déjà vu Poker Club
presents
No-Limit Texas Hold 'Em Poker Night

~ Saturday, November 13, 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 to supper
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 atCajunLAAD@laad.net

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Louisiana School for the Deaf 2010 Homecoming Activities

Louisiana School for the Deaf 2010 Homecoming Activities

9:00 AM-Ticket sales begin

$5.00 Admission Fee-In Gym or at Stadium depending
on the time

10:00 AM-LSD/GSD Varsity Volleyball Game-Gym

11:00 AM-Concession & Game Booths Open-Tents
(Booth Tickets will be sold for $1.00)

1:15 to 2:15 PM-Archives Room Open

2:30 to 4:30 PM- LSU/AL Game-Auditorium

4:00 PM-Booths Shut down

4:00 PM-Concession Stand Opens
4:30 PM-Teams clear the field
4:35 PM-Homecoming Court seated on platform
4: 45 PM-LSD Sing Singers lead in LSD Alma Mater
4: 50 PM-National Anthem performed by LSD Sign
Signers

5:00PM-LSD/GSD Football Game-Stadium

Halftime-Homecoming Court Crowned

8:00 PM-Homecoming Dance in Student Center-
LSD & GA Students only

10:00 PM-Homecoming Dance Ends

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Medford William Magill

Medford William Magill

Surrounded by family and friends, he passed away Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. A native of Hendrickson, Mo., he spent most of his adult life as a resident of Baton Rouge and was retired from the Louisiana School for the Deaf, where he was a vocational educator for 34 years. He was 80, born Jan. 15, 1930, to George Roy Magill and Nellie Mae Foster Magill in Hendrickson. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Gertrude Ann Magill; two sons, Medford Jr. and wife Wendy Breard Magill, and Paul Magill and wife Susan Becnel Magill, of Atlanta; a daughter, Victoria Magill Cookson, of Springfield, Mo.; and four beloved grandchildren, Paul Magill Jr., Kelly Magill, Molly Magill and Trenton Magill. He is also survived by a brother, Gordon Magill, of Popular Bluff, Mo.; and sister, Lula Belle Taylor and husband Bill Taylor, of Kansas City, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Clyde, Don, Eugene and Norman; and sisters, Mary and Ida. Class president and valedictorian of the Missouri School for the Deaf, Class of 1949, he earned a bachelor of science in 1954 from Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. Living his class motto of "Deeds, Not Words," he was a passionate advocate for the deaf community of Louisiana, serving in leadership positions of the National Fraternal Society of the Deaf, National Association of the Deaf, Louisiana Commission for the Deaf, Louisiana Association of the Deaf, the Baton Rouge Association of the Deaf and several more state and local committees. As an ambassador for the deaf community, he was instrumental in the establishment of the statewide Louisiana Relay Service in use today for the deaf to communicate via telephone or video phone. He spent many hours working charity bingo for the Louisiana Association of the Deaf. He was an avid fisherman and the first president of The National Bass Association of the Deaf, founded in 1967. He served as president for three years and participated in 32 annual tournaments. He also enjoyed many years of bowling with the Baton Rouge Deaf Bowling Association. He was a talented woodcraftsman and all around jack-of-all-trades. With all of his personal and professional accomplishments, his sense of humor is very likely what people will remember most about Medford. Visitation will be at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., on Sunday, Oct. 24, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visitation resumes at the funeral home Monday, Oct. 25, from 8 a.m. until funeral and burial service at 9 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Howard Hall. The family wishes to express their appreciation to the staff of the MICU of Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center as well as the Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National Association for the Deaf at www.nad.org or by mail to 8630 Fenton St., Suite 820, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3819. Please visit www.greenoaksfunerals.com to share memories and offer condolences.
Published in The Advocate on October 24, 2010

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

2010 Louisiana Deaf Ministries Retreat

“The Power of Indestructible Life”
Hebrews 7:16
LOUISIANA DEAF
MINISTRIES RETREAT
November 4th - 6th, 2010
Guest Speaker: Mike Hartman
Short Bio
Mike Hartman graduated from Maryland School for the Deaf 1983 and then attended NTID from 1983 to 1987. During the time at NTID, he received Jesus as his personal Savior and Lord. Then Mike attended Deaf International Bible College in Minneapolis, MN. majoring in Pastoral Studies and Christian Education. He married his college sweetheart, Janelle Yoder and have one child, Stephanie who is 11 years old and very energetic girl! They will be into 20th year marriage anniversary this coming May 2011. Beginning in September 1, 2010 Mike will be serving Southern Regional Representative to 11 states. His desire to see his world - deaf people to experience God’s power and His glory that He is real!

LOUSIANA DEAF MINISTRIES RETREAT
November 4th - 6th, 2010
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

Thursday, November 4th
2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Registration & Fellowship
5:15 p.m. Supper
7:00 p.m. Opening Service - Rev. Mike Hartman
After Church: Fun, Fellowship & Snacks.

Friday, November 55h
7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Rally - Rev. Mike Hartman
10:15 - 10:40 a.m. Break
10:45 - 12:00 p.m. Games
12:00 - 3:30 p.m. Lunch & Free Time
5:00 p.m. Supper
7:00 p.m. Service - Rev. Mike Hartman
After Church: Fun, Fellowship & Snacks.

Saturday, November 6th
7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast
10:00 a.m. Closing Service - Rev. Mike Hartman
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. God be with you as you go back home!






Directions to Tall Timbers Baptist Conference Center:
From Baton Rouge:
Travel west on I-10 to I-49. Travel north on I-49. Take exit 66. At top of ramp, turn left across overpass onto Highway 112. Stay on Highway 112 for 6 ½ miles. Turn right (north) on to Highway 165. Tall Timbers is 4 miles on left.
From Alexandria:
Travel south on Highway 165. Approximately 3 miles south of Woodworth, Tall Timbers will be on your right. Or, drive south on I-49 to the Woodworth exit (73). Turn right approximately 2 miles. Turn left (south) onto 165. Tall Timbers is 3 miles on the right.
From Lake Charles:
Travel east on I-10 to Highway 165. Travel north on Highway 165. Tall Timbers is 4 miles north of Forest Hill on the left side of Highway 165.
If you have any questions about the deaf retreat or would like to know more, please respond to Rev Ron DeWitt:
Email: rondewitt@cox.net ~ or ~ Text: 12252410773
10218 Hwy 165 South
Forest Hill, La 71430

Monday, October 18, 2010

2010 Deaf Women's Retreat - CANCELLED -------

2010 Deaf Women’s Retreat

(Hearing-signers invited)

“Ashes to Beauty”

Healing from the Past, Hope for the Future. Isaiah 61:3

Nov 5, 6 and 7

At Camp Bethany

9766 Highway 79

Bethany, La 71007

$75.00 per person for the

WHOLE weekend

Guest Speakers:

Vonda Hamilton and Wendi Coker

Come experience how God can comfort you through his love. God can take whatever struggles (past and future) you have and change them into something beautiful. Together we will enjoy great worship, workshops, a tea party, pampering, crafts and a time of spiritual cleansing.

Things you need to bring:

Sheets for twin bed, Blanket, Pillow, Towels, Washcloths, Soap, Bible


We will be having a PJ party. Bring your favorite Pajamas.

Our rooms will be dorm style. So get ready to have a slumber party!

Registration Form for 2010 Deaf Women’s Retreat

Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Address___________________________________________________________________________________



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Phone_____________________________________________________________________________________

Email______________________________________________________________________________________

Church name_____________________________________________________________________________

City/State of church_____________________________________________________________________

Check-in will begin at 3:00 pm on Fri, Nov 5th.

Our time together will end Sunday at 10:00 am so that our travelers can begin their journey home.

Please mail your registration form and payment to: Glenda Mathis, 528 East McKinley, Haughton, LA 71037. Make check payable to LBCD.

For directions, go to www.campbethany.com and use their map to locate the retreat site.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Monique Ann Mouton

Monique Ann Mouton
November 29, 1964 - October 13, 2010
Obituary & Life History
Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 15, 2010 at a 2:00 PM Mass of Christian Burial in Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Scott for Monique Ann Mouton, 45, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at Lafayette General Medical Center.

Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Reverend Thomas Voorhies, Pastor of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, will be the Celebrant of the funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral services. Reverend Gary Schexnayder, Pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Crowley, will con-celebrate. Lectors will be Cora Mouton and Cindy Mouton. Giftbearers will be Hannah Savoie and Jessie Mouton. Karen Broussard, vocalist, accompanied on the organ by Lisa Roy Sheppert, will sing for the services, "Hail Mary, Gentle Woman", "Ave Maria" and "The Lord's Prayer".

Survivors include her parents, John Ray and Myra Dumesnil Mouton of Scott; two sisters, Leah Savoie and her husband, Carl and Myra Louise Mouton; two brothers, Johnny Mouton and his wife, Cora and Martin Mouton and his wife, Cindy; her nieces and nephews, Jason Mouton, and his wife, Jamie, Jeremy Mouton, Ray Savoie, Jessie Mouton, Garrett Mouton and her Godchild Hannah Savoie; one great niece, Jaden Mouton; and her canine and feline buddies, Noel, Jingle Bell, Beau, Chance, Libby, Stella and Lucky, who will miss her dearly.

A native of Lafayette, Louisiana and resident of Scott for most of her life, Monique was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, great aunt, and friend to all who knew her. She graduated from the Louisiana School for the Deaf in 1984 and went to Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., where she earned her Bachelor's degree in physical education, the University of Western Maryland, where she earned her Master's Degree in deaf education and St. Thomas University in Ft. Lauderdale, FL earning a Master's degree in Pastoral Ministry for the Deaf. Monique worked for the Diocese of Lafayette at the Catholic Deaf Center for most of her life, taught sign language and was the Cajun Camp Director. She was passionate about running and loved to exercise at Red's, was a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, loved to travel and especially enjoyed her coffee from CC's Coffee House. Monique attend Mass regularly at the Catholic Deaf Center in Lafayette. She enjoyed spending time with her animals, family, and friends and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Pallbearers will be Johnny Mouton, Martin Mouton, Carl Savoie, Ray Savoie, Jason Mouton and Garret Mouton. Honorary Pallbearer will be, Jeremy Mouton.

A Rosary will be recited by Reverend Gary Schexnayder on Thursday, October 14, 2010 at 6:00 PM in Martin & Castille's SCOTT Location.

The family requests that visitation be observed on Thursday from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM and will continue on Friday from 8:00 AM until time of services.

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

Martin & Castille - SCOTT, 802 Alfred Street, Scott, Louisiana 70583. 337-234-2320

Cemetery Details
Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery
2300 N. University Avenue
Lafayette, LA, 70507

OCT14
Visitation
01:00PM - 09:00PM

OCT15
Visitation
08:00AM - 02:00PM

OCT15
Service
02:00PM

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Gospel Light Baptist Church

Gospel Light Baptist Church
1800 Military Hwy
Pineville, La. 71360

Bible Study for the Deaf - Sundays at 10:00 a.m.

Interpreted Services - Sundays at 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.

Come and Join Us!

Need ride? Questions? Call 318.729.3016

Story Cafe at LAAD Clubhouse

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2010

9:30 – 11:30

200 Rue De Bellier Lafayette, LA

Louisiana Athletic Association of the Deaf (LAAD) Bldg.



The Louisiana School for the Deaf presents “Story Café” with Missy Mills.

Please join us for a cup of hot chocolate and a special presentation on American Sign Language (ASL). The morning will include information about the history of ASL and a brief review of ASL vocabulary signs from the story. Missy Mills will read the storybook “The Snowy Day” by Ezra Jack Keats in ASL and provide tips for reading stories in ASL. We will wrap up with a craft activity and social time.

Missy has 10 book bags to give away as door prizes. Each book bag contains the book, “The Snowy Day”, a VHS tape of the story in ASL, and tips for reading a story in ASL to your child.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, November 10th to ensure the correct amount of crafts, copies, and refreshments needed for the event.

For more information and to RSVP please contact:
Nancy Schoeffler, LA-Hear Coordinator, Louisiana School for the Deaf
Parent-Pupil Education Program nschoeffler@lalsd.org 337-257-1247 voice/text
Barbara Mergist, Parent Consultant mergist1@cox.net 337-893-7127 voice