PEGGY JOHNSTON, CO-DIRECTOR
404 S. Oak Street
404 S. Oak Street
Durand, MI 48429
989-288-4546
517-285-6532
jklbmc@yahoo.com
SHARON POPLER, CO-DIRECTOR
SHARON POPLER, CO-DIRECTOR
3640 E. Bath Road
Morrice, MI 48857
Tel: 989-634-5748
gma4hugs@hotmail.com
DEAF AWARENESS
POSTERS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!
We now have reprints of four of the previous Deaf Awareness Posters. Contact me if you wish to have posters, etc.
American Manual Alphabet: This poster is one that we did not have to reprint. This poster could be used in schools, churches, libraries, Grange Halls or anywhere that people come in contact with deaf or hearing impaired people. For example, our Grange delivered Dictionaries to a third grade classroom, along with Deaf Awareness items (one being the Manual Alphabet poster) and in one of the thank you’s we received, one of the students had learned the alphabet. Another third grade teacher had her students do their spelling words in sign language. There are many possibilities with this.
Pledge of Allegiance: This poster could be placed in schools, Grange Halls, libraries, etc. An idea that can be used is to do parts of it at each of your Grange meetings until everyone can sign it.
Do You See the Signs: (of hearing loss) This poster could be placed in church nurseries, day care centers, pre-schools or wherever adults can view them. It is a poster to make parents aware of what an infant to 12 months should be able to do, from 12 months to 2 years, from 2 years to 4 years and 5 years old.
Grange Deaf Awareness: Awareness – communication is key to qualify of life – hearing loss is permanent- early detection and treatment is essential, etc. Education – educate the public with printed material, video programs, classroom instruction, special equipment, information, programs. Prevention- hearing protections used, hearing testing, newborn hearing screening, personal education.
We now have reprints of four of the previous Deaf Awareness Posters. Contact me if you wish to have posters, etc.
American Manual Alphabet: This poster is one that we did not have to reprint. This poster could be used in schools, churches, libraries, Grange Halls or anywhere that people come in contact with deaf or hearing impaired people. For example, our Grange delivered Dictionaries to a third grade classroom, along with Deaf Awareness items (one being the Manual Alphabet poster) and in one of the thank you’s we received, one of the students had learned the alphabet. Another third grade teacher had her students do their spelling words in sign language. There are many possibilities with this.
Pledge of Allegiance: This poster could be placed in schools, Grange Halls, libraries, etc. An idea that can be used is to do parts of it at each of your Grange meetings until everyone can sign it.
Do You See the Signs: (of hearing loss) This poster could be placed in church nurseries, day care centers, pre-schools or wherever adults can view them. It is a poster to make parents aware of what an infant to 12 months should be able to do, from 12 months to 2 years, from 2 years to 4 years and 5 years old.
Grange Deaf Awareness: Awareness – communication is key to qualify of life – hearing loss is permanent- early detection and treatment is essential, etc. Education – educate the public with printed material, video programs, classroom instruction, special equipment, information, programs. Prevention- hearing protections used, hearing testing, newborn hearing screening, personal education.
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2026 GRANGE NEWS
Michigan School for the Deaf Adopt-a-Child Program
A review of the contests for this department
Entry Deadline: Both Contests
Michigan School for the Deaf Adopt-a-Child Program
We will again this year be doing the Adopt-a-Child Program. If you or your Grange would like to take a child this year, please notify Peggy at 517-285-6532 or jklbmc@yahoo.com. You can even send me a message via text or messenger.
Remember: if you take a child, you are asked to spend $75.00 on him/her. All New Items. Also, If you agree to take a child, make sure you can do the shopping and either mail it to Peggy prior to the party or bring it to the party yourself.
Remember: if you take a child, you are asked to spend $75.00 on him/her. All New Items. Also, If you agree to take a child, make sure you can do the shopping and either mail it to Peggy prior to the party or bring it to the party yourself.
A review of the contests for this department
Deaf Awareness Poster Contest
Purpose: To increase Deaf Awareness:
Poster Theme: Show at least three (3) ways you can protect your hearing.
Who may enter:
Division I Junior Grange members ages 8 and under
Division II Junior Grange members ages 9-11
Division III Junior Grange members ages 12-14 (open to Junior Grange members, children and grandchildren of members)
1st place — $5.00, 2nd place — $3.00, 3rd place — $1.00
Division IV Subordinate Grange members, friends and relatives1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons. All entries will receive participant ribbons.
Judging: The judging will be on creativity, Sending of message and neatness.
Rules:
- Poster to be made on poster board. (max. size 18 x 24 inches) Crayons, markers, pencils, pens, cut out pictures, and/or photos can be used.
- The name of the entrant is to be placed on the back of the poster along with (age as of Jan. 1st for Juniors) Junior or Subordinate Grange name and number and county.
Deaf Awareness Flash Card Contest
Craft Topic: Educational helps
- At least 6 and no more than 10 homemade flashcards using either numbers or letters. No larger than 4” x 6”
- Can be made with card stock or some type of material that will hold up under use.
- Can use crayons, colored pencils, paints, cut outs,etc. Anything goes.
Division I Junior Grange members
1st place — $5.00, 2nd place — $3.00, 3rd place — $1.00
Division II Subordinate Grange members
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons.
All entries will receive participant ribbons.
Entry Deadline: Both Contests
All entries are to be at the State Grange Convention by Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. and taken to where the Deaf Awareness display is with Division, the entrants name, Grange name and number and county.
JULY/AUGUST 2026 GRANGE NEWS
Graduation Day at Michigan School for the Deaf
This particular day at Michigan School for the Deaf is always an exciting one for both students and parents. Even teachers, staff and alumni show so much excitement and support they have for these young adults.
The senior that received our $500 scholarship was Marquise Johnson.
CLASS OF 2026
Graduation Day at Michigan School for the Deaf
This particular day at Michigan School for the Deaf is always an exciting one for both students and parents. Even teachers, staff and alumni show so much excitement and support they have for these young adults.
This year there were nine graduating seniors. Some of them were students that we have had in the Christmas program over the years. You just might recognize the names, if you sponsored one of these boys or girls. Sharon Popler, Dale Moore and Peggy Johnston represented the Grange at this event.
The senior that received our $500 scholarship was Marquise Johnson.
CLASS OF 2026
MAEVE FAITH ALLEN
AYLA PAIGE BRENNAN
KYRA BAILEY HAMILTON
MARGUISE LATTIMORE JOHNSON
LUKE XAVIER OLSON
TAYLOR SIMONE SHARFNER
GALILEA Z.TRISTAN-PEREZ
MATTEO VICTOR VANBEVEREN
HEAVEN LEE WARWICK
Taking Care of your Hearing Aids in Extreme Heat
Taking Care of your Hearing Aids in Extreme Heat
Extreme heat can damage your hearing aid's battery and melt or warp its delicate plastic parts. Protect your device by avoiding direct sunlight, never leaving it in a hot car, and storing it in a cool, dry place like a hard-shell case when not in use.
Daily Care and Storage
Daily Care and Storage
- Use a drying kit: Moisture often builds up with sweat. Use a hearing aid dehumidifier or dry jar every night to safely remove water without high heat.
- Remove batteries: If you sweat heavily, take out the battery to stop rust or corrosion in its tracks. Leave the battery door open to air out the device.
- Avoid hot spots: Never use a hairdryer, microwave, or oven to dry your hearing aids. The extreme heat will melt the circuits.
Wearing Your Devices
- Wipe off sweat: Gently wipe your hearing aids with a soft, clean cloth several times a day. Never use water or alcohol.
- Use protective gear: Wear hearing aid sweatbands or covers. These act like tiny hats that absorb sweat and keep it out of the microphone.
- Put on sunscreen first: Put your sunscreen or bug spray on before your hearing aids. Chemicals can damage the outer shell of the device.
Don't leave your hearing aids in a hot car
Depending on where you live (and if the windows are rolled up or down) temperatures inside a hot car can reach 120 degrees or more (even in the glove box)! That may not be enough to melt plastic, but that's far above the normal operation temperature for hearing aids
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