I want to THANK you all for the wonderful support you have given to the Deaf Activities. It has been a very trying time the last couple of years. I hope that 2024 will be better and things can get back to normal

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Our GOALS and PROJECTS for 2023-2024 are as follows:

STATE GRANGE DEAF ACTIVITIES FUND (monetary donations sent to the State Office)

DOGS FOR BETTER LIVES (monetary donations sent to the State Office)

DEAF SCHOOLS (monetary donations sent to the State Office, items brought to State Convention or times the Committee or I are attending meetings - Chairman will have a school list to inform members of the needs.

HEARING AIDS, PARTS, and CLEANIG ITEMS.

HATS, GLOVES, and SCARVES (COLLECTED AT 2024 State Convention)

DEAF ACTIVITIES CONFERENCE (

DEAF ACTIVITIES REPORT AND PROGARM OUTLINE TO STATE DIRECTOR BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2024.

EAR PLUGS (call if needed)

NEED ASSISTANCE (call or e-mail)

REMEMBER: ALL MONETARY DONATIONS ARE TO BE SENT TO OHIO STATE GRANGE, EARMARKED FOR AREA WANTED.

NOW HEAR THIS - TIPS ON HOW TO PROTECT AND TREAT YOUR EARS.

It's been said that we use our ears to hear and our brains to listen. Still, it's pretty hard for our brains to process the sounds that we can't hear in the first place!

Nearly half of Americans older than 75 have some level of hearing loss, the National Institutes of Health says. Heredity and chronic exposure to loud noises are main causes. Hearing loss can't be prevented, but you can take steps to maintain and improve what you still have..

*Earwax can clog the ear canal and muffle sounds. Experts suggest treatments like mineral oil, glycerin or ear drops to soften and remove the buildup. If you suspect you may have a hole in your eardrum, consult a doctor before using any of those products..

*Noise-induced hearing loss is completely preventable. Avoid common sounds that are 85 decibels or higher.

*Untreated hearing loss can grow worse over time. Visit your doctor, audiologist or otolaryngologist to have it tested. Bring list of symptoms you've been experiencing and note for how long you've been experiencing them. Take a friend or family member with you so they can help you field questions and advice. A hearing specialist may suggest hearing aids, cochlear implant or surgery.

DECIGELS HOW LOUD IS TOO LOUD?

150 FIRECRACKER

120 AMBULANCE SIREN

110 CHAINSAW, ROCK CONCERT

105 PERSONAL STEREO AT MAXIMUM LEVEL

100 WOOD SHOP, SNOWMOBILE

95 MOTORCYCLE

90 POWER MOWER

85 HEAVY CITY TRAFFIC

60 NORMAL CONVERSATON

40 REFREGERATOR HUMMING

30 WHISPERED VOICE

85 decibels and below are the safe areas. Always need to protect your ears!

(Source; National Institute of Deafness and other Communication Disorders)

Have a GREAT year! See you soon/ Stay safe and protect your ears.