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Voice Vol. 13, Issue 11
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November 2022
Goodale’s trains return
IN THIS ISSUE:
Flannel and Flapjacks A-4 Eagle Voice A – 6-7 Grayling’s ‘Hidden Nook’ A-8 CHA Volleyball A-19 After Hours A-21 Honoring Our Vets B-2 What Veterans Day means B-11 New staff members B-13
Joe Brinn leans on the front of the chopper he fought from in Vietnam in 1968. Read more, including a feature on Purple Heart recipient Gary Handrich, as well as a list and photos of area veterans, starting on B-1.
Living faith and silent communication By Donna Thoma
HIGGINS LAKE - For most of us, communication begins with our infant coos and cries. Our parents, siblings and others, hear those sounds and, most times, are able to anticipate our wants or needs. How though, would one communicate between the verbal and non-verbal? Imagine as a youngster, needing to learn and understand not only verbal communication but, how to share thoughts, ideas and family jokes with one or more siblings who are deaf. Born August 1934 in Flint to Nelson and Katherine Tyler, Bernard
Tyler was the fourth child and third son of eight children. The eldest son lost his hearing at about age two due to illness and the second son was born deaf. Communicating with his brothers was somewhat of a challenge for Bernard. His dad was a mechanic, and his brothers also began careers in the auto industry. Bernard assumed that one day, he too would work in that industry. It was through a work friendship that one brother began learning American Sign Language (ASL.) His brothers also attended the
▪ See LIVING FAITH on page 8
GRAYLING - Like Christmas? Like trains? Loren Goodale of Goodale’s Bakery and Deli, has combined the two into one large Christmas Train Open House. Visit him at 1629 Industrial Dr, Grayling, on Nov. 20, from noon to 4 p.m. There’s no admission fee, but you can support Boy Scout Troop 979 with a donation.
Father Bernie Tyler, pastor/administrator of St. James the Greater, Houghton Lake and St. Hubert, Higgins Lake parishes (Note: this photo has been graphically altered.)