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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1976-04-14, Page 9Pro Life News By Mrs. John Austin' Recent studies reported in the Canadian Medical Journal (Nov. 1974) confirm the advance of the • trend among Canadians regarding the use of abortion as birth control. "OHIP is subsidizing an incred- ibly expensive.., form, of birth control, and the majority of Ontario citizens are footing the bill," said Mrs. C. Gwendolyn Landolt, LLB., president of Alliance for Life, in a, letter to Premier Wm'. Davis and his acting Health Minister Bette G. Stephenson. "Second and third time abor- tions have risen alarmingly; 24,795 abortions were perforMed in 1974 in Ontario, according to Statistics Canada. , Some hospitals have eiperienced • over a 10% increase in repeat abortions." . "Abortions are being applied for '4PINRITE ERAND SATELL,E AND. SPORTS YARN 2 or. balls 77 NOWIN STOCK PATON'S BEEHIVE YARNS BILL'S PLACE Lucknow Phone 528-2238 OPEN MONDAY THRU SATURDAY '9 A.M. TO 6 P.M. on the basis. of social or economic' reasons contrary to Canadian law. OHIP then pays unnecessary millions for these abortions. The di tragedy is that many ab rtions end up impairing the he of the women and 'costing 0 IP even more money due to complications, particularly in subsequent preg- nancies." ' Mrs.l.andolt went on to criticize the office.of the Minister of Health for its failure to question therapeut- ic abortion committees for what she termed "their rubber stamp prac- tices." Alliance for Life is a co-ordinat- ing agency for pro-life groups across Canada, made up of Canadians of all faiths. It is committed to the protection of all life, from conception to advanced old age. A third of the year is gone and two-thirds of the resolutions. Some folks make a specialty of getting themselves into trouble. STANLEY FEED it SUPPLIES Now open 5 afternoons u week 1.00 6:00 p.m. in Ripley FULL LINE :OF' SHUR GAIN FEEDS; CONCENTRATES • AND MINERALS ALSO BRAN, SHORTS, SOY BEAN AND DRY AND WET MOLASSES • SALT; DOG FOOD AND ANIMAL HEALTH. PRODUCTS ALSO CROP. PRODUCTS, BULK FEED GRAIN; CORN, ETC. HERBICIDES, ATRAZINE, LASSO 2-4 D's AND CORN OIL CONCENTRATES. We have now taken over the fertilizer business formerly operate0 by Otto Hewitt in Bervie We will have '.a stock of Most grades of fertilizers on hand at Ripley and Bervie in bags and bulk APRIL SPECIAL 1 bag Cobalt salt FREE with each ton of feed FERTILIZER SPECIAL WHILE IT LASTS Urea bagged at $159.50 Telephone Ripley 395,5955 or Bervie 395-2434 'PAGE NINE THE LUCKNOIN SENTINEL LUCKNOW, ONTARIO WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, WM • Return Curling Curling, •Club Officers , RIPL8Y CURLING CLUB • By Don McLay The ' Ladies' Curling • Club Con- chided their season with the competition for the President's Trophy and their- annual meeting last Monday evening. The winner, in a game which went to an extra end before deciding' the outcome, was 'the rink skipped by Marj Hodge, curling with Mabel, Barn- arcl, Ursula Burnett and Kerri Lynn Forbes. Runner-up rink was that of Jane West as' skip, 'with Midge Funston, ,Judy Van Kooten and Suzanne Andrew. The 'elections saw all present officers returned fdr a second term. Evelyn Coiling will continue as president, with Barbara Paquette and Donalda Pollard as first and second vice-presidents, respective- ly. Helen Mc'Creath will continue as treasurer with Lois Pollock as secretary. Janice Hodgins will serve as convener of the Draw committee and will be assisted by Gladys Nichcilson and Hilda And- reW. Sharon Courtney and Barbara Liddle will continue as members of Club'S "bonspiel committee 'and Joan MacKay was named to' the High School curling committee. 0-0-0-0-0-0 The • Curling Club is most grateful for the efforts of all of the ladies in handling, the catering duties for bonspiels, and other events, in their usual, capable manner. 0-0-0-0-0-0 On Tuesday, April 6th, members enjoyed a. "fun night" and ended the evening by skating on the ice surface to mark the official shut-down of the plant and curling for the season. Unit 2 U.C.W. Unit 2 of Lucknow United Church WoMen met at the home of Mrs. Tom Hackett on April 6, with nineteen members and two visitors present. The leader, Mrs, Bradley, opened the meeting with a poem on Spring. Hymn 86 was sung. Scripture readings from the 15th and 16th chapters of Mark were 'read by Mrs. Hackett.; Mrs. Wm. Bolt gave two readings "Trans- planted Flowers Live" and %ast- er". • Both were very appropriate for the season. "The. Legend of the Easter Lily" ,was given by Mrs; Robt. Helm. Mrs. Bradley gave a ,very informative 'paper 'on present day China. She described "commun- es" and the long work days of the people who live. in them. Newspaper clippings on the pres- ent political scene in China added interest. Nancy Walden played several Easter numbers on her, accordian, and these' were much enjoyed. , The following committees report- ed Mrs. Barger for visitation, Mrs. Al Irwin read a paper "What is Easter?", Mrs. •Vernon, Hunter read .a thoughtful paper on Lent and its meaning for us. Citizenship and social action was reported by Mrs. John kiltatrick stressing' the need for help and action in Guatemala.- • •;, • " Ten-year-old Kenneth Irwin carne after school and gave his speech on "My Trip'to Florida". It.. was, Well given and we wish him success in competition. Hymn 87, There is a green hill far away was sung as the closing hymn. Aftef singing. Grace, lunch was served by Mrs. Robt; Helm, Mrs. bolt and Mrs. Hackett.and'a social 61116 enjoyed. , antstacks Manure until yotfre° ready to spread M Special features make Clay barn cleanerS one of -the most o rugged available. Extra heavy chain and gear drive add years of service. No open seams in elevator to ',educe manure corro, sion. Elevator extends up to 40 feet, and swine, -to allow stacking of big piles for later spreading. The Lucknow CGIT group has been busy with several 'projects in recent weeks. Mrs. Jean Kaufman instructed the girls . M macrame at two meetings. They were then able to begin projects such as hanging plant holders,'belts and wall-hang- ings. Last week the girls made and decorated .360 chocolate-covered fondant-filled Easter eg gs. Most of , the profit from these ‘, il; be used in support of their foster child, in - Peru. This week's meeting was held at - the Lucknow Public School. Mr. and Mrs. Terry Wilhelm of SouthOinpton came' to give instruc- ' tion in the art of self:defense. Also this' week the girls are invited for supper and an Easter program with Teeswater C.G.I:T. Games, a bowling evening with their fathers, a dinner and gradua- tion with their mothers, and Weekend camping are up-coming events for the group. .4,