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If not reserving a complete table but wishing to be seated with others you know who have made reservations,

please identify them by name here:_________________________________________________________________

Please enclose a check for the total number of reservations.

Person from whom check comes will be considered group’s contact person; please include telephone number.

Enclosed is my check, payable to the LHHL Comm. in the amount of $____________ for _______ reservations.

Mail to: Catherine Wiedemer: Treasurer; LHHL Committee
244 Hillary Lane Penfield, New York 14526

For additional information, please call Gerry at 585-266-2266 or Diann at 585-381-5605

William R. Morehouse, MD

His Branches is a multifaceted ministry. Dr. William Morehouse is President and Founder. He is a practitioner of family medicine in the Grace Family Medicine branch. The practice reaches out to the "under-served in our community with a Christ-centered, whole person approach that integrates comprehensive, contemporary family medical care with faith-related inquiry and prayer." Patients’ ages range from infancy to "old age." Services include pediatric, maternity and preventative care and both outpatient and inpatient medical care.

There is much more to be learned and cheered about His Branches and Dr. Morehouse’s other local and international pro-life endeavors. The Award Banquet will be a very pleasant and life-affirming event, remembering the pro-life efforts of Dr. Leo Holmsten and cheering the current pro-life services and initiatives of Dr. Morehouse.

Hon. Louise Slaughter a pro-abortion leader

In the past year there has been a major growth in the size of the pro-abortion group in the House of Representatives. Republican leaders are Constance Morella of Conn. and James Greenwood of Pa. Democrats Diane DeGette of Col. and Louise Slaughter of NY are their party’s abortion leaders. The pro-abortion caucus had low, double-digit membership in the late 1990s. Presently it has membership of 141, i.e. 32% of the total House membership. This number is lower than the 215 House Members considered to be pro-life. Another 75 are not counted as sure votes on either the pro-life or pro-abortion sides of any bill.

While not a majority, the pro-abortion House members have increasingly made their presence known. They were displeased by Missouri Republican, John Ashcroft’s nomination to be U.S. Attorney General but failed to defeat his nomination. But they successfully recruited more House members to put pressure on the Senate Judiciary Committee to block the Bush nomination of pro-life Judge Charles Pickering for a federal appeals court seat. Judge Pickering’s nomination was defeated in the Senate.

The "House Pro-Choice Caucus" has grown as a response to Bush’s early efforts on behalf of the unborn. This development puts particular emphasis on the forthcoming November 2002 election. At that time, all members of the House of Representatives will be up for re- election including House members who are leading this pro-abortion caucus. Some voters in this area will have the opportunity to consider sending Ms. Slaughter into retirement rather than sending her back to Washington where she is not a friend of the unborn and their mothers.

Oregon’s physician-assisted suicide law

In November 2000, Attorney General John Ashcroft announced plans to prosecute doctors who prescribe lethal doses of federally regulated drugs to terminal patients. He claimed that they were acting in violation of the Control-led Substances Act. Ashcroft stated that prescriptions for lethal doses of drugs that end life had "no legitimate medical purpose."

Oregon voters had approved assisted suicide in votes for the Death with Dignity Act in both 1994 and 1997. That vote has been challenged constitutionally in courts and by a voter initiative to repeal it. Physician-assisted suicide remains legal in Oregon. It had also survived a Congressional effort to negate it. Ashcroft’s application of the Controlled Substance Act was an attempt to thwart the practice of physician-assisted suicide.

On 4/17/02 a federal judge rejected Ashcroft’s, i.e. the Bush Administration’s effort to block implementation of the Oregon physician-assisted suicide law.

The U.S. Justice Department is expected to appeal the federal court decision of U.S. District Judge Robert Jones. That appeal will be taken to the U.S. Supreme Court. That court already said, in 1997, that assisted suicide is not an individual "right" but that states have the right to decide the issue individually. Information from The New York Times; 4/18/02 & Our Sunday Visitor; 5/5/02

RU-486 safety update

RU-486, taken to abort a baby, is clearly unsafe for preborn children. The death of women after using RU-486 to abort their children has become a concern to the Food and Drug Administration and RU-486’s marketer, Danco Laboratories.

Both sent a letter telling doctors "that six women have developed serious illnesses and two have died after taking the drug to induce abortions."

Approval of RU-486 by the FDA was put on a fast track. That women are now dying is a sad but predictable consequence. "The Right Ear," Human Events; 4/29/02

Local pro-life woman honored in Washington, DC

Carol Crossed of Brighton became the first honoree in the Pro-life Democrats’ Hall of Fame, 6/20/02. She and Rep. James Oberstar, D-Minn. received awards at the organization’s dinner in Washington.

Carol has long been one of the most visible workers on pro-life issues in Rochester, New York state and around the country. She has worked with numerous groups and spoken broadly including on the media and to . Congress. Carol’s writing often appears in the Democrat Chronicle with her ideas always written with clarity and consistency on the life issues.

Congratulations to Carol.

"Underpopulation" in Asia?

A United Nations Press Release reported delegates met in Bangkok at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN/ESCAP) in Bangkok. They concluded the "trend of declining births and an increasingly elder population" could bring future destitution for many people, especially women, throughout the continent. The press release referred to the clock ticking on "Asia’s aging population" as the elderly will probably have "no golden years." There will not be enough young workers to maintain the social security systems, according to the report.

These concerns had been previously voiced about Europe. UN/ESCAP anticipates that the Asian nations will be even more greatly challenged than the European nations since the developing countries in Asia have "far fewer social programs in place to care for their rapidly graying populations."

On 5/21/01, Japan’s Health Minister said: "The Japanese race will become extinct" if the fertility decline is not reversed. In the year 2000, the UN had predicted Japan would need to import 600,000 workers per year to maintain a stable working population.

With this growing concern about the effects of under-population, inexplicably the United Nations Population Fund continues to promote the need for population control. Catholic Family & Human Rights Institute; 5/22/02

China unbalanced as boys outnumber girls

Over the next two decades, at least 40,000,000 Chinese men will be unable to marry, settle down and start families. Why? There are too few women available.

The effects of China’s 20-year-old policy limiting most couples to one child are startling. From China’s latest census, 116.9 Chinese boys were born for every 100 girls in 2000. That is up from the 1990 sex ratio of 111.3 boys in 1990. Both figures are well above 105-107 boys for every 100 girls, the worldwide ratio considered normal. In the USA, 104.8 boys are born for every 100 girls.

Consequently, China will have 29 to 33,000,000 unmarried males, 15-34 years of age, by 2020, according to Hudson and Andrea Den Boer; British University of Kent; in the forthcoming issue of International Security. The 40 million unmarried men are known as guang guan, "bare branches"or "bare sticks." Hardest hit are poor young men who complain that modern women are "too picky." They say it has shifted from men picking women to women choosing men and holding high standards.

China has long preferred boy children and has strictly enforced a "one child rule." Erik Eckholm, in The New York Times; 6/22/02, wrote that in some parts of China, there are as many as 144 boys births recorded for every 100 girls. The international average is 106 boys to 100 girls. A leap in female abortions in the 1990s, reportedly, was the result of the spread of ultrasound scanners across the country. Although now government discouraged, the tests are available for as little as $4 equivalent in Chinese money.

Eckholm reported that abortion of a female could be scheduled for the same day as a scan. The price is equal to "$15 - $120 depending on the complexity of the procedure and the ‘gift’ required by staff members."

Book Review East of the Mountains by David Guterson;

A Harvest Book – Harcourt, Inc. 1999

The plot formula is becoming common, i.e. .a man nearing the end of life. It’s tempting to sigh and say to yourself: "…another try to build sympathy for a man wanting to end his life because it has lost its ‘quality’."

Indeed, the central figure in this story has had a rich, rewarding life. A former steady handed surgeon, a recent lonely widower and lacking goals, he sets off for the place where he plans to end his life with his trusted rifle.

Who he meets, what he does and where he ultimately goes are woven into a vivid description of the beautiful Northwest. Readers will know they’ve been taken on a compelling trip worth remembering and sharing.

Presbyterian denomination an abortion supporter

Delegates to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), on 6/21/02, voted to approve the unrestricted right to abortion as long as the unborn child is "too young to survive outside the womb." Then, abortion will still be acceptable, but just in unusual circumstances and with pastoral/medical counseling, Although the statement of beliefs was adopted, delegates were divided on whether it was a good compromise or a return to the past.

"I feel that the greatest reward for doing is the opportunity to do more."--Dr. Jonas Salk

Crisis Pregnancy Services, Inc.

Crisis Pregnancy Services is still CPS and located at 318 East Avenue; Rochester 14604. The Helpline phone number remains 585-232-2350 and the office number is 585-232-3894. All CPS services retain their high quality.

Something has been changed. What’s different? Crisis Pregnancy Services, Inc. is now CompassCare Pregnancy Services, also to be known as "CPS."

Something else is coming. At the end of July, look for news. It will reflect a positive collaboration of CompassCare Pregnancy Services with Grace Family Medicine of His Branches.

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Books needed

As in all libraries, significant publications are well used, sometimes abused, and often unreturned. Our library is not immune. As needed, we go to various book dealers and buy replacement copies.

What can be done when the publications are valuable, in high demand and now "out of print."? We ask pro-life people to search their bookshelves, closets, and basements for copies they might own. If the book(s) have been read and unlikely to be re-read, donating them to RARTL Education Fund is a win-win. RARTL gets the resource for countless people to use; you get more storage space and a tax deduction. The now-desired books, written by Bernard Nathanson MD, are:

ABORTING AMERICA ABORTION PAPERS:Inside the Abortion Industry THE HAND OF GOD: Journey from Death to Life

These, as well as any other pro-life books you no longer need, would be welcome additions to our well-used library.

Please bring the books to the office or call Pat at 621-4690 to have your books picked up. Thanks for looking.

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"To keep a lamp burning, we have to keep putting oil in it." --Mother Teresa

About fund raising

Occasionally people contact us to ask to be removed from our mailing list because they cannot afford to make donations as often as they are asked. Under these circumstances some think they’ll save us money if their names are removed from the list so mailings are discontinued.

We do understand that not everyone can contribute every time they are asked. There are two reasons for the timing and frequency of our fund raising efforts.

1 Rochester Area Right to Life Committee, Inc. is one organization with 3 committees, i.e. Education Fund, Political Action Committee and the RARTL Committee itself. Education, as it name says, does educational activities and provides educational materials about abortion, euthanasia and infanticide. The Political Action Committee (PAC) endorses candidates for elective offices, provides campaign assistance to endorsed candidates and, on rare occasions, makes small financial donations. The RARTL Committee advocates for pro-life practices and laws at the state and national levels, in conjunction with New York State (NYSRTL), National (NRLC) Right to Life Committees, and independently at the county level.

3 committees = 3 necessarily separate treasuries Funds for these are raised by voluntary donations, usually to the tax-deductible Education Fund and in response to our annual Winter Fund Raising Appeal and donations to RARTL Education through United Way’s Donor Option. The Political Action Committee (PAC) raises funds in a fund raising letter annually. Membership donations and the Save-A-Baby Campaign fund the RARTL Committee, Inc. Education, RARTL and PAC funds must, by law, be kept separated.

Voluntary donations are our only source of financial support. Five times each year funds are requested. The Education donations pay some of office costs, purchases of periodicals, books, videos and films for public usage, and expenses for Life-Lines, our newsletter , and the RARTL Education website. The Committee also supports the office and focuses on advertising/ publicity and legislative information. RARTL’s PAC works with NRLC and NYSRTL-PACs to identify and elect pro-life candidates seeking national and state offices.

Not every program may have equal appeal to you; not every request may come when you have money to donate. That is understood and expected. In the pro-life movement, we have and will continue to do what we can, with whatever we have, wherever we are, for as long as we are able. Pro-life generosity has enabled us to seek restoration of respect for human life in the Rochester area for more than 30 years. The job is not done, it has not been abandoned and countless lives have been saved as a result of efforts funded by pro-life people.

2 Who is asked for donations and how is it done?

The RARTL Committee has a database of people who, over the years, have identified themselves as pro-life and interested in being current and active about the issues. Many are members. Those who have made donations are called donors. Others, although identified through pro-life channels, may not have made a donation; they are called prospects. RARTL, as all not-for-profit groups, most often asks for donations from people who have previously given, i.e. donors. It is a known fact that a donor will more likely respond to a request, and do it more than once per year.

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A person who is nice to you, but rude to the waiter, is not a nice person. Your friends love you anyway Never argue with an idiot – people watching can't tell which is which.

Changes necessarily coming

RARTL Committee, Inc. now in FY 2002-03, has adopted an annual budget bringing two changes to best use our financial resources. First Life-Lines, the newsletter, will decrease to 4 publications each year: Also, the number of days of the office being open will change from 4, presently, to 3, beginning the week of August 4^th. Initially, we will have flexible days each week as we learn which days are most often desired. Making an appointment or calling before coming is recommended.

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Suggested Prayers Please become a prayer partner. Spend 5-10 minutes daily in prayer about life issues to provide a 24-hour prayer shield over our area. Join in the following monthly prayer themes that July: our country wisely uses its leadership capabilities in restoring respect for innocent human life here and abroad; August: teachers in schools join parents in recognizing and using well their opportunities to demonstrate and teach the value of innocent human life to the children entrusted to them; September: we never forget the gift of life and how quickly it can be removed from us on earth; October: as we approach another year’s end we recognize and celebrate those we know whose lives have already spanned winter, spring and summer and cheer with them this autumn.

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GARAGE SALES
to benefit
Rochester Area Right to Life Committee Education Fund

Come one, come all, bring the things you don't need any more.

Bring the things you used and loved but no longer have room for.

Bring the things you bought on impulse and never used.

Bring the things you would like to donate to help us continue to help the unborn.

*ROCHESTER: 595 Seneca Parkway Friday, August 9 – Saturday, August 10 Sale Hours: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Sunday, August 11 Sale Hours: 12 noon – 4:00 pm Drop off and set up date: Thursday, August 8   (or by arrangement)

*IRONDEQUOIT: 90 Hermitage Road Friday, August 23 – Saturday, August 24 Sale Hours: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Sunday, August 25 Sale Hours: 12 noon – 4:00 pm Drop off and set up date: Thursday, August 22   (or by arrangement)

To donate items or to volunteer at the Garage Sales
Call Pat at the Right to Life Office: 585-621-4690

A small way you can help protect innocent human life!
Items donated to RARTL Committee, Inc. Education Fund are regarded as tax-deductible by the I.R.S.

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In Memoriam Mary Louise Armstrong Lillian Elizabeth Goding, Clara Robinson, Mary Rich, Randy Baker: Son of David & Janet Baker Michael Barone: Father of Richard Barone Rev. L. James Callan Mrs. Delores Diorio: Maria & Tom Durkin Dolores Donnelly: Gerry Oftedahl Ray Giambrone: Maria & Tom Durkin Bernadette Hoffard: Mother of Mary Klebes Nancy Infantino: Daughter of Pat & Bruce Zicari Salvatore (Sam) Lippa: Father of Connie Fess Liz Lynott: Maria & Tom Durkin Mary Termotto: Mother of Thomas Termotto

In Prayer Raymond Buonemani Carol Crossed Milt Dries George Green Lois Hamilton (Mother of Judy Wheeler) In Celebration Rev. Robert Bradler: 40th Ordination Anniversary Marilyn Doyle Officers and new member for FY 02-03 Gratitude and a round of applause to: RARTL Board President: Anne LeBlanc RARTL Secretary: Donna Slaybaugh RARTL Treasurer: Wilda Liana New Board of Directors Member: Bruce Zicari

Want to do a RARTL MEMORIAL/HONOR TRIBUTE? You are most welcome to remember a deceased loved one by making a memorial contribution to the Rochester Area Right to Life Committee Education Fund. Your tax-deductible contribution can also commemorate birthdays, new arrivals, or other special occasions.

A card in your name will be sent to the family/person you designate. The contribution amount is confidential.

Would you like a subscription to this newsletter?

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