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Vol. XLIV No. 2 www.PeopleforLife.LIFE April 2016 Time to Stop Dismemberment Abortion Legislation that will end the brutal practice of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, was overridden by a 25-9 vote in the state Dismemberment Abortion and stop late-term in his dissent in the Stenberg v. Carhart Senate and a vote of 85-15 in the state House abortions when the baby has reached 20 (2000) abortion case, cited late-term of Representatives. weeks gestation was introduced in the abortionist LeRoy Carhart’s own testimony Similar bills are under consideration in a Pennsylvania House of Representatives on about Dismemberment Abortion: “The fetus, number of other states, and on March 29 a March 31. As we go to press, a similar bill is in many cases, dies just as a human adult or bill to stop Dismemberment Abortion (H.R. expected to be introduced in the state Senate. child would: It bleeds to death as it is torn 3515) was introduced in the U.S. House of The bill, H.B. 1948, was introduced by limb from limb. The fetus can be alive at the Representatives by Congressman Chris Smith , the Republican co-chair of the beginning of the dismemberment process and of New Jersey. bipartisan House and Senate Pro-Life Caucus. can survive for a time while its limbs are The Pennsylvania Dismemberment Rapp represents the 65th House District, being torn off.” legislation is expected to move along rather which includes Warren County and parts of At least 6989 unborn babies were killed quickly, so it is difficult to predict how far Crawford and Forest counties. These Erie- this way in Pennsylvania in just three years, along it will be when you read this. But you area state legislators are among the original according to the most recent annual reports should call your state representative and state cosponsors: Rep. (R-District 64). from the PA Department of Health. senator regardless. Tell them that you want to Rep. Ted Nesbit (R-District 8), Rep. Curt Laws against Dismemberment Abortion see a stop to Dismemberment Abortion and Sonney (R-District 4), Rep. (R- have already been enacted in three states: ask what they have been doing to support the District 6), and Rep. Parke Wentling (R- Kansas, Oklahoma, and West Virginia. As we current legislation. A second, veto-override District 17). go to press, both houses of the Mississippi vote may well be necessary before all is said Dismemberment abortions, also called legislature have overwhelmingly approved a and done. Dilation and Evacuation or D&E abortions, dismemberment ban, which is expected to be If you need the names of your legislators are done in the second trimester and are signed by the state’s pro-life governor. or contact information, please refer to accomplished by tearing a baby limb by limb West Virginia’s current law was enacted www.peopleforlife.life/legislators or call from the mother’s womb. in spite of a veto by the governor. His veto (814) 882-1333. Mother’s Day and the Carnation Connection Mother’s Day was declared a national holiday for soldiers and their families from both sides Anna was more than up to the challenge. She in 1914 by President Woodrow Wilson. But of the conflict to help promote healing and spent a considerable amount of time writing the movement to set aside a special day to reconciliation. letters to government leaders and other honor moms and motherhood began many Ann Jarvis, herself the mother of 11 influential people. She adopted the carnation years earlier with the efforts of Ann Maria children, worked to honor and help mothers as the symbol of the Mother’s Day movement, Reeves Jarvis. all her life. She was a popular speaker, and and she handed out white carnations to Born on September 30, 1832 in Culpeper, one of her lectures was titled “Great Mother’s increase Mother’s Day awareness. Virginia, Ann Jarvis moved with her family of the Bible.” Her daughter, Anna Marie On the third anniversary of her mother’s to the town of Philipi in what would Jarvis, recalled her mother concluding a death, May 10, 1908, Anna held a memorial eventually become the state of West Virginia. Sunday school class in prayer with these service at the Andrews Methodist Episcopal She became a noted social activist and words: “I hope that someone, sometime will Church in Grafton, West Virginia to honor community organizer of sorts during the Civil found a memorial mothers day her mother and all mothers. The event is War. She formed “Mothers Day Work Clubs” commemorating her [all mothers] for the considered the first official observance of that sought to provide assistance and matchless service she renders to humanity in Mother’s Day. Although she was unable to education to families to improve health and every field of life. She is entitled to it.” When attend in person, Anna sent 500 white reduce infant mortality. Her clubs also Ann Maria Reeves Jarvis died in 1905, Anna, carnations for all who did attend. The provided food and clothing for the soldiers, her daughter, dedicated herself to establishing carnation had been her mother’s favorite both the blue and the gray, and medical care an officially recognized Mother’s Day, the flower. Later that day, 15,000 people when the military camps were ravaged by special day for all mothers that her mother attended another service, also organized by epidemics of typhoid fever, measles, and had hoped and prayed for. Anna, at the Wanamaker Store Auditorium in other deadly plagues. After the war, Ann’s The idea met a surprising amount of Philadelphia. continued on page 4 clubs planned a “Mother’s Friendship Day” resistance from government officials, but Page 2 The Erie Echo April 2016

Pennsylvania Primary Election Candidates President of the United States Bernie Sanders (D) has a solid pro- Pennsylvania Attorney General Ted Cruz (R) has maintained a 100% pro-life abortion voting record, voting against the The Federation PAC reports that Republicans voting record since joining the U.S. Senate in pro-life position more than 100 times as a Joe Peters and John Rafferty are pro-life. 2013. Cruz is supported by the National federal legislator. He voted against the Pain Among the Democratic candidates, John Right to Life PAC. Capable Unborn Child Protection Act and Morganelli is pro-life while Josh Shapiro and John Kasich (R) had a strong pro-life voted multiple times against the Partial-Birth Stephan Zappala are pro-abortion according voting record as a U.S. Congressman. As Abortion Ban Act. Sanders also voted to to the Federation PAC. John Rafferty has governor of Ohio, Kasich has signed 16 pro- continue federal funding of Planned served in the Pennsylvania state Senate since life bills into law. Parenthood, even after undercover videos 2003 and has a 100% pro-life voting record. Donald Trump (R) does not have a showed Planned Parenthood officials Pennsylvania Auditor General legislative or administrative record on human haggling over reimbursements for the bodies The Federation PAC has determined that life issues. He has explained his change from and body parts of unborn children and John Brown, the Republican challenger for “pro-choice” to “pro-life” by saying that a exposed other disturbing practices. state Auditor General, is pro-life while couple he knows considered abortion but Please note that although other candidates incumbent Eugene DePasquale is pro-abortion. continued the pregnancy, and the “child today may appear on the ballot, the ones listed here Pennsylvania Treasurer is a total superstar, a great, great child.” As of are the only ones who have not discontinued In the race for State Treasurer, the Federation press time, Trump has been unclear about the or “suspended” their campaigns as of press PAC has determined that Republican Otto extent to which he thinks unborn children time. Voit is pro-life and Democrat Joe Torsella is should be protected by law beyond limiting, United States Senator pro-abortion. with exceptions, abortion after 20 weeks; not Incumbent U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R) has Erie-Area Members of Congress paying for abortion with federal funds; and a 100% pro-life voting record after serving Erie-area U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly not funding organizations that provide three terms in the U.S. House of (R-3rd District) and Glenn Thompson (R-5th abortions. He recently heightened pro-life Representatives, from 1999 to 2005, and District) both have excellent pro-life voting concerns on CBS’s “Face the Nation” when serving as a U.S. Senator since 2011. records. They are running unopposed in the he said, “The laws [on abortion] are set. And Accordingly, the Pennsylvania Pro-Life primary election. Both Congressmen I think we have to leave it that way.” Federation PAC gives Sen. Toomey a pro-life regularly attend People for Life’s annual Pro- Hillary Clinton (D) maintained a 0% pro- rating. Life Breakfast, held every January. life voting record as a U.S. Senator, voting The Federation PAC describes Pennsylvania Legislators, Erie Area against the pro-life position every time she Democratic candidates John Fetterman, As of press time, the Federation PAC has had an opportunity. In 2003, Clinton voted Kathleen McGinty, and Joe Sestak as pro- endorsed the following Erie-area legislative against the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act abortion. The position of a fourth Democrat, candidates in the Republican primary: Greg and voted to endorse Roe v. Wade, which Joseph Vadvarka, is unknown. Kathleen Lucas (3rd District), Rep. (4th allows abortion for any reason or no reason McGinty is the favorite of Emily’s List, a District), Rep. Brad Roae (6th District), and through the sixth month and allows abortion pro-abortion political action committee that is Rep. Parke Wentling (17th district). In for virtually any reason from the seventh dedicated to recruiting, training, and funding addition, Patrick Fuller, a Republican through the ninth month. When the Pain- female candidates who are 100% pro- candidate for the 2nd House District, takes a Capable Unborn Child Protection Act was abortion. Emily’s List announced on March 9 solid pro-life position. Fuller frequently passed by the U.S. House last year, Clinton that it would spend one million dollars before participates in People for Life functions. issued a statement against the bill and the April 26 primary election in support of In the Democratic primary, Rep. Patrick referred to it as part of a dangerous trend. McGinty. Defeating Sen. Toomey this fall is Harkins (1st District) and Rep. Clinton is the 2009 recipient of Planned one of the pro-abortion PAC’s top priorities. Parenthood’s Margaret Sanger Award. (3rd District) are also considered pro-life. The March for Life ‘Big Adventure’ Even with summer approaching, we are still Allegheny Mountain Tunnel and came to rest night, dumping three feet of snow or more on thinking about this year’s January pro-life blocking the westbound lanes. Traffic came the entire area. activities, the Erie March for Life, the 38th to a standstill on the steepest grade of the Just to be on the safe side, we left DC at 4 Annual Pro-Life Breakfast, and the 43rd entire Turnpike, and our buses became part of p.m., an hour earlier than usual. Some of the Annual March for Life Bus Trip (especially a seven to ten mile traffic jam. There were no heavier snow from Storm Jonas did overtake the bus trip!). All three were blessed with collisions, not even a tense moment. We us eventually, but only because a routine success: good attendance, good media simply rolled to a gentle stop around 9 p.m. accident in just a few of inches of snow held coverage, and good weather. Friday evening. We never moved again until us back. Some buses from northwestern Now, that statement might raise a few about 9 p.m. – Saturday evening! Pennsylvania got through the Allegheny eyebrows. Nearly everyone, it seems, heard But what about that massive snow storm? Tunnel before the accident and made it home the news reports about our “big adventure” Throughout the morning and early afternoon nearly on-schedule. during the March for Life Bus Trip: getting on Friday, the day of the March, there was no The ominous predictions about Storm stranded for 24 hours in the middle of the snow or wind at all. The March was actually Jonas did dissuade some of our Erie-area Pennsylvania Turnpike. blessed with good weather! It took place marchers. (Hopefully some of them will be Yes, it was snowing as our three buses without a hitch. A light snow was falling by able to join us next year.) Nevertheless, about made their way home from Washington, but mid-afternoon, something far from unusual 150 people made the trip. the wind was calm, visibility was good, and for a day in January at the March for Life. Despite the major inconvenience, to say we were making steady progress. Then, miles Nearly everyone who needed to leave DC the least, of an extra 24 hours on a bus, our ahead, two tractor-trailer rigs, we later was probably long-gone by the time Winter continued on page 3 learned, lost control on the approach to the Storm Jonas arrived in full force late that April 2016 The Erie Echo Page 3

marchers dealt with the situation amazingly days, we heard people say that the experience experience from various pro-life groups, well, with great patience and a beautiful spirit was actually a very positive one, even an including an article by People for Life of comradery. Our thanks and admiration go inspiration or a spiritual highpoint in some Director Tim Broderick. out to everyone who made the trip! We are cases. It was definitely something that will be also grateful to the bus drivers from Anderson long remembered. Election of Officers Coach & Travel, whose professionalism and For People for Life as an organization, The annual election meeting of People for genuine concern for their passengers was the silver lining was the news coverage. Life will be held at our office at 1625 W. exemplary, and very reassuring to all of us. Neither the March for Life nor the Bus Trip 26th St., Erie, Pennsylvania on Monday, May The drivers kept the buses toasty warm, ever received the amount of local news media 16, 2016 beginning at 6:45 p.m. Members and each bus had plenty of AC outlets so attention that it received this year. Even the whose dues are paid one month in advance of everyone could keep their cell phones national news organizations, which usually the meeting will be eligible to vote. The charged and stay connected with the outside ignore the March for Life entirely, picked up nominees are: Tim Broderick for president, world through Facebook and Twitter. on the Turnpike story, owing to the fact that Carol Struchen for treasurer, Mark Borowy The weather during the day on Saturday several dozen other March for Life buses for secretary, Marielle Lafaro for first vice- was mild enough for people to get off the were stranded along with ours. We shared our president, Gretchen Lorei for second vice- buses and stretch their legs. In fact, the Big Adventure with marchers from as far president, and Dale Klobusnik for third vice- younger people had a blast, out playing in the away as Kansas, Nebraska, and South Dakota. president. Additional nominations will be new-fallen snow. National Right to Life News covered the accepted from the floor with the permission We finally arrived back in Erie at about story, of course, and published a number of of the nominee, who must be a current 3:30 a.m., Sunday morning. In the following first-hand accounts of the Turnpike member of People for Life. Memorials Given by In Memory of Given by In Memory of Gretchen & Paul Lorei Elizabeth (Agnes) Ahrens Bob & Eleanor Lindenberger Deceased Brothers & Sisters Scott Peskorski William Buseck Thelma Manendo Louis Manendo David & Mary Louise Capan William Buseck Mary Nagy William Nagy Josephine E. McCallion Nicholas Filby Randy & Nancy Pertl “Uncle” Milt Pertl David Wayman Federick L. Graf Allen Erickson Teri Rhodes Kathy Wayman Federick L. Graf Savnik Family Steve Savnik Gary & Barbara Kolarik Bill Hannigan Ray & Peg Fitzgerald Louise Truchanowicz Ray & Peggy Fitzgerald Bill Heintz David & Kathy Wayman Jane Wayman-Waite

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FROM PAGE 1 If you have a business and First Mother’s Day 2016 PRO-LIFE CALENDAR 2017 would like to be a sponsor, The Andrews Methodist April 20 General Meeting with a talk by Dr. Frank Pregler - Blasco Library please let us know or go straight Episcopal Church was April 22 Last day for County Board of Elections to receive absentee ballots to the online registration form: rededicated on May 15, 1972 as April 26 Pennsylvania Presidential Primary Election www.conta.cc/1RgMHXv (case- the International Mother’s Day May 5-8 Mother’s Day and Mother’s Day Carnation Project - Volunteer! sensitive.) We would love to Shrine. May 16 Annual Election Meeting - 1625 W. 26th St., Erie, PA, 6:45 p.m. display your business or June 1-4 Educational Booth - Erie Wild Rib Cook Off & Music Festival Anna valued the carnation, organization on our souvenir June 16-18 Educational Booth - Lake City Fire Company Carnival race t-shirts as a token of our especially the white carnation, June 19 Father’s Day / Father’s Day Carnation Project for its symbolism, which she July 7-9 National Right to Life Convention - Herndon, Virginia appreciation. explained in these words: July 8-9 Educational Booth - French Creek Festival, Union City, PA Vote Pro-Life Its whiteness is to symbolize July 19-23 Educational Booth - Cherry Festival, North East, PA the truth, purity and broad- Aug. 4-6 Educational Booth - Dan Rice Days, Girard Materials **Aug. 9** Erie Gives Day - Support the ‘People for Life Education Fund’, thx! This is a big year for the pro-life charity of mother love; its Aug. 18-20 Educational Booth - Celebrate Erie fragrance, her memory and her Aug. 29-9/3 Educational Booth - Erie County Fair, Wattsburg cause. Our nation will vote for a prayers. The carnation does not Sept. 5-10 Educational Booth - Waterford Community Fair new president, 435 U.S. drop its petals, but hugs them to Sept. 13-17 Educational Booth - Albion Area Fair Representatives and 34 U.S. its heart as it dies, and so, too, Oct. 8 Third Annual Life Run 5K and Walk - North East, PA Senators. Pennsylvania voters mothers hug their children to Oct. 11 Last day to register in Pennsylvania for the Presidential Election will choose one U.S. Senator,18 their hearts, their mother love Oct. 17 General Meeting, 6:45 p.m. - 1625 W. 26th St. U.S. Representatives, 203 state Nov. 8 2016 Presidential Election Representatives, 25 state never dying. When I selected Jan. 14 Pro-Life Breakfast - Speakers: Ruth Graham & Windsor Bauders this flower, I was remembering Senators, and candidates for my mother’s bed of white pinks [a evergreen for each half-dozen will help support our pro- several important statewide offices. In many perennial with small, fragrant blooms]. life educational work. cases, the contrast between the candidates In 1912 Anna Marie Jarvis incorporated Volunteers Needed Lots of volunteers this fall will be dramatic. the Mother’s Day International Association to will be needed for a variety of assignments In this and every election, the most encourage national and international from May 5 through May 9, including important issue is protection for all human recognition of the day. By 1914, when corsage makers, delivery drivers, people to lives: All lives matter. But sometimes people President Wilson made Mother’s Day, the staff our booth at the Millcreek Mall, and need to be reminded, as we all know. second Sunday in May, a national observance, literally dozens of volunteers to process the You can help by using People for Life’s the holiday had already spread to all U.S. carnations at our distribution center. Call, text “Vote Pro-Life” yard signs, bumper stickers, states and a number of foreign countries, (814) 882-1333, e-mail, or send a Facebook static clings, and/or white vinyl cutouts. The including Canada, Mexico, China, Japan, and message as soon as possible to volunteer or yard signs, made of weatherproof vinyl, are countries in South America and Africa. get more information. only $6.50; vinyl cutouts are $3; stickers and Unable to keep up with the demand for Next Life Run 5K clings are $1. We even have “Vote Pro-Life” white Mother’s Day carnations, the floral and “Single Issue Voter” lapel pins in several Planning is underway for our 3rd Annual Life industry during the 1920s promoted the attractive styles. Stop by People for Life Run 5K. If you like to run or walk, please practice of wearing a white carnation to anytime and see our complete selection, or join us at beautiful Burch Farms in North East honor a deceased mother or a red (or other- look us up at your favorite outdoor on October 8, the second Saturday of October. colored) carnation to honor a living mother. community events this summer. Get more information and updates at This grew into a tradition that many people www.facebook.com/LifeRunErie. still observe today. PRO-LIFE BREAKFAST NEWS Sign up online or download a registration It’s very early to be talking about our plans for Mother’s Day Carnations form at www.peopleforlife.life/runinfo. next January, but we can’t wait to tell you: Ruth Carnations in a dazzling array of colors will Forms are also available on request. Graham, the third child of Evangelist Billy Runners and walkers have the option of Graham, and her daughter Windsor Bauders will be available all Mother’s Day weekend at: be the main speakers at the 39th Annual Pro-Life our booth in the Millcreek Mall; our central raising extra funds for our pro-life Breakfast on January 14, 2017! Their personal distribution point at Rog’s Inc, on German St. educational programs by recruiting their own stories are compelling, shocking perhaps, and between 18th & 19th; and at many area sponsors. Forms for this purpose can also be definitely inspiring. Let’s just say, they’ve walked churches. Donations of $1 per carnation or $5 downloaded using the website link above. the pro-life walk in more ways that you would ever imagine.