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Respect for Life proclamation sought

At the October meeting of the Huntington County Right to Life organization Norma Etherington reported that arrangements had been made for Mayor Brooks Fetters to sign a proclamation designating October as Respect Life Month.

The Eric Bledsoe family and the Zach Scheiber family appeared with the Mayor in the picture for the newspaper.
Also to honor Respect Life Month, an ad containing information and pictures on fetal development was placed in The TAB.

Pat Bickel reported that the contract had been signed for a pro-life ad to appear on 24,000 Owens Pharmacy bags.

The pro-life ads on 1,000 Z-Place carry-out menus and 26,000 paper place mats for area restaurants will begin in late December.

Bickel reported the 2014 Little Christmas Sock Project has had 422 responses and $7,044 in donations. Proceeds from the project help cover office expenses.

Dixie Harrold reported on responses to the 2015 Annual Appeal. She said $500 was received from Trinity United Methodist Church.

Carolyn Ehler reported memberships for 2015 have reached 268, of which 14 are first-time members.

As part of Respect Life Month, reminders were sent to those who were members in 2014 but have not renewed for 2015.

At the office during September, Bickel reported there were 18 donations. Also at the office 20 individuals requested assistance with family or pregnancy related items.

The following assistance was given: 15 packs of diapers, four packs of baby wipes, clothes for six children, blankets for one, two pieces of furniture/equipment, baby formula for two and four miscellaneous items were provided.

Upcoming projects include ads to show appreciation for the volunteers and supporters.

The next monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. at the office, which is located at 34 East Washington St., Huntington.

The office will be closed Oct. 19 to 23.