Record Number Attend Right To Life Banquet
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
WINONA LAKE - More than 450 people attended the annual Kosciusko County Right To Life Banquet Monday at Rodeheaver Auditorium. Jeff Neumann, principal of Madison Elementary School, was the emcee.
Following the presentation of colors and the invocation, U.S. Rep. Mark Souder, seeking re-election, and State Sen. Becky Skillman, Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, spoke briefly about their views and voting records on pro-life issues. Included in the information provided with the program were surveys on local candidates and where state and federal candidates stand on abortion issues.
Music was provided by the Marian High School Choir and Lauren Kreager, who sang "I Am," written by Joe Higgenbotham.
Dave Koontz, executive director of KCRTL, provided information on 2004 accomplishments and activities planned for the next 12 months. Jo Faulkner, executive director, provided an update on Heartline Pregnancy Center and said the next step was to become a limited medical facility.
Koontz announced a new pro-life award, the Mary Louise Lowe Award, that will be presented annually to individuals who significantly contribute to KCRTL and are pro-life. Lowe was one of the founders of KCRTL and remains active in the organization. A plaque honoring her was presented by William Landrigan, KCRTL board of directors, to three of Lowe's 12 children. Lowe was out of town visiting a new grandchild.
Landrigan presented the award to the four 2004 recipients. The late Jerry Kralis was honored for his support of right to life, including participating in a protest to "protect those who could not fight for themselves" in Washington, D.C. He also was instrumental in Heartline. The award was accepted by his wife, Savina.
State Sen. Kent Adams was recognized for his "staunch support of the pro-life movement in 16 years in the state senate."
Steve Sands, of Boss Hogg, donates 10 percent of Boss Hogg proceeds to KCRTL. He also helps in many other ways.
Jo Faulkner "goes above and beyond as executive director of Heartline Pregnancy." She also developed a chastity program and talks at local high schools. She started Teens and Tots and "works tirelessly in the community."
The keynote speaker was Ryan Dobson, adopted son of Dr. James and Shirley Dobson. Ryan Dobson travels extensively, speaking on today's youth culture at music festivals, concert tours, youth camps and crisis pregnancy center fund-raisers. As the son of an unwed teenage mother who gave him up for adoption, he speaks personally and passionately about topics he believes the next generation needs to hear.
Landrigan closed by challenging those present to think about "what would happen if there were no Kosciusko County Right to Life."
For more information on KCRTL, call 574-267-3481. [[In-content Ad]]
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WINONA LAKE - More than 450 people attended the annual Kosciusko County Right To Life Banquet Monday at Rodeheaver Auditorium. Jeff Neumann, principal of Madison Elementary School, was the emcee.
Following the presentation of colors and the invocation, U.S. Rep. Mark Souder, seeking re-election, and State Sen. Becky Skillman, Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, spoke briefly about their views and voting records on pro-life issues. Included in the information provided with the program were surveys on local candidates and where state and federal candidates stand on abortion issues.
Music was provided by the Marian High School Choir and Lauren Kreager, who sang "I Am," written by Joe Higgenbotham.
Dave Koontz, executive director of KCRTL, provided information on 2004 accomplishments and activities planned for the next 12 months. Jo Faulkner, executive director, provided an update on Heartline Pregnancy Center and said the next step was to become a limited medical facility.
Koontz announced a new pro-life award, the Mary Louise Lowe Award, that will be presented annually to individuals who significantly contribute to KCRTL and are pro-life. Lowe was one of the founders of KCRTL and remains active in the organization. A plaque honoring her was presented by William Landrigan, KCRTL board of directors, to three of Lowe's 12 children. Lowe was out of town visiting a new grandchild.
Landrigan presented the award to the four 2004 recipients. The late Jerry Kralis was honored for his support of right to life, including participating in a protest to "protect those who could not fight for themselves" in Washington, D.C. He also was instrumental in Heartline. The award was accepted by his wife, Savina.
State Sen. Kent Adams was recognized for his "staunch support of the pro-life movement in 16 years in the state senate."
Steve Sands, of Boss Hogg, donates 10 percent of Boss Hogg proceeds to KCRTL. He also helps in many other ways.
Jo Faulkner "goes above and beyond as executive director of Heartline Pregnancy." She also developed a chastity program and talks at local high schools. She started Teens and Tots and "works tirelessly in the community."
The keynote speaker was Ryan Dobson, adopted son of Dr. James and Shirley Dobson. Ryan Dobson travels extensively, speaking on today's youth culture at music festivals, concert tours, youth camps and crisis pregnancy center fund-raisers. As the son of an unwed teenage mother who gave him up for adoption, he speaks personally and passionately about topics he believes the next generation needs to hear.
Landrigan closed by challenging those present to think about "what would happen if there were no Kosciusko County Right to Life."
For more information on KCRTL, call 574-267-3481. [[In-content Ad]]