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Policy of providing advice aid onl on request League celebrates 25th By LORI TAYLOR Herald Staff Writer It was years ago that seven women gathered In a Chicago suburb to farm LaLeche League dedicated to helping young mothers who wanted to breastfeed their babies From that humble Ing the league has grown to over 300 groups in tries including branches Acton and Georgetown The Georgetown chapter of he league is about four and a years old and was by Pat Stuart Hagge Alma Mrs liepma is now running on lessor School in Nerval ind has ceased to be a olive in he league Marg Peyton has a ken her place The Acton chapter co by Marilyn and Gregory has been in since May 1078 Mrs and Mrs jrcgory were members of the Hi on chapter before forming the Acton branch The name of the league Is Spanish and means the milk The organization is non profit Its aim Is to provide In this Year of the Breastfed Child small but active chapters Acton and Georgetown counsel young mothers on the benefits of breastfeeding support and Information for mothers who wish to breast feed their children and to offer help at any time of the day We have a 24hour a day answering service so mothers with a question or a problem can call Mrs Stuart Hagge said Some weeks we don have any calls and other times he phone rings constantly BENEFITS BOTH Members of he league believe that mother milk is better for babies than formula and that breastfeeding psychological as well as physical benefits to babies and their mothers In ISTO the federal govern menl distributed a breastfeed ing kit containing scientific articles on the benefits of breastfeeding to medical personnel across the country as part of the International Year of he Child Mrs Stuart said The World Health tlon recommends breastfeed ing as the beat method of Insuring proper growth and development There has been great contro versy over the use of Infant formulas In Third World countries where problems arise because parents can afford sufficient formula to properly feed babies or because the formula Is made up In unsanitary conditions The league has remained of the controversy which has resulted in a boycott of Nestle products in an effort lo force he company to change its marketing techniques in Third World countries Mrs Stuart said Ihe League has built a centre In where the problem of malnourished formula Ted babies has reach But he league policy has continued lo be waiting for mothcrstocometolhcm Mrs Stuart Hagge said COME TO US We don t go to mothers We re not out to convert We certainly tell people the facts if they ask for them but we re not interested proselyl ting The local chapters of he league hold regular lings which arc open to pregnant women seeking information about breastfeeding new mothers or women who are considering breastfeeding when they have children and want more Information The chapters also have resource material In the form of books and pamphlets SECTION THE HERALD Wcdenday 1M1 Pap of service t and Margaret I organ lien of he I In special In recognition of the league fc hi year The ha been active for four and a half years and the Acton chapter for two irrewllhhcirmahrrsarcleftorlRlilnaiTtlan Adiianni Phillip Kevin Town council has proclaim the Year of Ihe Breastfed Child in Hills The local chapters are planning some events to cele brate the organization a silver anniversary Including a possible reunion of all the mothers who have been helped by the Georgetown League The league grows from mother to mother Mrs Peyton said You get one mother who starts breastfeed ing her child and pretty soon her friends arc getting The attitudes about breast feeding have changed greatly even since the Georgetown chapter was formed Mrs Stuart and Mrs Peyton agree A few years ago women would have to be encouraged lo breastfeed their children Mrs Stuart Hagge said More women are Interested In this natural way of feeding their children The true essence of LaLeche League will always be found In the serene beauty of a mother nurturing her baby at her breast Mrs Stuart said In the anniversary year the leaders of LaLeche rejoice that through helping mothers the world over to nurse their babi they have played a port In strengthening and deepening the loveties formed In infancy which will last for eternity New mothers or prospective mothers who want Information about the League or about breastfeeding can contact Pat Stuart at or Peyton at In Acton they can contact Marilyn One at or Karen Gregory at Write Ottawa on abortion CWL members are urged Competitive Prices at HEART FUND Herald Special The Catholic Women League February meeting was held in the Hol Cross Rectory Basement Feb to Minutes of the last meeting were read by secretary Trudy Edwards together with a ber of lhankyou letters This year being the Year of Handicapped the mem of the league arc working towards having a ramp install to enable disabled persons to gain easier access into the church Plans for project are now underway A number of ladies arc now in the process of making altar cloths to commemorate the upcoming versa of Holy Cross Church Commem Plates depleting the church have been ordered and will be on sale approximately sometime during the month of March open House will be May S Georges Anglican Church on Street in Georgetown will be holding a service March m Tor the World Day of Prayer Members are urged to attend A letter from Pro- Life was read to members urging that statements on the proposed constitution on lion before Parliament was unacceptable to hose of us who believe in he right to I fe Statistics Canada shows that in 1979 abortions were carried out in Canada Trudy Edwards was asked to send a telegram to Prime Minister Pierre Justice Mini Jean Chretien and the local Member of Parliament making our views known The business part of the meeting was closed and refreshments were served Guest speakers a married couple and Nancy were introduced and shared with members a memorable expert they both had shared during a Marriage counter weekend They spoke about how the weeken had enabled them to know and understand each other better by learning the art of on and how their lives had been enriched by this fulflling TOWN OF HILLS STREET CLOSING TAKE NOTICE THAT he Trio Corporal on Town H lis Intends to pass a by law lo atop up close convoy a portion rood allowance known as op Court located the Town Goo as follows ALL AND SINGULAR that carton Of tract lands and prom lying and bo Town Us In Tho Acq one pa llormorly Town Goo Province of Ontario and bo composed part F shown on Plan In lot The Regonpl patty of Ha ton No and shown as Pa and on Plan Relcronco ad Reg Oft co as Plan The tod s to 1 and Heslop A copy an lor Ad on Bu Id on Trafalgar Road The or a Hoe of Iho Counc I I hoar any per son or by of agent who that tho land II bo a ly affected by by law and who io3 to bo hoard at a moot lo be held tho Council Chamber at c pal cos Tmfaloar Road on day of Apr at ho hoof 30 EVISCERATED YOUNG CANADA A GRADE Fresh Turkeys Ths a shod on day of February RICHARDSON Clo k Town of Is Pork Side Ribs FARMS Beef Patties FROZEN DRESSED Whlteflsh JLB AVERAGE CtlOOSO 79 389 219 w Bologna Mutptol Mini Doll Sausage s 179 119 159 Chunk Light Tuna Mushrooms Pieces Stems 99 MONARCH ADDED TOUCH FROZEN BEEF CHICKEN ASSORTED VARIETIES SALISBURY STEAK OR TURKEY Cake Mixes Savarln Dinners 79 89 CLARK IN TOMATO SAUCE Beans With Pork 49 PLUS DEPOSIT PER CocaCola 49 POWDERED DETERGENT Oxydol or Bold 329 TOWN OF HILLS REMINDER NOTICE THE TOWN OF HALTON HILLS DOG TAGS 1981 This a remnder that Dog Tags ore now due and at following local MUNICIPAL OFFICES Main Street South Georgetown Mill Street East Acton HALTON HILLS ANIMAL CONTROL CENTRE Ontario STEVEN GENERAL STORE Llmehouse Ontario SPEYSIDE GENERAL STORE Speyald Ontario HOME HARDWARE Street Georgetown DECORATING FUN Market Centre Georgetown FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS 1 Female or male 12 Spayed female or Neutered male 9 3 Kennol License 25 In accordance with By law 74 45 and Its amendments ovary owner of a dog on or the day of February of each year or within 7 days of becoming the owner of a dog after the 1 day of February shall register each dog with the collector and apply to him for a license and tag for each dog Every person who falls to comply with Section 2 or Sect on of this By law Is guilty of an offense and upon conviction Is I able to a fine of not more than Fifty 50 dollars exclusive of coats and such fine shall be recoverable under the provisions of the Provincial Offenses Act USHER DEPUTY TREASURER TOWN OF HALTON HILLS Raspberry or Strawberry Jam 149 45 Pancake Mixes I 149 Aunt Jemima Table Syrup or Cream Style Com Corned Beef Loaf 139 Raked CNJten 149 Mackerel Fillets 49 139 Instant Hot Chocolate 179 Serviettes 129 Glad Wrap a 59 Hamburg or Wiener Buns 69 MOTHER PARKERS Instant Coffee 469 NESTLES ASSORTED FLAVORS Mini Puddings Dads Oatmeal Cookies 99 59 GIANT FANCY Summer Sweet or Giant Size Peas Revton Flex Bonus Packs Toothpaste Orange Juice Soil Margarine a 109 ft 179 x 159 159 2ss59 -a- Soup Mix I FEBRUARY IS FROZEN FOOD MONTH Whole Kernel Com Fillets In Sauce s Crispy Crust Pizzas 99 199 39 Head Lettuce PRODUCT OF U ejijjjaejjl CANADA NO 1 GRADE ailVBV Celery Stalks PRODUCT OF Sunkist Navel Oranges 19 MUX Red Delicious Apples Of OUT AM WOK f J Mini Carrots R A m fyy AA Green Onions Bean on mo n AQ Cole Slaw Fried TO cut f Sprouts People Come First at HALTON HILLS IGA 7 Guelph Street Georgetown