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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1987-07-15, Page 15Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesda Jul 15 1987—Pa e"15 Connie Harris, Treasurer of the Lucknow Scouting Association, presents cheques to Chris Colwell, left, and Johnathan Nelson. The two will be leaving December 16 for aproximately one month in Australia where they'll attend the World Scouting Jamboree. In order to qualify, certain standards had to be met and both young men were ecstatic when they were informed of their acceptance. This summer is one of work for both as they try to raise money towards their expenses. Johnathan is working full-time in Sauble Beach and Chris is turning his hand to any kind of work he can find. Two Lucknow Scouts off to the land down under in December SPECIAL The Lucknow Scouting Association has completed another year of aiding in the mental, physical and spiritual develop- ment of boys from the Lucknow area. Through different programs, leaders for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts !Ave challeng- ed, entertained and instructed our sons and we parents owe them a debt of gratitude. This year is a special one for the Scout movement. Scouting Associations from all over the world areholding a giant Jam- boree in Australia. The big event takes place in December of this year with two Lucknow boys taking part. It will cost Jonathan Nelson and Chris Colwell ap- proximately $3,700 each to make the trip. Thanks to the outstanding support from hte community and its service clubs, the boys have been able to raise the money and are very excited about making the trip 'down under'. Apart from the Group Committee's assistance, the boys received help from the Kinsmen, the Royal Canadian Legion, the Lucknow Womens Institute, the Order of the Eastern Star, the Lions Club, the Horticultural Society and the Agricultural Society. To these people the Lucknow Scouting Association is most grateful. Next year Evans Helm takes on the job of chairing the Group Committee with Con- nie Harris staying on as Treasurer and Susan Moffat remaining as Secretary. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Francisco and their twin sons of Toronto were here to spend the boys third birthdays with their grand- parents Mr. and Mrs. Bill Burt. They also went to Hanover where they visited with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Burt. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. David Preiss on the birth of their baby girl recently. Mr. George Burt and his son Mathew of Toronto came up for the weekend and took his mother, Mrs. Bill Burt back with them for a little holiday. A number of relatives from here were guests at the Pritchard -Irwin wedding held at St. Peters Church in Lucknow on Saturday. A lovely reception followed in the evening. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Percy entertained friends to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Haldenby recently. Mr. and Mrs. Tom MacDonald held their family reunion Sunday last at the Purple Grove Community Centre. It was, as always, a happy time of fun, food and fellowship. At the Kinloss Community Centre on Sunday, the descendants of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Bushell met for their annual family days. It was a sunny, hot and humid day but fortunately there was a nice breeze under the shade trees and all had a great time together. For some of the 'wee ones' it was a chance to have their first family picnic. Mrs. Marretta Hodgins and Mrs. Irene Hodgins were luncheon guests with Edna and May Boyle on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Tom McDonald visited with Mrs. Mary Stewart at Millerton. Mrs. Janine Christensen returned home to Milton on Monday after a holiday with her grandparents Pastor and Mrs. Christensen. Mrs. Lenore Sutherland of Leaside visited with Mrs. Agnes Hodgins and other relatives here last week. Mr. Roy McKenzie of Oshawa, Mr. and Mrs. Morley Bushell of Wingham and Miss Margaret Bushell of Goderich visited here with Mrs. John Barr. Recenity, Bill and Marion MacPherson of I-Iolyrood visited with Mr. and Mrs. Raynard Ackert of Port Elgin and also with Bill's brother Jim of Tara. V v v ANEW APPROACH TO ADOPTION DISCLOSURE IN ONTARIO v NOT ALL ADOPTED CHILDREN GROW UP WANTING TO KNOW ABOUT THEIR BIRTH PARENTS. BUT FOR THOSE WHO D0, THE PROCESS HAS OFTEN BEEN FRUS- TRATING AND INCONCLUSIVE. THE SAME IS TRUE FOR PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, BROTHERS OR SISTERS SEARCHING FOR A CHILD PLACED FOR ADOPTION YEARS AGO. ON JULY 6, 1987, AMENDMENTS TO ADOPTION LEGISLATION CHANGED THE CONDITIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING ADOPTION INFORMATION IN ONTARIO. NON -IDENTIFYING INFORMATION, IF AVAILABLE, SUCH AS THE BIRTH FAMILY'S BACKGROUND AND MEDICAL HISTORY, WILL BE RE- LEASED ON REQUEST TO ADULT ADOPTED PERSONS (THOSE 18 OR OLDER); AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE ADOPTIVE FAMILY'S BACK- GROUND WILL BE GIVEN TO ADULT BIRTH RELATIVES, UPON REQUEST. INFORMATION THAT REVEALS THE IDENTITY OF AN ADULT ADOP- TEE OR A BIRTH RELATIVE WILL BE SHARED ONLY IF BOTH PARTIES HAVE VOLUNTARILY ENTERED THEIR NAMES WITH THE ADOPTION DISCLOSURE REGISTER AND CONSENTED TO DISCLOSURE. THE CONSENT OF ADOPTIVE PARENTS IS NO LONGER REQUIRED. IF BIRTH RELATIVES HAVE NOT REGISTERED, AN ADULT ADOPTEE CAN REQUEST A SEARCH. HOWEVER, CONFIDENTIALITY IS PRO- TECTED THROUGHOUT. IF LOCATED, BIRTH RELATIVES CAN SIMPLY. DECIDE NOT TO HAVE THEIR IDENTITIES MADE KNOWN. THE ISSUES AND EMOTIONS SURROUNDING ADOPTION INFOR- MATION ARE COMPLEX, SO PROFESSIONAL ADVICE IS PROVIDED AT EVERY STAGE. THE PROCESS WILL ALSO TAKE TIME, SINCE A LARGE NUMBER OF REQUESTS ALREADY EXIST. ALL THE NEW PROCEDURES AND SERVICES ARE OUTLINED IN A FREE PAMPHLET, AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND IN FRENCH. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY OR WRITE THE ADOPTION INFORMATION UNIT, 700 BAY STREET, 2ND FLOOR, TORONTO M7A 1 E9. IN TORONTO, CALL 963-0709. ELSEWHERE IN ONTARIO CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-387-5477. Ministry of Community and Social Services Ontario John Sweeney, Minister David Peterson, Premier 4.