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Home My WebLink AboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1983-01-26, Page 16community news esty International launches drive On Friday, December 10, seven Nobel Peace Prize winners including Andrei Sakharov (U.S.S.R. 1975/ helped Launch a worldwide Signature Drive by Amensty International for the release of people imprisoned only for their ideas or origins. Launched on International Human Rights Day, petitions will be circulated throughout most of 1983, before they are presented to all heads of state and to the president of the United Nations General Assembly. Locally, copies of the peti- tion, ready for your signa- ture, are mailable in the local Public Library and in the local churches. Nearly half the countries, who are members of the Un- ited Nations, are believed to be holding prisoners of cons- cience. Many are held in remote locations. Some have "disappear" in seaet de- tention. All, however, are detained Soley for their polit- ical or religious beliefs or ,for their colour, national or eth- nic oriigin. None have used or advocated violence. In late 1 ',,z1„ Nobel laur- eate Andrei Sakharov wrote to Amnesty International proposing a United Nations resolution calling for a gener- al amnesty for prisoners of conscience. Such an amnesty would be an apolitical, hum- anitarian step of, historic significance, promoting re- spect for human tights every- where and thereby progress, international security and confidence, and the cause of peace. Amnesty International's role is to mobilia .public opinion and to mmend steps that govern nts can take to promote an protect human rights. The Am for all Pris- oners of Conscience is fore- seen in the appeal as "an unparall*d act in the build- ing of international confid- ence and the promotiOn of fundaments! s". The appeal is issued "in the belief that there is an indis- soluble link between peace and human rights. When human rights are violated, there are threats to peace. People everywhere need to be continually re- minded that violations of human rights, whether arbit- rary arrest and detention., unjust imprisonment, tor- ture, or political assassina- tion, are threats to world peace. Where these are tol- erated, a pattern of violence and repression and a lack of concern for human welfare sets in. The place to stop it is at the level of the individual. Therefore, the protection of the rights of individuals to think freely, to express them- selves freely, to associate freely with others and to disseminate their thoughts is essential to the preservation' of.wothil per. From an Eastern European country, a father whose son is a prisoner of conscience wrote to Amnesty Intatiional: 1 experienced the blessing of your appeal for you have raised your voice in defence of my son... Amnesty Inter- national is a light in our time, particularly for those on whose eyes darkness has fallen, when the prison doors close behind them. By your selfless work this light shines on the ever widening circle of those who need it." The local Amnesty Inter- national group welcomes new members at any time, but particularly in the nem month, before we renew our membership for another year. If you are interested, get in touch with your group Contact Person, Laura Lee Cayley, or any other mem- ber. Jamboree eaTcutive hears reports The Jamboree '83 execu- tive met January 17 with representatives from various local groups and the Jam- boree committees. Charles Davies, represent- ing the Back to School committee, was given per- mission to proceed with sou- venir family portraits. These portraits will cost 55.00 and any profit will go to a school bus trip. The Lucknow Sentinel will publish a Jamboree special edition the week of the Jamboree. The . Sentinel's publishers, editor and adver- tising met with the executive to discuss the edition. The Cubs, under the lead- ership of Marianna Porter, offered to be a clean-up gang. The Jamboree '83 executive were pleased to have such co-operation from local groups. Ann Pritchard presented views about a sing -a -long to be held on the Sunday even- ing in or near the arena, while the concert by the Leahy Family is on at the Community Centre. The property committee, with convener Stuart Reavie, will have tables, chairs, stages, bleachers and con- venieces ready for the Jam- boree '83 weekend. Parking lots on the town perimeter are being considered with transportation to the village centre. Lorne Cook met with Joe Dinsmore from Molsons to finalize arrangements for the Beer Garden. The entertainment, organ- ized by Joan Black, was discussed. She has booked Whisky Jack, the Barn Dance Gang and Allan Miller's or- chestra. She is looking for sponsors for the Queen Con- test. Don Bell reported that the Agricultural Society has fin- alized the program on the Thursday night, the Beard Contest, the Queen Contest and a Family Dance. Clete Dalton will look after a Tug-of-war. Pat Dymer is planning a Fashion Show, Brides of Yesteryear, in the United Church and also a Tea Party at Pinecrest. George Whitby is contact- ing a company in Owen Sound to supply Fireworks for the Sunday evening. The Firemen's Rescue Van will be available for the Jam- boree '83 weekend. Eldon Bradley reviewed the , Legion's plans for the Drumhead Service on Sun- day afternoon. They will assist with seating for senior citizens. The historical book is on schedule with the first part away to the printers, The book will be ready for June, 1983. The next meeting will be on March 7, 1983 when again the executive will meet with various community represen- tatives at staggered times. I COOP Your CO-OP Annual Meeting You're invited. Everyone is welcome to attend a CO-OP Annual Meeting. However, as a mem- ber and owner of your Co-operative, the Annual Meeting is an opportunity to express your ideas and opinions con- cerning the CO-OP...what goods and services should be offered -- and so on! Your Board of Directors and CO -Op Management welcome your suggestions and comments — they want to know your likes and dislikes — so they can formulate policies, make decisions, utilize resources and carry out programs for the maximum benefit of all members. So, make it a date. Plan to participate in the next CO-OP Annual Meeting. You're welcome...you're invited -- and you're needed! In' today's economy, the co-operative way of doing business is more relevant than ever. Over 75,000 members believe working together works! LUCKNOW DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE Annual Meeting and Banquet Friday, February 4th Lucknow Community Centre Banquet at 7:00 p.m. Business Meeting at 8:00 p.m. Dance Following Meeting Banquet tickets available from Directors or at the co-op story Guest Speakers Mr. A. 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