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at kelso for week of camp fun rain dampens kelso but program goes on the acton free press wednesday august 21 1968 f for most outdoor activities rain is often considered a culprit and feared by the organizer of the event but when the rauj came don trr backets filling drainage rfutche at kelso conservation area monday the site of the first ontario boy scout jambohx it hardly bothered any or he boys or the hundreds- of leaders and staff members some of the swimming and the archery were the only events cancelled staff members gave consideration to cancelling the obstaclvcourse as well but the boys decided on the contrary one boy said an obstacle race is riot an obstacle race if it isnt wet and muddy an entire troop completed the course in the rain then walked through try heavy rainfall to wash some of the mud a when they were clean they decided- to try the ivenlagaln while transportation by foot pr car became hampered a little by ihe heavy rain and a wrong step could make for a muddy anrj uncomfortable situation no real inconvvnierice- wis experienced excellent- drainage systems saved- them- from a flood but- some camps wondered how much more rairi it would take before the rains overflowed ihe ditches for the less adventurous hoys youth and hi music became u popular shelter thousands of scouts and visitor fined the natural amphl- thoatro at kolso consoryalion aroa sunday afternoon for the improsslvo official opening of iho first ontario boy scout jam- ttoroe the burlington band played the guard of honor in formal lines at ihe plalform stairs and dignitaries spoke- to open ihe weeklong program staff pholq acton venturer at jamboree jlfei began camping at age two actons only scout attending the first ontario jamboree at kelso conservation area near milton this week is 15yearold john vundcr kooy and hes having u ball like the rest of ihe tented citys 2254 residents one of five venturers in actons scouting organization john has been keenly interested in scouting since he wus a small child horn in holland where his father jake vanderkooy was a scoutmaster for ib years john went with his in toronto johns also working toward his achievement award which will add another badge to his growing collection as a pride his mother was once a guide leader although none of his four brothers or sisters at 65 main stn has caught the scouting bug to dale when ihe family came to canada john was 7 and not long after arriving in aclon he joined wolf cubs later moving up into scouting and more recently becoming a venturer at the jamboree johns bunking down in a tenl with ihe georgetown district and north peel scouts where he eats sleeps cooks cleans up swaps badges and enjoys each funfilled day his subcamp companions all live in georgetown glen williams dulton bramalea and brampton but neighbors at the camp represent scouting districts across ontario several united states and four foreign countries so there is plenty of opportunity for a boy like john to meet new friends one highlight of his week was a trip tuesday to see ihe lakeview generating station and tour the cne in toronto johns also working toward his achievement award which will add another badge to his growing collection as a reward for joining in as many camp activities and sports programs as possible venturers noose commencing in september a higher level of scouting will begin this is ihe first time it has been introduced in acton and will provide fun and adventure all boys between the ages of fourteen to eighteen who are interested in entering this new experience registration will begin on thursday september 10 at 700 pm also on lite venturers agenda many interesting projects will be undertaken so therefore lo build something we need the tools we are not looking for new tools we will accept old tools that are still in working condition if you have any old tools lawn mower chassis and motor and you want to set rid of them phone 8530857 and we will pick them up you too mioht il lieutenantgovernor some day i never thought i would be lleutenantoovernor ross macdonald gripped the attention of 7300 scouts when he official ly opened the first ontario jamboree sunday afternoon at kelso conservation aroa a guard of honor at the platform steps included the color parly of tho burlington band staff photo jamboree is officially opened by lrgov w ross macdonald the hectic action of sports and activities at the ontario scout jamboree tempered for a while sunday afternoon as the hon w ross macdonald lieutenantgovernor of ontario officially opened the weeklong gettogether the lieutenantgovernor who is also patron of scouting in the province of ontario was brought onto the stage with his aidedecamp to the martial muiic of ihe burlington marching band major steven foxrivett the aidedecamp is also a scout venturer advisor mr macdonald recalled he was bom before the boy scout movement was introduced to canada but he served as a scooter in brant ford and looks back fondly on his active involvement in ihe organization after welcoming the scouts from all over the world to the jamboree he praised their leaders for the job they are doing and the organizers of the jamboree for its success since most of the scouts at the site will become car drivers shortly the dignitary expressed hopes they will lake to the highways in a safe manner he noted their presence will put an additional 2000 cars into the western worlds already crowded traffic lanes following his address the lieutenantgovernor was given a tour of the subcamps and llalton county museum and a chance to meet with officials of the jamboree and some of the scouts themselves over tea announcing the opening of the office of a t mclaren ontario land surveyor rr 2 freelton ontario telephone 6896900 summer clearance sale now in mtogress at hintons 5c to 1 store tuneup time is now drive a safe car i jj chick now with ammco front end alignment d0nt take chances grants motors 252 queen st acton 8532930 whats cooking john vanderkooy takes his turn as troop chef during iho weeklong jamboree staff photo wl want cakh shouted tho boisterous crowd at the jamboree variety show sat urday actons dancing teach er was a big hit f headquarters large selectlen el evergreens shrubs perennials roses potted ready to plant cut flowers and potted plants always available chech yeur ivarflrsens shrub and yreel far insect dajneav everything for your garden caroline flower cordon shop two mllts wist of acton south side of hwv you can clean up this bunch for pennies a day with an electric water heater bath the wids do the laundry wash the dishes have a shower with a cascade 40 electric water heater therell be lots and lots of hot water for all your needs and for only pennies a day your blggtst bargiln in hot wttar ask your hydro